Bruce Forman takes one-man show to New York City
Studio Guitar faculty member Bruce Forman is taking his one-man show “The Red Guitar” to New York city this November. After playing more than 100 shows in cities around the world, Forman will be bringing the show to Broadway’s The Green Room 42. “The Red Guitar” uses the power of jazz to combine provocative story-telling… Continue reading Bruce Forman takes one-man show to New York City
Jazz Studies student receives Outstanding Young Philanthropist Award
Jazz Studies student Spencer Lemann has received the Outstanding Young Philanthropist Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Los Angeles Chapter. Lemann will be recognized for his work with Music Mends Minds, a nonprofit that creates musical support groups for patients with neurodegenerative diseases. Lemann has volunteered with Music Mends Minds since its founding… Continue reading Jazz Studies student receives Outstanding Young Philanthropist Award
Jae Deal discusses power of sound in POW Audio interview
Music Technology faculty member Jae Deal was recently interviewed by POW Audio to discuss his perspective on sound and music production. Deal remarks on topics such as how he teaches sound as an educator and how he uses sound to “maximize the intention of the song” as a producer. “I believe the music of a… Continue reading Jae Deal discusses power of sound in POW Audio interview
Laura Karpman scores two new projects for Netflix and Discovery Channel
Emmy-winning composer and USC Thornton Screen Scoring faculty member Laura Karpman wrote the score for two new projects that explore pressing social issues. The first, an upcoming animated short film called “Sitara: Let Girls Dream,” is set to release on Netflix. The film is directed by two-time Oscar-winning and three-time Emmy winning director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy,… Continue reading Laura Karpman scores two new projects for Netflix and Discovery Channel
Matt Cohen produces winner of GMA Dove Award for Hip Hop Song of the Year
Studio Guitar alum Matt Cohen (BM ’14) co-wrote and produced the song “Fight For Me,” by GAWVI that recently won the 2019 Dove Award for Rap/Hip Hop Song of the Year. Cohen was also a producer on GAWVI’s album “Panorama,” which was nominated for Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year. The GMA Dove Awards are… Continue reading Matt Cohen produces winner of GMA Dove Award for Hip Hop Song of the Year
Nate Sloan weighs in on new era of “Anxiety Pop”
Musicology professor Nate Sloan was recently quoted in an Elle Magazine article about the origins of “Anxiety Pop,” a new genere of popular music often characterized by upbeat music with sad lyrics. Sloan says that, throughout history, “the worse society is doing, the more bubbly and escapist pop music becomes.” While popular music may once… Continue reading Nate Sloan weighs in on new era of “Anxiety Pop”
Popular Music alumni Annie Dingwall and Justin Klunk to perform at Hollywood Bowl
USC Thornton alumni Annie Dingwall (’13) and Justin Klunk (’13), who form the band RAINNE, will perform at the Hollywood Bowl on October 19 alongside acts such as Taylor Swift, the Jonas Brothers and Billie Eilish. RAINNE was selected out of 2,700 other acts that entered the competition for the Hollywood Bowl slot. The performance… Continue reading Popular Music alumni Annie Dingwall and Justin Klunk to perform at Hollywood Bowl
Thornton-born duo VOILÀ makes music for, and stars in, Netflix’s Tall Girl
Music Industry alum Gus Ross (’18) and non-degreed alum Luke Eisner first started music duo VOILÀ in their USC dorm rooms, and now their song “Stand Tall” is featured in Netflix’s original movie “Tall Girl.” After reading the script the duo was inspired to rework their track “Stand Tall” for the movie, and have “Tall… Continue reading Thornton-born duo VOILÀ makes music for, and stars in, Netflix’s Tall Girl
Andrew Harrison selected as Beverly Hills National Audition winner
USC Thornton alum and saxophonist Andrew Harrison (DMA ’15) was recently selected as a 2019-2020 Beverly Hills National Audition winner. Performers are awarded annually, and subsequently perform monthly in various concert series to celebrate and showcase their selection. After a recent installment of the concert series The Interludes, Harrison received a glowing review in the… Continue reading Andrew Harrison selected as Beverly Hills National Audition winner
USC Thornton faculty and alumni enter GRAMMY Award consideration
A number of Thornton faculty and alumni have entered consideration for GRAMMY award nominations. Jazz Studies faculty member Sara Gazarek’s album Thirsty Ghost is up for consideration in multiple categories including Best Jazz Vocal Album. Alumnus Gernot Wolfgang’s (GCRT ’94) chamber music album, Vienna and the West, was entered in the Best Classical Compendium category.… Continue reading USC Thornton faculty and alumni enter GRAMMY Award consideration