DMA student and composer Leaha Maria Villarreal premieres art song with Prima Voce Emerging Artists Fall Concert Series
DMA student and composer Leaha Maria Villarreal premieres art song with Prima Voce Emerging Artists Fall Concert Series.
Thornton composition faculty member Camae Ayewa profiled in the New York Times
Composition faculty member Camae Ayewa was recently profiled by The New York Times. The article discusses the various artistic endeavors Ayewa has explored throughout her career, her most recent album and her journey into the world of hip-hop.
Elliott Herbst
Major: Composition Graduation year: 2023 Hometown: Los Angeles, CA USC Organizations: Kazan Taiko Hashtag to describe yourself: #CalvinandHobbes Favorite place on campus: When you want to relax, you can set up a hammock between the trees at McCarthy Quad, which is nice. For a studious time, I’m one of the few people who likes Leavey… Continue reading Elliott Herbst
Raashi Kulkarni selected for the Universal Composers Initiative with NBCUniversal
Alum Raashi Kulkarni (GCRT ’16, MM ’18) is one of eight composers selected for the Universal Composers Initiative, a development program for composers from underrepresented backgrounds created by NBCUniversal and the Global Talent Development and Inclusion Group.
Juan Pablo Contreras
Juan Pablo Contreras is a Latin GRAMMY®-nominated composer who combines Western classical and Mexican folk music in a single soundscape.
Nicolás Lell Benavides
Nicolas Tell Benavides is a celebrated composer who works in opera, dance and chamber music.
Austin Wintory wins Game Audio Network Guild Award
Austin Wintory (BM ‘07), an alum of the Composition program, recently won the award for Best Music for an Indie Game at the 19th annual Game Audio Network Guild Awards (G.A.N.G. Awards) for his score of the game “The Pathless.” Wintory was also nominated in several other categories including Best Main Theme, Best Original Song,… Continue reading Austin Wintory wins Game Audio Network Guild Award
New work by Alexander Mansour premiered by Alabama Symphony Orchestra
The Alabama Symphony Orchestra presented the world premiere of “SPARK” in June by composer Alexander Mansour (MM ’21), an alum of the Composition program.
USC Thornton faculty and alumni nominated for 2021 Emmy Awards
USC Thornton faculty and alumni were nominated for the 73rd Emmy Awards, announced on Tuesday, July 13th. Alum Michael Abels (BM ‘84) received double nominations for his work on HBO’s Allen v. Farrow, including Outstanding Music Composition For A Documentary Series Or Special (Original Dramatic Score), and Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music), as did… Continue reading USC Thornton faculty and alumni nominated for 2021 Emmy Awards
Camae Ayewa (Dennis)
A national and international touring musician, composer, poet, visual artist, and curator, Camae Ayewa (Dennis) lives outside of genre with experience with fringe and avant-garde sonic landscapes such as industrial, electronic, noise, punk and hip hop.