Alumnus Marcello Dubaz receives Emmy nomination for sound editing
USC Thornton Music Industry alumnus Marcello Dubaz (BS ’12) and his production team received a nomination for Outstanding Sound Editing at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards for their work on the 2016 History Channel production of Roots. Dubaz was a sound effects editor on the miniseries and has also been involved in post-production of The… Continue reading Alumnus Marcello Dubaz receives Emmy nomination for sound editing
“Variety” quotes Patrick Kirst on the evolution of film scoring
Screen Scoring faculty member Patrick Kirst was recently quoted by Variety in an article on shifting trends in film scoring. Noting that the “sonic world” is one of the most compelling approaches available to contemporary film composers, Kirst concluded that “the tradition that comes from a pitch-oriented score has been replaced by a sound-oriented world.… Continue reading “Variety” quotes Patrick Kirst on the evolution of film scoring
Michael “Smidi” Smith
Michael “Smidi” Smith is an Emmy, Clio, Telly and Addy Award winner who has produced and written songs that have sold over 14 million copies worldwide including multiple #1 songs, albums and top tens. Smidi has worked with Coldplay, Sia, Ke$ha, Britney Spears, Kelly Rowland, the Pussycat Dolls, One Republic, Tyrone Wells, Paramore and others.… Continue reading Michael “Smidi” Smith
Ronald McCurdy co-authors article on changing trends in performing arts education
USC Thornton Jazz Studies faculty member Ronald C. McCurdy co-authored an article in the October edition of The Chronicle of Higher Education entitled “The New Performing-Arts Curriculum.” The article, with contributions from faculty members of Clemson University in South Carolina, examined the need for performance and arts-related degree programs to adapt curricula to accommodate a… Continue reading Ronald McCurdy co-authors article on changing trends in performing arts education
Gamble House to host USC Thornton student concert series
This season, the iconic Gamble House in Pasadena will collaborate with USC Thornton to present a four-part music series entitled “House Music.” The 1908 showpiece of American Arts and Crafts architecture, a National Historic Landmark, is currently deeded to the city of Pasadena and managed by the USC School of Architecture. The first of four… Continue reading Gamble House to host USC Thornton student concert series
Greg Phillinganes brings all-star band to campus to perform with students
On Friday, Oct. 21, noted musical director Greg Phillinganes brought an all-star band to campus for a special Popular Music Forum featuring musicians from the bands of Michael Jackson, The Tonight Show, and more. After running the band through examples of musical genres, from Rihanna’s “Work” to Bob Marley’s “I Shot the Sheriff” and Willie… Continue reading Greg Phillinganes brings all-star band to campus to perform with students
Patrice Rushen featured in Billboard Top 5 single
Patrice Rushen, chair of USC Thornton’s Popular Music program, is featured as keyboardist and vocalist on the new single, “As You Are,” which made Billboard‘s list of “Top 5 Hot Singles.” The track, by vocalist Lori Jenaire and producer/arranger “Ready” Freddie Washington, is a remake of Pharoah Sanders’ 1978 R&B classic and features drummer James… Continue reading Patrice Rushen featured in Billboard Top 5 single
Popular Music alumnus thrives in the Coachella Valley music scene
After performing at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts festival in April, alumnus Will Sturgeon’s band, brightener, won the Tachevah Music Showcase in May. Sturgeon (BM ‘12) is a graduate of the USC Thornton program in Popular Music. In addition to performing, Sturgeon works with Coachella Valley youth as the Assistant Music Director for the… Continue reading Popular Music alumnus thrives in the Coachella Valley music scene
“Billboard” ranks USC Thornton’s Music Industry program among the nation’s best
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Zhu, EDM artist and Thornton alum, to headline at the Shrine
USC Thornton alumnus Steven Zhu (BS ’11, music industry), known professionally as the electronic dance music artist Zhu, will headline at the Shrine Auditorium on October 12. As recently detailed by the Daily Trojan, Zhu performed at events on and around USC’s campus while still a student at Thornton before he took on his somewhat… Continue reading Zhu, EDM artist and Thornton alum, to headline at the Shrine