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Screen Scoring tops ranking in The Hollywood Reporter for second year
USC Thornton’s Screen Scoring program has once again topped The Hollywood Reporter’s annual poll of the “Top 25 Music Schools for Composing for Film and TV.” Last year, the report placed Thornton at #1. This year, the school has swapped positions with last year’s #2, Julliard, noting, “Running virtually neck-and-neck with Juilliard is USC.” “It’s… Continue reading Screen Scoring tops ranking in The Hollywood Reporter for second year
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MUNA garners critical praise
2017 was a banner year for the band MUNA, which was formed by USC Thornton Popular Music alumni Katie Gavin (BA ’15) and Josette Maskin (’16), along with Naomi McPherson (BA ’15). In addition to dropping their debut album, About U, the band was invited to open for Harry Styles on the British singer’s North… Continue reading MUNA garners critical praise
Applications are now open for the LA Phil’s Hack Music LA
Applications are now open for Hack Music LA, a two-day event (October 7 & 8) that will bring together 75 of the country’s most creative makers to develop tools and experiences to expand music for all. The innovative, music-inspired hackathon is hosted by the LA Phil in partnership with the USC Thornton School of Music… Continue reading Applications are now open for the LA Phil’s Hack Music LA
Pete Anthony
Pete Anthony is one of the busiest orchestrators and conductors in the Los Angeles film industry. In his 30-plus years in the business, he has worked on over 500 feature films with Hollywood’s top composers, including James Newton Howard, Danny Elfman, Ludwig Göransson, John Powell, Marco Beltrami, Marc Shaiman, John Debney, Theodore Shapiro and Christopher… Continue reading Pete Anthony
USC Thornton Introduces Five New Professional Master’s Degrees
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Alan Pasqua featured in Bob Dylan’s Nobel Prize lecture
Jazz pianist and USC Thornton faculty member Alan Pasqua recently received an extraordinary request – to contribute improvisational background music for Bob Dylan’s 2016 Nobel Prize lecture, which was released as a video this week. Pasqua, who played in Dylan’s band in the 1970’s, had just one day to record about 30 minutes of original… Continue reading Alan Pasqua featured in Bob Dylan’s Nobel Prize lecture
Moonchild embarks on international tour with new album
The band Moonchild, which was formed at USC Thornton in 2012 by Jazz Studies alumni Amber Navran (’12), Max Bryk (’11), and Andris Mattson (’13), is currently in the midst of an extensive North American tour. The Jazz and R&B-influenced group, which has opened for Stevie Wonder, Jose James, and Georgia Anne Muldrow, is promoting… Continue reading Moonchild embarks on international tour with new album
Music Industry alum Golan named Songwriter of the Year
The 65th Annual BMI Pop Awards honored Music Industry alumnus Ross Golan (‘01) with the Songwriter of the Year award on Tuesday. Golan, one of two recipients of this year’s award, along with co-winner Justin Tranter, was recognized for his work on Ariana Grande’s “Dangerous Woman,” Andy Grammer’s “Good to Be Alive,” Flo Rida’s “My… Continue reading Music Industry alum Golan named Songwriter of the Year