USC Thornton Choral Music DMA-Candidate wins Sweepstakes Award
Michelle Jensen, USC Thornton DMA-Candidate in Choral Music, and her Azusa Pacific Chamber Singers won the Sweepstakes Award at the Internationaler Chorwettbewerb Spittal an der Dau choral competition in Austria. Congratulations to Michelle and her APU Chamber Singers.
“Sure On This Shining Night”
“Cantate Domino”
“Now Sleeps the Crimson Petal”
Sharon Lavery
Praised for her passionate and insightful interpretations, Sharon Lavery is known for connecting with audiences of all ages and backgrounds. Since 2007 she has been music director of the Downey Symphony Orchestra, an ensemble hailed as one of the best metropolitan orchestras in Southern California. Ms. Lavery has appeared as guest conductor with numerous orchestras, including the… Continue reading Sharon Lavery
Jim Walker, USC Thornton flute faculty interviewed by NPR
NPR interviewed Jim Walker, USC Thornton flute faculty and former principal flutist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Walker was recently interviewed by Robin Young of “Here and Now” from WBUR about the piccolo part in “The Stars and Stripes Forever”.
Pianist Grace Xia Zhao Featured in Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
USC Thornton alumna Grace Xia Zhao, who moved to the U.S. from China to attend Thornton, serves as the University of La Verne’s pianist-in-residence, director of keyboard studies, and piano professor. learn more
World Premiere of The Shore
The Pacific Chorale and Pacific Symphony present the world premiere of The Shore, the new work by Frank Ticheli and David St. John, at “The Moon, the Sea & the Stars” on June 1, 2013 at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa. (Pictured: David St. John, conductor John Alexander, Frank Ticheli).
Gina Luciani Named Featured Artist By Miyazawa Flutes
Thornton alumna Gina Luciani was interviewed recently as a featured artist with Miyazawa Flutes. An active freelance musician, Luciani has performed with a diverse array or artists, from the Golden State Pops to famed hip hop icons the Wu Tang Clan. learn more
New Music From Andrew Norman
Music in Circles III, a new piece by Thornton alum Andrew Norman, was reviewed in the Los Angeles Times. The composer-in-residence for the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, Norman’s composition was performed by LACO as part of the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s Brooklyn Festival. learn more