Lindsay Wolfington nominated for Guild of Music Supervisors Awards
Lindsay Wolfington, a USC Thornton Music Industry faculty member, was nominated for the Guild of Music Supervisor Awards in the Best Music Supervision in a Television Limited Series or Movie category for her work with “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before,” a popular Netflix series. The Guild of Music Supervisor Awards highlights the highest… Continue reading Lindsay Wolfington nominated for Guild of Music Supervisors Awards
Laura Karpman quoted in The New York Times about diversity in screen scoring
Laura Karpman, a faculty member in USC Thornton’s Screen Scoring program, was quoted in The New York Times’ recent article, “Female Composers Are Trying to Break Film’s Sound Barrier.” Karpman is a governor in the music branch of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and has been instrumental in expanding the branch’s diversity.… Continue reading Laura Karpman quoted in The New York Times about diversity in screen scoring
Peter Erskine’s “On Call” named one of the top jazz albums of 2018
USC Thornton faculty member Peter Erskine’s album, On Call – which was composed and performed by his band, Peter Erskine and the Dr. Um Band, was named the eighth best jazz album of 2018 in Preston Frazier’s Best of 2018 jazz survey. The Dr. Um Band is a collaboration between Erskine, Thornton faculty member Bob… Continue reading Peter Erskine’s “On Call” named one of the top jazz albums of 2018
USC Thornton Jazz Orchestra to perform with New York Voices at 2019 JEN Conference
The USC Thornton Jazz Orchestra is set to close the 2019 Jazz Education Network (JEN) Conference on Saturday, January 12. The JEN Conference brings together jazz beginners and experts to celebrate the genre and to join together in keeping the love and education of jazz alive. Bob Mintzer, Thornton’s Bowen H. “Buzz” and Barbara M.… Continue reading USC Thornton Jazz Orchestra to perform with New York Voices at 2019 JEN Conference
Two recent USC Thornton grads featured in College Magazine
College Magazine included two recent USC Thornton alumni – Cooper Bell and Nick Kennerly – in their recent article, “Meet 10 Outstanding College Music Students.” A Popular Music major, Bell discussed his dedication to writing and performing music and how his USC instructors helped him grow as an artist. He also touched on the opportunity… Continue reading Two recent USC Thornton grads featured in College Magazine
Jose Kropp earns Regional Emmy
Screen Scoring Master’s student, Jose Kropp, earned a 2018 Suncoast Regional Emmy in the Public Service Announcement category for his composition of “Child Sexual Abuse Prevention – Lauren’s Kids,” a 30-second television message. The PSA aired widely on all the major television networks throughout Florida. He shares the award with five other individuals who helped… Continue reading Jose Kropp earns Regional Emmy
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Two alumni make the move to entertainment law
Two alumni from USC Thornton’s Music Industry program, Grayson Jones ’12 and Matthew Jay Warren ’00, were selected for key positions in entertainment law. Jones joined the Music Row Law Office of Russell A. Jones Jr. as an associate attorney, and Warren was appointed head of Clinton & Clinton’s new sports entertainment department. Jones focuses… Continue reading Two alumni make the move to entertainment law