Jo-Michael Scheibe conducts a choir of 680 students
Jo-Michael Scheibe, chair of the USC Thornton Choral and Sacred Music department, conducted a group of 680 high school choristers from across the state of Utah at the Mormon Tabernacle in Salt Lake City on October 10. Their 30 minute All State Choir program was preceded by a performance of the University of Utah Chamber… Continue reading Jo-Michael Scheibe conducts a choir of 680 students
Donald Crockett’s album “Blue Earth” reviewed in Gramophone
“Blue Earth,” a recent album of original works by Donald Crockett, chair of the USC Thornton Composition program, was reviewed in the September 2015 issue of Gramophone. Reviewer Donald Rosenberg noted that the album’s three works, which were recorded by the Boston Modern Orchestra Project under conductor Gil Rose, “show the American composer fully engaged… Continue reading Donald Crockett’s album “Blue Earth” reviewed in Gramophone
Morten Lauridsen artist-in-residence at Arcosanti urban laboratory
Morten Lauridsen, Distinguished Professor of Composition at USC Thornton and National Medal of Arts winner, was the artist-in-residence at the Arcosanti urban laboratory in rural Arizona from Sep. 14-19. The residency culminated in a concert celebrating Lauridsen’s choral works, including his beloved “Lux Aeterna,” featuring Orpheus Male Chorus of Phoenix, the NAU Shrine of the… Continue reading Morten Lauridsen artist-in-residence at Arcosanti urban laboratory
Book by Keyboard Studies professor Stewart Gordon reviewed in Clavier Companion
“Planning Your Piano Success: A Blueprint for Aspiring Musicians” (Oxford University Press, 2014), a book by pianist and USC Thornton Keyboard Studies faculty member Stewart Gordon, was positively reviewed in the May/June 2015 issue of Clavier Companion. Reviewer Carolyn True wrote that the book “is a terrific resource for budding musicians. It will inspire students… Continue reading Book by Keyboard Studies professor Stewart Gordon reviewed in Clavier Companion
JoAnn Turovsky receives Lifetime Achievement Award from American Harp Society
Harpist JoAnn Turovsky, who has taught on the USC Thornton Strings faculty for over 30 years, has received the Lifetime Achievement Award for her extraordinary service to The American Harp Society, Inc. Turovsky also serves as principal harpist with the Los Angeles Opera Orchestra, the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, and the Los Angeles Master Chorale… Continue reading JoAnn Turovsky receives Lifetime Achievement Award from American Harp Society
Todd Brabec
Todd Brabec, former Executive Vice President and Director of Worldwide Membership for ASCAP (the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers), is the co-author (with his brother Jeff, Vice President of Business Affairs for Chrysalis Music Group) of the best selling music business book Music Money and Success: the Insiders Guide to Making Money in… Continue reading Todd Brabec
Jeffrey Brabec
Jeffrey Brabec is Vice President of Business Affairs for BMG Chrysalis, representing the catalogues of popular artists such as: OutKast, David Bowie, My Morning Jacket, Sheryl Crow, John Denver, Blondie, Paul Anka, Billy Idol, Jethro Tull, The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, A3 (“The Sopranos” theme), Dan Wilson, TV on the Radio, Ray LaMontagne, Danger Mouse, and… Continue reading Jeffrey Brabec
Alan Smith premieres composition with Boston Symphony Orchestra
Alan Smith, chair of Keyboard Studies and director of the USC Thornton Keyboard Collaborative Arts program, recently premiered a new composition with the Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO). “I’m Memorizing You,” a work for baritone, cello and piano, was commissioned for the 75th anniversary of the Tanglewood Music Center, the BSO’s summer performance venue, and premiered… Continue reading Alan Smith premieres composition with Boston Symphony Orchestra
Richard Wolf
Richard “Wolfie” Wolf is an Emmy Award-winning composer, RIAA multi-platinum awarded music producer, teacher and author. Wolf worked on projects with Prince, Bell Biv DeVoe, Seal, Freddie Mercury, MC Lyte, Eazy-E and Coolio, and has contributed to the soundtracks for over 3000 films and television episodes ranging from twelve seasons of NCIS and The Sandman… Continue reading Richard Wolf
Alumni and faculty receive EMMY nominations for outstanding film scoring
USC Thornton alumni and faculty have been honored with EMMY Award nominations. Duncan Thum (BA ’06, Guitar, GCRT ’13, SMPTV) has been nominated for Outstanding Music Composition For A Series (Original Dramatic Score) for the documentary series “Chef’s Table.” Several other alumni, including composers Tyler Sabbag (BS ’05, Jazz Studies) and Steve Gernes (GCRT ’13,… Continue reading Alumni and faculty receive EMMY nominations for outstanding film scoring