Posts Tagged ‘Faculty’


Marek Zebrowski recieves honorary doctorate from Jan Kochanowski University of Kielce

December 9, 2025

Marek Zebrowski, head of USC’s Polish Music Center (PMC), has received an honorary doctorate from the Jan Kochanowski University of Kielce in Poland. Head of the university’s music department, Jerzy Mądrawski, described Zebrowski as “a versatile musician of international renown,” noting his worldwide performances and film scores for directors including longtime friend David Lynch. Mądrawski… Continue reading Marek Zebrowski recieves honorary doctorate from Jan Kochanowski University of Kielce


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Wyann Vaughn

November 1, 2025

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Victoria Kirsch

November 1, 2025

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Jonathan Feldman

November 1, 2025

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Ryan McWilliams

November 1, 2025

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Switched on Pop podcast won Signal Award for Best Original Score/Music

October 22, 2025

USC Thornton musicology faculty member Nate Sloan‘s podcast, Switched on Pop, has won the bronze Signal Award for Best Original Score/Music. The Signal Awards aim to “recognize the most potent, meaningful and unprecedented audio projects being made today.” Hosted by Sloan with songwriter and music educator Charlie Harding, Switched on Pop breaks down the musical… Continue reading Switched on Pop podcast won Signal Award for Best Original Score/Music


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Solange named Scholar-in-Residence at USC Thornton School of Music

October 21, 2025

Solange is named USC Thornton’s first Scholar-in-Residence, joining the Dean’s Creative Vanguard program. Recognized as a Grammy-winning artist, she is a true multi-hyphenate whose work explores music, choreography, design, architecture, visual art and more. Most recently, free libraries to conserve rare black and brown literature were launched through her multidisciplinary institution Saint Heron. Solange announced… Continue reading Solange named Scholar-in-Residence at USC Thornton School of Music


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Robin Sukhadia appointed as Director of Development at USC Thornton

September 29, 2025

Robin Sukhadia has been appointed as Director of Development at the USC Thornton School of Music, announced on Sept. 8. In his new role, Sukhadia will lead USC Thornton’s fundraising strategy, cultivate relationships with donors and build the resources needed to advance the school’s mission. Sukhadia brings a distinguished career in arts philanthropy and nonprofit… Continue reading Robin Sukhadia appointed as Director of Development at USC Thornton


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Benjamin Brecher

September 15, 2025

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Ashlin Hunter

September 15, 2025