Amy Blackman
Amy Blackman was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. After receiving an MA in Cultural Anthropology from Columbia University, she began a career in artist management, based in Los Angeles. For 18 years, Blackman managed the global businesses of multi-Grammy Award winning music artists and producers. Between 2007-2011, she was made cultural ambassador for the US… Continue reading Amy Blackman
Adam Knight Gilbert appears in Alamire Foundation video series
Adam Knight Gilbert, director of the Early Music department and chair of the Musicology program at USC Thornton, appeared in the debut episode of the Alamire Foundation’s video series “Leuven Chansonnier in Perspective,” which studies a famous 15th-century songbook from Belgium. Gilbert discussed the use of existing melodies in the 15th century. “I think in… Continue reading Adam Knight Gilbert appears in Alamire Foundation video series
Nate Sloan quoted on NPR’s Morning Edition
Nate Sloan, a USC Thornton Musicology faculty member, made an appearance on NPR’s Morning Edition on Oct. 7 about Bop Spotter, a box-shaped device programmed to capture the soundscape of a San Francisco neighborhood. According to NPR, the box contains an old phone that logs about 150 tracks each day, including Nipsey Hussle, Celine Dion,… Continue reading Nate Sloan quoted on NPR’s Morning Edition
Troy Quinn to conduct Boston Symphony Orchestra’s New Year’s Eve celebration
Troy Quinn, a faculty member in the USC Thornton Conducting program, will make his Boston Symphony Orchestra debut conducting their New Year’s Eve celebration with singer Bernadette Peters. Taking place on Dec. 31 at 8:00 p.m., the concert will feature Broadway classics and more. Click here to buy tickets. *** Photo courtesy of TristateHomepage.com.
Seth Parker Woods appointed Robert Mann Chair in Strings and Chamber Music at USC Thornton
Seth Parker Woods has been appointed by the USC Provost as the new holder of the Robert Mann Chair in Strings and Chamber Music at the USC Thornton School of Music. Woods has been a USC Thornton Strings faculty member since the fall of 2022. He also serves as the founder and director of the… Continue reading Seth Parker Woods appointed Robert Mann Chair in Strings and Chamber Music at USC Thornton
Bernadene Blaha and Kevin Fitz-Gerald perform piano duet for Chamber Music Palisades
On April 24, USC Thornton Keyboard Studies faculty members Bernadene Blaha and Kevin Fitz-Gerald performed a piano duet for the Chamber Music Palisades‘ final concert of their 27th season. Hosted by KUSC’s Alan Chapman, the concert featured musicians from the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, Los Angeles Opera, San Diego Symphony and Santa… Continue reading Bernadene Blaha and Kevin Fitz-Gerald perform piano duet for Chamber Music Palisades
Ken Cazan to direct Georges Bizet’s Carmen at Music Academy of the West Summer Festival
Ken Cazan, the Resident Stage Director of the USC Thornton Opera, will lead Georges Bizet’s Carmen at the Music Academy of the West’s 2024 Summer Festival. Conducted by Daniela Candillari, the opera production will show on July 10 and feature choreography from flamenco star Manuel Gutierrez. The Summer Music Festival takes place from June 12–August… Continue reading Ken Cazan to direct Georges Bizet’s Carmen at Music Academy of the West Summer Festival
Camae Ayewa wins Chanel Next Prize
USC Thornton Composition program faculty member Camae Ayewa (Moor Mother) won a Chanel Next Prize for her work in music and poetry. The biennial Chanel Next Prize is awarded to 10 contemporary artists in various disciplines around the world who “are defining what is new and next in contemporary art and culture.” The winners receive… Continue reading Camae Ayewa wins Chanel Next Prize
Jason Goldman interviewed by Voyage LA
On March 25, Voyage LA published an interview with chair of USC Thornton’s Jazz Studies department, Jason Goldman, as part of the “Conversations” series. Goldman discussed the highlights of his career, like touring in Michael Bublé’s band and starting The G Note Podcast. “I am most proud of my family but if we are talking… Continue reading Jason Goldman interviewed by Voyage LA
Camae Ayewa announces new album, “The Great Bailout”
USC Thornton Composition program faculty member Camae Ayewa (Moor Mother) has announced that her new album, The Great Bailout, will be released on March 8 via ANTI-. The nine-track album includes contributions from Lonnie Holley, Angel Bat Dawid, Mary Lattimore, Vijay Iyer, Raia Was, Aaron Dilloway and Alya Al-Sultani. The first single “Guilty,” featuring Lattimore,… Continue reading Camae Ayewa announces new album, “The Great Bailout”