Jeremy Siegel composes for meditation app
Current USC Thornton Music Production student Jeremy Siegel is the new composer for the Meditation Studio app. Siegel, who also creates and produces music from electronic genres to ambient, pop, jazz, classical, and video game soundtracks, composes meditation music and ambient soundscapes that one can enjoy on the award-winning app.
Kevin Lyman announces 25th Vans Warped Tour
Kevin Lyman, a USC Thornton Music Industry faculty member, recently announced the line-up of the Van Warped Tour’s 25th Anniversary Show, which Lyman founded and produces. The festival, which features legends such as Blink-182, 311, Bad Religion, The All-American Rejects and Good Charlotte, will take place this summer in Cleveland, Atlantic City and Mountain View.
Elizabeth Gaba brings ‘American Idol’ judges to tears
On Sunday, Elizabeth Gaba, a second-year USC Thornton Popular Music student, earned a spot in the Hollywood round of ABC’s American Idol with her fantastic performance of Adele’s “All I Ask.” American Idol chronicled how the lives of Gaba and Amy Throckmorton, the woman who donated an egg for her birth, have changed since they… Continue reading Elizabeth Gaba brings ‘American Idol’ judges to tears
Patrice Rushen interviewed by Reverb
Reverb recently featured Patrice Rushen, Chair of the Popular Music program, in an article titled, “Mastery Over Marketing: An Interview With Patrice Rushen.” In this article, the pop music icon and Thornton faculty member discusses her love for piano, her relationship to Quincy Jones, her compositional style and what it means to be a contemporary… Continue reading Patrice Rushen interviewed by Reverb
Shani Rose’s song in the finals of the 2019 Romanian National Eurovision Selection
Thornton alumna Shani Rose (’10, MM ’11) was featured in the finals of the 2019 Romanian National Eurovision selection, for her song “Right Now,” performed by artist Olivier Kaye. Co-written by herself, Ovi Jacobsen (who placed third in the 2010 International Eurovision), and Rasmus Bosse, “Right Now” was released by German label CAP-Sounds in February… Continue reading Shani Rose’s song in the finals of the 2019 Romanian National Eurovision Selection
Jongnic Bontemps conducts his “United Skates” score at TV Academy
On March 6, USC Thornton Screen Scoring alumnus Jongnic Bontemps (GCRT ’12) conducted excerpts of his score for the new HBO documentary United Skates in a concert sponsored by the Television Academy to celebrate the launch of its new category for Best Documentary Score. John Legend, who produced the film, personally introduced Bontemps prior to the… Continue reading Jongnic Bontemps conducts his “United Skates” score at TV Academy
USC Thornton mourns the loss of Jazz Studies student Victor McElhaney
We honor Victor’s life and send our thoughts and prayers to his family and friends in this time of grief and tragedy.
Thornton faculty and alumni nominated G.A.N.G. Awards
The video game industry’s leading organization, Game Audio Network Guild (G.A.N.G.), recently announced the 2019 G.A.N.G. Award finalists. Among the nominees were Garry Schyman, a USC Thornton Screen Scoring faculty member, as well as two USC Thornton alumni, Bear McCreary ’02 and Austin Wintory ’07. Schyman was nominated in 3 G.A.N.G award categories for his… Continue reading Thornton faculty and alumni nominated G.A.N.G. Awards
LA Philharmonic Association to honor Ndugu Chancler
The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association will honor the late Ndugu Chancler, a former USC Thornton Jazz Studies and Popular Music faculty member, during the 41st annual Playboy Jazz Festival at the Hollywood Bowl, June 8-9. Hosted by George Lopez, the celebration of Chancler will be held with Patrice Rushen, Chair of Thornton’s Popular Music program,… Continue reading LA Philharmonic Association to honor Ndugu Chancler
Sturdivant Adams premieres new symphony in Poland
USC Thornton Screen Scoring Master’s student Sturdivant Adams presented the world premiere of his Symphony No. 2 this February at the POLIN Music Festival in Warsaw, Poland. Commissioned by POLIN Museum in 2017 as part of the 2016 European Museum of the Year Award, the piece was performed by Penderecki’s Sinfonia Varsovia Orchestra (Warsaw Symphonic… Continue reading Sturdivant Adams premieres new symphony in Poland