Jules Pegram wins ASCAP/CBDNA Fennell Prize
Earlier this year, Jules Pegram ‘13 received the ninth bi-annual American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) and College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA) Frederick Fennell Prize award for his piece “Concerto for Alto Saxophone & Wind Ensemble.” The competition, named for Frederick Fennell, ASCAP member and past President of CBDNA, was established to… Continue reading Jules Pegram wins ASCAP/CBDNA Fennell Prize
Annie Bosler publishes college prep book for musicians
USC Thornton alumna Annie Bosler (MM ’05, DMA ’08) recently published a guidebook on the application process for music schools and conservatories. Entitled College Prep for Musicians: A Comprehensive Guide for Students, Parents, Teachers, and Counselors, Bosler and her co-authors – Kathleen Tesar, associate dean for enrollment management at Juilliard, and psychologist Don Greene –… Continue reading Annie Bosler publishes college prep book for musicians
Daniel Pollack returns to Moscow as arts ambassador
Daniel Pollack’s recent trip to Russia in December 2018 marked the beginning of his sixth decade performing in the country. In 1958, the USC Thornton faculty member earned acclaim for his performance of Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 at a competition alongside American star-to-be Van Cliburn. Sixty years and 18 Russian tours later, Pollack is… Continue reading Daniel Pollack returns to Moscow as arts ambassador
Kate Crellin to present research at ACDA Conference
Kate Crellin, a senior in the Choral & Sacred Music program, will present her research project “Transgender Students in the Choral Classroom: Creating Safe & Accepting Environment” at the 2019 National American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) Conference that begins on Feb. 27 in Kansas City, Mo. For this project, she interviewed transgender singers to learn… Continue reading Kate Crellin to present research at ACDA Conference
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Erick Jovel wins position with Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra
Trumpeter Erick Jovel, a USC Thorton DMA student, was appointed to the second trumpet position with Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra on November 20. LACO describes Jovel as a “musician whose versatility ranges from orchestral to jazz and other commercial music.” A native of Los Angeles, Jovel has numerous years experience performing with a variety of… Continue reading Erick Jovel wins position with Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra
Alex Biniaz-Harris and Ambrose Soehn to perform in Cambodia
USC Thornton alum Alex Biniaz-Harris ’15 and Ambrose Soehn, who graduated in 2015 with a neuroscience degree at the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences while minoring at USC Thornton, ran a successful crowdfunding campaign to perform in two Cambodian cities – Phnom Penh and Siem Reap – early next year. The duo… Continue reading Alex Biniaz-Harris and Ambrose Soehn to perform in Cambodia