Ken Stacey
Crystal Barron
Greg Phillinganes
Greg Phillinganes is one of the world’s most sought-after keyboard artists. A Detroit native and music veteran for 50 years, he began his career in 1975 with Stevie Wonder as part of his band, Wonderlove. Since leaving Stevie in 1979, Phillinganes went on to record, perform, tour and/or write with a staggering array of Grammy… Continue reading Greg Phillinganes
Luciana Souza performs with Carnegie Hall’s NYO Jazz on Latin American tour
Luciana Souza, a Grammy Award-winning vocalist and USC Thornton Jazz Studies faculty member, performed with Carnegie Hall’s National Youth Orchestra on their debut Latin American tour. Led by artistic director and bandleader/trumpeter Sean Jones, the ensemble gave concerts in Brazil and the Dominican Republic from July 27–August 8. *** Photo courtesy of USC Thornton.
Jeffrey Kahane featured on Gabriel Kahane’s upcoming album, “Heirloom”
USC Thornton Keyboard Studies faculty member Jeffrey Kahane is featured on Gabriel Kahane’s upcoming album, Heirloom, due October 10 via Nonesuch. The album includes a concerto for piano and chamber orchestra of the same name, written for conductor and pianist Jeffrey Kahane. Listen to the first movement of the concerto, “Guitars in the Attic,” here.… Continue reading Jeffrey Kahane featured on Gabriel Kahane’s upcoming album, “Heirloom”
Doug Tornquist joined Chicago Symphony Orchestra as principal tubist for Ravinia Festival
On July 12, USC Thornton Winds & Percussion faculty member Doug Tornquist (’83, DMA ’96) served as principal tubist for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at the 2025 Ravinia Festival. Conducted by Marin Alsop, the concert program featured George Gershwin’s Concerto in F and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6. Tornquist has been a part of Southern California’s… Continue reading Doug Tornquist joined Chicago Symphony Orchestra as principal tubist for Ravinia Festival
Daniel Dávila
Daniel Dávila is a Los Angeles native and a distinguished vocalist, producer, songwriter and engineer. With a career spanning multiple facets of the music industry, he has collaborated with globally renowned artists such as Kanye West, Ty Dolla $ign, Katy Perry and Robert Glasper, amassing over one billion streams worldwide across his credits. Dávila began… Continue reading Daniel Dávila
Seth Parker Woods to serve as artistic director of “Rencontres Franco-Américaines” chamber music festival
Seth Parker Woods, cellist and Robert Mann Chair in Strings and Chamber Music at USC Thornton, will serve as the USA artistic director of the “Rencontres Franco Américaines” chamber music festival—an annual gathering of French and American classical music artists taking place August 15-20. The 2025 festival will feature the Ivory Trio, comprised of pianist… Continue reading Seth Parker Woods to serve as artistic director of “Rencontres Franco-Américaines” chamber music festival
Jeff Brabec included in The Mechanical Licensing Collective’s Teacher Appreciation Week celebration
The Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) included USC Thornton Music Industry program faculty member Jeff Brabec in a press release celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week, which took place May 5–9. The MLC highlighted its educational initiatives aimed at empowering both educators and the next generation of music industry professionals. “The MLC’s website and Educator Toolkit are filled… Continue reading Jeff Brabec included in The Mechanical Licensing Collective’s Teacher Appreciation Week celebration
Haleigh Bowers
Haleigh Bowers is a Los Angeles–based songwriter, performer and educator whose creative work pushes the boundaries of each of her disciplines. Known for her evocative melodies and compelling lyrical narratives, Bowers draws inspiration from both literature and music to craft songs that resonate with diverse audiences. She has performed at renowned venues across the country and… Continue reading Haleigh Bowers