Roger Myers elected a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts in London
Thornton alum Roger Myers (BM ’90, MM ’92), a professor of viola at the University of Texas at Austin, was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts in London in November of 2014. The Royal Society of arts describes itself as a worldwide community of achievers from a wide array of backgrounds and… Continue reading Roger Myers elected a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts in London
USC Thornton celebrates final Charles Dickens Dinner
Friends and fans of the USC Thornton School of Music celebrated the holiday season as they have for more than a quarter of a century – at the Charles Dickens Dinner. The Dec. 12 event, titled “Remembering Dickens Past,” raised money for scholarships. Three talented student musicians – Annelle Kazumi Gregory, Tina Huynh and Max… Continue reading USC Thornton celebrates final Charles Dickens Dinner
Alumna Angela Meade featured on cover of Opera News
Vocal Arts alumna Angela Meade (MM ’04) was featured on the cover of Opera News magazine, published by the Metropolitan Opera Guild. The former student of Vocal Arts professor Gary Glaze and November cover star was featured in the 13th annual diva issue as a young, powerful, and undeniably talented soprano. Her voice was described… Continue reading Alumna Angela Meade featured on cover of Opera News
Jeffrey Kahane interviewed in the Los Angeles Times about new faculty appointment at Thornton
The Los Angeles Times interviewed the acclaimed pianist and music director of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra about his new appointment as faculty in Thornton’s Keyboard Studies department beginning in fall 2015. He steps down from his LACO post in 2017. “I love the orchestra and things are going very well, but it’s been 18… Continue reading Jeffrey Kahane interviewed in the Los Angeles Times about new faculty appointment at Thornton
The Los Angeles Times commends Grant Gershon and Morten Lauridsen in review of Music Center gala
The Los Angeles Times mentioned Thornton alum Grant Gershon (BM ’85), artistic director of the Los Angeles Master Chorale and resident Conductor of LA Opera, and USC Distinguished Professor Morten Lauridsen in a review of the Music Center’s 50th Anniversary Spectacular at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on Dec. 6. The Times mentioned one bright spot… Continue reading The Los Angeles Times commends Grant Gershon and Morten Lauridsen in review of Music Center gala
Composition alum David Werfelmann named assistant professor of music at Webster University
David Werfelmann (DMA ’14, Composition) has been appointed assistant professor of music at Webster University, where he will teach music theory and composition in addition to leading the BA in Music program beginning in August, 2015. Werfelmann is an award-winning composer whose work has been performed by the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, the IU Jacobs School… Continue reading Composition alum David Werfelmann named assistant professor of music at Webster University
Karen Dreyfus and Glenn Dicterow perform at homeless shelter with Music Kitchen, Los Angeles
Violinist Kelly Hall-Thompkins launched the grand opening of the Music Kitchen, Los Angeles on Dec. 4 with a performance featuring USC Thornton faculty Karen Dreyfus and Glenn Dicterow. The concert at the Good Shepherd Center near Skid Row in downtown Los Angeles was the 73rd concert in the series, but the first in Los Angeles.… Continue reading Karen Dreyfus and Glenn Dicterow perform at homeless shelter with Music Kitchen, Los Angeles
Choral artists stage flashmob holiday performance
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Organ Studies faculty Cherry Rhodes and alum Christoph Bull reviewed in the Los Angeles Times
Organ Studies faculty Cherry Rhodes and alum Christoph Bull (MM ’93, organ performance) joined an elite group of organists for a birthday celebration of the Walt Disney Concert Hall’s organ, Hurricane Mama, with a concert on Nov. 23. The program, which featured nine performers, was reviewed by music critic Mark Swed in the Los Angeles… Continue reading Organ Studies faculty Cherry Rhodes and alum Christoph Bull reviewed in the Los Angeles Times
Ken Cazan interviewed in Crescent Valley Weekly on Hans Werner Henze’s “The English Cat”
Ken Cazan, chair of the Vocal Arts program and resident stage director of USC Thornton Opera, was interviewed in the Crescent Valley Weekly about the West Coast premiere of The English Cat, the 1983 opera written by famed 20th-century composer Hans Werner Henze featuring a libretto by controversial British playwright, Edward Bond. “Opera was not… Continue reading Ken Cazan interviewed in Crescent Valley Weekly on Hans Werner Henze’s “The English Cat”