Posts Tagged ‘Classical Performance and Composition’


LAGQ Featured in Oregon Arts Watch

April 24, 2013

The Los Angeles Guitar Quartet, consisting of Thornton alumni John Dearman, Matthew Greif, William Kanengiser, and Scott Tennant, was featured on Oregon Arts Watch for their performance with the Oregon Symphony. Read the article.


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Carl St.Clair

April 3, 2013

Carl St.Clair is internationally recognized for his distinguished career as a professional conductor and master teacher. He has had a continuing relationship with the USC Thornton School of Music for over 25 years as conductor of the USC Thornton orchestras and a faculty lecturer in conducting. In 2012, he took on an expanded role as… Continue reading Carl St.Clair


Christopher Bartz Highlighted by the Sierra Madre Weekly

April 1, 2013

Doctoral student Christopher Bartz was highlighted in a Sierra Madre Weekly article on his upcoming performance in the Burbank Philharmonic’s “Mostly Mozart” concert. Read teh article.


Grace Xia Zhao Profiled by the Daily Bulletin

March 30, 2013

Alumna Grace Xia Zhao was profiled by the Daily Bulletin on what led her to become an award-winning master concert pianist. Read the article.


Judith Farmer Interviewed by The Double Reed

March 27, 2013

The Double Reed recently interviewed bassoon faculty Judith Farmer, along with composer Gernot Wolfgang, on their relationship as collaborators. Read the article.


Steven Vanhauwaert Profiled by Easy Reader News

March 25, 2013

Easy Reader News featured Thornton alumnus Steven Vanhauwaert in a profile, highlighting the pianist’s influences. Read the article.


Midori Goto Featured in Patch.com Story

March 20, 2013

USC Distinguished Professor Midori Goto was featured in a Patch.com story on her visit and advice to members of the Andover High School orchestra. Read the article.


Norman Krieger Performance Covered by Radio Formula

March 16, 2013

Piano faculty Norman Krieger performed Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 at a concert in Jalisco. Read the article.


Angela Meade Highlighted in The Huffington Post Review

March 11, 2013

Vocal arts and opera alumna Angela Meade was featured in The Huffington Post’s review of her performance at the Washington National Opera. Read the article.


Julie Makerov Highlighted in a Los Angeles Times Review

March 10, 2013

Opera and vocal arts alumna Julie Makerov was highlighted in a Los Angeles Times review of the Los Angeles Opera’s production of The Flying Dutchman. Read the article.