Laura Karpman scores HBO’s “Lovecraft Country”
Laura Karpman, an Emmy Award-winning composer and faculty member in the Screen Scoring program, was recently announced as one of the composers for HBO’s highly anticipated new horror series, “Lovecraft Country,” alongside Raphael Saadiq, with whom Karpman has scored multiple projects. As the pair created the score during the COVID-19 pandemic, Karpman and Saadiq utilized… Continue reading Laura Karpman scores HBO’s “Lovecraft Country”
Lindsay Wolfington offers career insights on music industry podcast
Music Industry faculty member Lindsay Wolfington recently appeared on the I Love Music podcast with colleague Laura Webb discussing her career as a music supervisor for film and television. Wolfington offers insights into the early influences that led her to a career in music supervision, how she got her start in the industry, and her… Continue reading Lindsay Wolfington offers career insights on music industry podcast
Billy Childs discusses upcoming album in JazzTimes interview
USC Thornton alum and GRAMMY Award-nominated artist Billy Childs (BM ’79) is set to release a new album on Aug. 28, and reflects on its influences in a recent JazzTimes interview. Childs reminisces on the artists and projects that have inspired his music, such as his time playing at World Stage, a historic art and… Continue reading Billy Childs discusses upcoming album in JazzTimes interview
Angela McPhee awarded inaugural scholarship from Association of Independent Music Publishers
USC Thornton student Angela McPhee, a senior in the Music Industry program, has been awarded the inaugural Linda Komorsky Liker AIMP Scholarship Award by the Los Angeles Chapter of the Association of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP). The award seeks to support music business students as they pursue impactful careers in the music industry. “Angela’s outstanding… Continue reading Angela McPhee awarded inaugural scholarship from Association of Independent Music Publishers
Sara Gazarek interviewed for LondonJazz News
Jazz Studies faculty member Sara Gazarek was recently interviewed for LondonJazz News. In the interview, Gazarek answers questions about her current influences, her new vocal quartet, säje, and how she has felt as a musician during the pandemic. “Honestly, right now feels incredibly important,” she says. “Not just for me, but for the world –… Continue reading Sara Gazarek interviewed for LondonJazz News
USC Thornton faculty and alumni nominated for Emmy Awards
USC Thornton faculty and alumni were nominated in the 72nd Emmy Awards, announced on July 28. Laura Karpman, a faculty member in the celebrated Screen Scoring program, received two nominations for her work on the Discovery Channel’s “Why We Hate.” Karpman was nominated in the categories of Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music and Outstanding… Continue reading USC Thornton faculty and alumni nominated for Emmy Awards
Thornton alumni to appear in Comic-Con@Home online game show
Sunday, July 26, three USC Thornton alumni will appear on a panel event for this year’s online-only Comic-Con, Comic-Con@Home. The live online event is a game show-style panel called Composer Squares Game Show, in the style of Hollywood Squares, and will feature alumni composers Jongnic Bontemps (GCRT ’12), Christopher Lennertz (BM ’95), and Giona Ostinelli… Continue reading Thornton alumni to appear in Comic-Con@Home online game show
Andrew Leff
Andrew Leff is a 20-year veteran of the music industry and an attorney, working with and advocating for artists throughout his career. After his graduation from the University of California, Hastings College of Law in 1996, Leff quickly became an Assistant District Attorney in Brooklyn, NY. He later made a shift into entertainment law and business management, as… Continue reading Andrew Leff
Bobby Borg
Bobby Borg is a former major label, independent and DIY recording/touring artist with over 30 years of experience working with world-class musicians, songwriters, managers, producers, agents, equipment sponsors and A&R executives. As a member and founder of several rock and alternative rock bands, including one that achieved multi-platinum-selling success, he has toured the world extensively.… Continue reading Bobby Borg
Michael Abels and Ludwig Göransson featured in LA Times
USC Thornton alumni and award-winning composers Michael Abels (BM ’84) and Ludwig Göransson (GCRT ‘08) were recently featured in an LA Times article looking ahead to the 2020 Emmy Awards and the standout composers for television who may be poised for top honors. Abels is highlighted for his score for the HBO series “Bad Education,”… Continue reading Michael Abels and Ludwig Göransson featured in LA Times