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USC Thornton Opera
USC Thornton Opera provides career development opportunities for singers, coach/pianists, conductors and directors. The opera workshop is a repertory experience involving preparation and performance of operatic works and excerpts for performance both on and off the USC campus.
Frank Ticheli Premieres “The Shore”
“The Shore, Symphony No. 3,” a chorus and orchestra piece, was premiered by composition faculty Frank Ticheli and poet David St. John on June 1, at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Together the pair teaches “Writer & Composer,” a course allowing collaboration between graduate-level poets and composers. “The Shore” was the centerpiece of Pacific… Continue reading Frank Ticheli Premieres “The Shore”
Yehuda Gilad
Lauded by The New York Times for his “strong imaginative programming,” Yehuda Gilad takes an innovative approach to music-making, which has earned him a reputation as one of today’s most dynamic and charismatic artists. A conductor, instrumentalist, and teacher, he strives for “total musicianship,” and as a result, he has won the acclaim of both… Continue reading Yehuda Gilad
Larry Livingston Appears on The Moment
Chair of USC Thornton’s instrumental conducting program Larry Livingston appeared on the season finale of The Moment, a USA Network reality series hosted by former NFL quarterback Kurt Warner in which people are given the opportunity to realize their dreams and rewrite their life stories. In the episode, Livingston worked with aspiring conductor Phil Theodorou… Continue reading Larry Livingston Appears on The Moment
Kevin Fitz-Gerald Reviewed by the Daily News
Piano faculty Kevin Fitz-Gerald’s performance at the Peninsula Symphony concert was considered the “high point” in the Daily News‘ review of the concert. Read the article.
LAGQ Featured in Oregon Arts Watch
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.
Carl St.Clair
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
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
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.