Tracy Carr (DMA, ’94) named Professor of Double Reeds at Eastern New Mexico University
Tracy Carr (DMA, ’94) was recently promoted to Professor of Double Reeds (Oboe) at Eastern New Mexico University. She also serves as Professor of Music History at ENMU. Tracy is a founding member of Trio Encantada and is active as a soloist, chamber musician, orchestral musician, clinician, and adjudicator.
Morgan Middleton to perform at Congressional Black Caucus Foundation events
Morgan Middleton (BM, ’15) will perform at the Celebration of Leadership in the Fine Arts, hosted by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) at the Newseum in Washington, D.C. The CBCF advances the global Black community through premier research and educational advancement. Middleton, who currently studies under USC Thornton Vocal Arts faculty Cynthia Munzer, was also awarded the… Continue reading Morgan Middleton to perform at Congressional Black Caucus Foundation events
Apollo Men’s Chorus performs “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening,” conducted by Jason Saunders (MM, ’14)
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Benjamin Adler wins National Repertory Orchestra’s general concerto competition
Benjamin Adler (MM ’14) was one of three winners in the National Repertory Orchestra’s general concerto competition. Adler, who studies with USC Thornton faculty Yehuda Gilad, performed the first movement of Carl Maria von Weber’s Clarinet Concerto, No. 1 in F minor. Adler is currently a freelance performer and private teacher in Los Angeles and holds the position of… Continue reading Benjamin Adler wins National Repertory Orchestra’s general concerto competition
USC Chamber Singers perform “Pure Imagination” arr. Matthew D. Nielsen (DMA ’16)
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Annelle Gregory records album with USC Thornton DMA candidate Alexander Sinchuk
Current USC Thornton Strings student Annelle Gregory (BM, ’17) recently released an album of violin and piano works featuring USC Thornton DMA student, Alexander Sinchuk. The album, Annelle K. Gregory & Alexander Sinchuk: Grieg, Mozart, Szymanowski, includes Sonata for Violin and Piano in G major by Mozart, Sonata No. 3 for Violin and Piano by Grieg, and Nocturne and… Continue reading Annelle Gregory records album with USC Thornton DMA candidate Alexander Sinchuk
John Russell (DMA,’ 13) named artistic director of San Diego Master Chorale
John Russell (DMA,’ 13) was named artistic director of the San Diego Master Chorale. Russell previously worked as Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities at California State University, San Bernardino. While at CSUSB, he taught applied voice, as well as courses in choral conducting, choral literature and music education. Russell is also… Continue reading John Russell (DMA,’ 13) named artistic director of San Diego Master Chorale
DMA student Yoshika Masuda wins first prize at All-Japan VIVA HALL Cello Competition
Current USC Thornton doctoral student Yoshika Masuda was awarded first prize at the 11th All-Japan VIVA HALL Cello Competition in July 2014. Masuda, who studies cello under USC Thornton Strings faculty Ralph Kirshbaum, was awarded 1,000,000 Yen ($10,000 USD) and a certificate of commendation for his achievement. Additionally, Masuda will perform several high-profile concerts in Japan in… Continue reading DMA student Yoshika Masuda wins first prize at All-Japan VIVA HALL Cello Competition
William Cravy (BM, ’14) named National Arts Centre Orchestra apprentice at the Institute for Orchestral Studies
Recent USC Thornton alumnus William Cravy (BM, ’14) was selected as a performing apprentice for the Canadian National Arts Centre Orchestra (NAC) as part of the orchestra’s Institute for Orchestral Studies. Cravy, a double bassist who studied with Strings faculty David Allen Moore and was a three-time Provost’s Undergraduate Research Fellow at USC, is one of five apprentices for… Continue reading William Cravy (BM, ’14) named National Arts Centre Orchestra apprentice at the Institute for Orchestral Studies
USC Thornton University Chorus performs “A Miner’s Life,” arr. Seth Houston (DMA, ’14)
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