Composition students shine with prizes and premieres
In recent weeks, USC Thornton students – from undergraduate to doctoral – have found success with composition awards and premieres. Thomas Kotcheff (MM ’12, composition), currently a doctoral candidate, received a BMI Student Composer Award on May 18 in New York City for his octet, entitled that in shadow or moonlight rises. In addition to… Continue reading Composition students shine with prizes and premieres
James Babor interviewed in Final Note Magazine
Los Angeles Philharmonic percussionist James Babor, who is on the faculty of USC Thornton, was interviewed for Final Note Magazine, an online publication exploring classical music. In the interview, Babor spoke about his work performing with large ensembles, such as the Cleveland Orchestra, the Toronto Symphony, the Seattle Symphony and the New World Symphony, as… Continue reading James Babor interviewed in Final Note Magazine
Composer Ted Hearne premieres new work with LA Chamber Orchestra
Composer Ted Hearne, who joined the USC Thornton Composition faculty in 2014, premiered a new work with the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra on May 17, closing the ensemble’s 2014-2015 season. Hearne’s piece, “respirator,” evoked his struggles with childhood asthma through percussive and experimental sounds created by the orchestra. In a review of “respirator” for the… Continue reading Composer Ted Hearne premieres new work with LA Chamber Orchestra
Piano student Esther Lee presents Chicago recital
USC Thornton student Esther Lee (GCRT ’15, keyboard studies) recently presented a solo recital hosted by the International Music Foundation of Chicago as part of their Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts series. The May 13 event took place at the Chicago Cultural Center and featured works by Haydn, Chopin and Ravel. Lee is a student… Continue reading Piano student Esther Lee presents Chicago recital
Violinist Francisco Garcia Fullana relishes two priceless instruments
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Masters student Yoona Jeong to participate in conducting masterclass
USC Thornton Choral Music masters candidate Yoona Jeong was selected to participate in the 2015 Princeton Festival Conducting Masterclass in New Jersey this June. The eight-day masterclass, led by Dr. Jan Harrington, will focus on rehearsal technique and participants will lead daily rehearsals with chamber and choral ensembles.
Alumnus Dominic Gregorio recognized with teaching award
USC Thornton Choral Music alumnus Dominic Gregorio (DMA ’12), currently an Assistant Professor with the University of Regina Music Department, has received the university’s New Faculty Teaching Award of Recognition, which acknowledges “significant teaching excellence, growth, and development for new faculty members.” While at USC, he served as conductor with the USC Thornton Opera, USC… Continue reading Alumnus Dominic Gregorio recognized with teaching award
Alum T.J. Harper receives Providence College teaching award
USC Thornton alumnus T.J Harper (DMA ’08, choral music), currently Director of Choral Activities/Music Education at Providence College in Rhode Island, received the 2014-2015 Joseph R. Accinno Teaching Award, which is presented annually “to the faculty member who best exhibits excellence in teaching, passion and enthusiasm for learning, and genuine concern for students’ academic and… Continue reading Alum T.J. Harper receives Providence College teaching award
Daniel Gee to take teaching position at Westmont College
USC Thornton Choral Music student Daniel Gee (MM ’15) will take a teaching position at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, his undergraduate alma mater, as a sabbatical replacement in Theory and Composition for the 2015-16 academic year. Gee is presently co-conductor of the USC Thornton University Chorus, which presented his English folksong arrangement, “The Ploughman,”… Continue reading Daniel Gee to take teaching position at Westmont College
DMA student Jenny Wong to conduct with Helmuth Rilling in Hong Kong
USC Thornton Choral Music DMA student Jenny Ching Yee Wong recently served as a conductor at the Norfolk Choral Workshop with Simon Carrington and at the Baltimore Chamber Orchestra Institute at Peabody Conservatory. This summer, Wong will both sing and conduct with the Hong Kong Sinfonietta and Helmuth Rilling.