USC band highlighted among NPR “Tiny Desk” entries
The band Treehouse, which includes seven USC students, was featured on NPR’s list of “Tiny Desk Contest Entries We Love,” highlighting the band’s video for “Wildberry Poptart.” Described as “a critique of the traditional American dream, direct from the mouth of the oppressed,” the performance features vocals/rap by USC School of Cinematic Arts sophomore Mato… Continue reading USC band highlighted among NPR “Tiny Desk” entries
Thornton students and ensembles to shine at the 2018 Festival of Books
This weekend, an estimated 150,000 book-lovers will descend on the USC campus for the annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, April 21 & 22. The massive event will feature books, film, art, comedy, photography, lots of food, and, of course, plenty of music. A host of USC Thornton student and alumni musicians will take… Continue reading Thornton students and ensembles to shine at the 2018 Festival of Books
BMI to honor Laura Karpman with Champion Award
Laura Karpman, composer and USC Thornton Screen Scoring faculty member, will receive the BMI Champion Award for her commitment to supporting fellow media composers through The Alliance of Women Film Composers. Karpman, who founded the organization in 2014, has received four Emmy Awards and most recently composed for the Amazon Prime series Mozart in the… Continue reading BMI to honor Laura Karpman with Champion Award
New World Symphony hosts Network Performing Arts Production Workshop (NPAPWS)
Registration is now open for the Network Performing Arts Production Workshop, an annual event hosted by the New World Symphony (NWS) in Miami Beach Florida. Taking place from April 24-26th, the conference enables performing artists, academic administrators, faculty, technology developers, administration and staff from performing arts venues to learn about new technologies for art instruction,… Continue reading New World Symphony hosts Network Performing Arts Production Workshop (NPAPWS)
Jon Burlingame chats about Oscar-nominated songs
USC Thornton Screen Scoring faculty member Jon Burlingame was recently interviewed for the NPR radio program Here & Now, hosted by WBUR’s Jeremy Hobson, in advance of the 90th annual Academy Awards. Burlingame spoke about the five songs nominated for Best Original Song, including “Remember Me” from the animated film Coco, which took the award… Continue reading Jon Burlingame chats about Oscar-nominated songs
Laura Karpman contributes to “Mozart in the Jungle”
Laura Karpman, a noted TV/film composer and member of the USC Thornton Screen Scoring faculty, was recently profiled by KPCC’s “The Frame” on her musical contributions to the Amazon Prime series Mozart in the Jungle. Karpman, who is the founding president of the Alliance for Women Film Composers and has received four Emmy Awards, became… Continue reading Laura Karpman contributes to “Mozart in the Jungle”
Patrice Rushen featured in “Variety” article about award show orchestration
USC Thornton Popular Music chair Patrice Rushen was mentioned in a Variety article, “Awards Ceremonies Are the ‘Super Bowl’ for Orchestras” exploring the challenges of performing orchestral music for major awards shows. The article explores Rushen’s work as the first female music director for top awards broadcasts, including the Emmys and the NAACP Image Awards.… Continue reading Patrice Rushen featured in “Variety” article about award show orchestration
Visions & Voices to present “Artivistas” concert celebrating socially-conscious female artists, March 1st
On March 1st, USC Visions & Voices will present ARTIVISTAS: A Concert Inspiring Resistance, Empowerment, and Social Change, featuring a lineup of female artists whose music spans R&B, hip-hop, Latin, alternative, punk, and beyond. The performance will celebrate the work of “artivistas” (artist/activists) creating art and music with a focus on resistance, empowerment, equality, and… Continue reading Visions & Voices to present “Artivistas” concert celebrating socially-conscious female artists, March 1st
Alvin Liang wins USC Thornton 2018 Kanter Award
USC Thornton Music Industry senior Alvin Liang has been selected as a recipient for the USC Thornton 2018 Kanter Award, taking home $7,250. He previously won the USC Stevens Award with his EventAll app, which he describes as “The WordPress of the event-planning world.” The Kanter Endowed Music Industry Project Fund provides upper-level students with… Continue reading Alvin Liang wins USC Thornton 2018 Kanter Award
Ebony teams with Thornton for a music industry discussion
Ebony recently published photos and videos from its fall visit to the USC Thornton Contemporary Music Division, featuring Ethiopia Habtemariam, president of Motown Records, and singer-songwriters Sebastian Kole and BJ The Chicago Kid, in collaboration with the Universal Music Group. The trio spoke with Popular Music and Music Industry students at Carson Center about the… Continue reading Ebony teams with Thornton for a music industry discussion