Cardinal Winds sextet to perform in annual Clyde Montgomery Concert in Pasadena
The Cardinal Winds woodwind sextet will perform in the Clyde Montgomery Concert at Shumei Hall in Pasadena on March 29. The ensemble, which formed at USC Thornton in 2014, features Catherine Baker, flute (GCRT), Zachary Pulse, oboe (GCRT), Kelsi Doolittle, clarinet (MM), Alex Garcia, bassoon (MM ’13), Carrie Rexroat, horn (MM) and Hedy Lee, piano… Continue reading Cardinal Winds sextet to perform in annual Clyde Montgomery Concert in Pasadena
Composer Zhou Tian receives second Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra commission
The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra recently commissioned a new work by USC Thornton alum Zhou Tian (DMA ’11). His Concerto for Orchestra will be premiered under the orchestra’s music director, Louis Langrée, in the 2015-16 season finale. The CSO previously commissioned Tian’s Poem from a Vanished Time in 2013. Tian’s works have been performed by many… Continue reading Composer Zhou Tian receives second Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra commission
USC Thornton student Jacopo Giacopuzzi merges two passions — music and film
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Classical Guitar professor William Kanengiser featured in KUSC interview
USC Thornton faculty William Kanengiser was featured in a March 5th interview by Jim Svejda on classic radio station KUSC 91.5 FM. Kanengiser premiered his arrangements of Music from the Time of Cervantes and discussed his work with the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet and recent collaboration with composer and Thornton alum Jeffrey Holmes at the… Continue reading Classical Guitar professor William Kanengiser featured in KUSC interview
Ines Thomé and Katina Mitchell win Thornton Outreach Chamber Ensemble Competition
USC Thornton students Ines Thomé (GCRT, DMA) and Katina Mitchell (DMA) won the Thornton Outreach Chamber Ensemble Competition with their ensemble Gifts from Over Sea. Thomé, a DMA student in Classical Guitar, and Mitchell, a DMA student in Vocal Arts, will perform upcoming concerts for school children in Los Angeles as Thornton Outreach Chamber Ensemble… Continue reading Ines Thomé and Katina Mitchell win Thornton Outreach Chamber Ensemble Competition
Corey Dundee premieres new composition with Taos Chamber Music Group
Thornton student Corey Dundee (MM ’16), currently pursuing a master’s degree in Composition from USC Thornton, has commissioned his first piece titled “Migration Miniatures,” which was premiered in January in Taos, New Mexico. The piece for flute, alto saxophone and was commissioned by the Taos Chamber Music Group (TCMG) with the support of the Nina… Continue reading Corey Dundee premieres new composition with Taos Chamber Music Group
Glenn Dicterow featured in San Francisco Chronicle
The San Francisco Chronicle featured USC Thornton faculty Glenn Dicterow, noting that he would perform with the New Century Chamber Orchestra in the Bay Area this week. After more than three decades as concertmaster of the New York Philharmonic, Dicterow joined the faculty of the USC Thornton School of Music in 2013 as the first… Continue reading Glenn Dicterow featured in San Francisco Chronicle
The New York Philharmonic to premiere viola concerto by Julia Adolphe
The New York Philharmonic has commissioned USC Thornton DMA student Julia Adolphe to write a viola concerto for a future season. The work will be written for Cynthia Phelps, USC Thornton alumna and principal viola for the New York Philharmonic. Part of the League of American Orchestras initiative to support women composers through the Virginia… Continue reading The New York Philharmonic to premiere viola concerto by Julia Adolphe
Ken Cazan’s production of “Thérèse Raquin” reviewed in Chicago
Ken Cazan, chair of the Vocal Arts and Opera department and resident stage director of USC Thornton Opera, received great reviews in Chicago for his direction of the Chicago Opera Theater’s production of Thérèse Raquin. Aaron Hunt of Newcity Stage reviewed the production as “the all-around finest production I have had the pleasure to enjoy… Continue reading Ken Cazan’s production of “Thérèse Raquin” reviewed in Chicago
USC Thornton sextet Cardinal Winds selected for Coleman Competition Finals and Plowman Competition Semi-Finals
USC Thornton woodwind sextet Cardinal Winds was selected for the Coleman Chamber Ensemble Competition Finals. Cardinal Winds was formed at USC in 2014. Its members are Catherine Baker, flute (GCRT), Zachary Pulse, oboe (GCRT), Kelsi Doolittle, clarinet (MM), Alex Garcia, bassoon (MM ’13), Carrie Rexroat, horn (MM) and Hedy Lee, piano (DMA ‘13). The Coleman… Continue reading USC Thornton sextet Cardinal Winds selected for Coleman Competition Finals and Plowman Competition Semi-Finals