Keyboard Studies DMA candidates contribute to CAPMT conference and journal
USC Thornton Keyboard Studies DMA candidates Michael Krikorian, Daniel Linder, Eva Schaumkell and Alexander Zhu were recently selected to present a research poster at the California Association of Professional Music Teachers (CAPMT) state conference in Fresno. The students, all of whom are MTNA USC Collegiate Chapter members, presented on the subject of “Demystifying 20th and… Continue reading Keyboard Studies DMA candidates contribute to CAPMT conference and journal
Andrew Brownell takes piano position at UT-Austin
Andrew Brownell (MM ’03, Keyboard Studies) recently took the position of Assistant Professor of Piano at the Butler School of Music at the University of Texas at Austin. Brownell tutored at the University of Cambridge for five years and taught at the Koninklijk Conservatorium in Antwerp. He has worked with orchestras such as the Hallé… Continue reading Andrew Brownell takes piano position at UT-Austin
Applications are now open for the LA Phil’s Hack Music LA
Applications are now open for Hack Music LA, a two-day event (October 7 & 8) that will bring together 75 of the country’s most creative makers to develop tools and experiences to expand music for all. The innovative, music-inspired hackathon is hosted by the LA Phil in partnership with the USC Thornton School of Music… Continue reading Applications are now open for the LA Phil’s Hack Music LA
Oxford University Press releases Stewart Gordon’s new book
“Beethoven’s 32 Piano Sonatas: A Handbook for Performers,” a book by USC Thornton Keyboard Studies faculty member Stewart Gordon, was recently published by the Oxford University Press. The book provides historical context, as well as important conceptual and interpretive information, for each of Beethoven’s 32 piano sonatas. A well-known pianist, composer, and author, Gordon has… Continue reading Oxford University Press releases Stewart Gordon’s new book
Jeffrey Kahane receives accolades for Beethoven’s Ninth with LACO
USC Thornton Keyboard Studies faculty member Jeffrey Kahane received praise from both the Los Angeles Times and the Wall Street Journal for his work conducting Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (LACO) in Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony. Kahane has served as LACO’s music director for 20 years, the longest of any in the ensemble’s history. This summer, he… Continue reading Jeffrey Kahane receives accolades for Beethoven’s Ninth with LACO
Jeffrey Kahane profiled in the Wall Street Journal
USC Thornton faculty member Jeffrey Kahane was profiled in the April 17 issue of the Wall Street Journal about his 20 years as music director of Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (LACO). In May, at the conclusion of the orchestra’s 2016-17 season, Kahane will retire from LACO to teach in Thornton’s Keyboard Studies program full time.… Continue reading Jeffrey Kahane profiled in the Wall Street Journal
Thomas Kotcheff and the Argus Quartet team for music video
Thomas Kotcheff (MM ’12, composition), a doctoral candidate in the USC Thornton Composition program, recently collaborated with the Argus Quartet to create a music video of his work, scratch cradle. The quartet, which includes alumni violinists Jason Issokson (MM’10) and Clara Kim (DMA ’15), along with violist Dana Kelley and cellist Joann Whang, originally commissioned… Continue reading Thomas Kotcheff and the Argus Quartet team for music video
Hanbo Ma earns second prize in Fresno piano competition
USC Thornton Keyboard Studies DMA candidate Hanbo Ma recently competed in the Fresno Musical Club’s annual scholarship competition, where she earned second prize, also known as the Susan Torres Award. This past November, Ma, a student of faculty member Daniel Pollack, took the top prize in the Budapest Concert Division of the Los Angeles International… Continue reading Hanbo Ma earns second prize in Fresno piano competition
Strong USC Thornton showing in LA Phil’s 2017-18 season
The Los Angeles Philharmonic (LA Phil) recently announced its 2017-18 concert season, which includes featured performances by numerous USC Thornton faculty and alumni. In December, the Calder Quartet, which includes Thornton alumni Benjamin Jacobson (BM’01, MM’07, violin), Andrew Bulbrook (BM ’02, violin), Jonathan Moerschel (BM ’01, MM ’03, viola) and Eric Byers (BM ’03, cello),… Continue reading Strong USC Thornton showing in LA Phil’s 2017-18 season
Grant Gershon to conduct Hoffmann at LA Opera
USC Thornton alumnus and Board of Councilors member Grant Gershon (’85, piano) will conduct LA Opera’s production of The Tales of Hoffmann on April 6th. Gershon, Resident Conductor and a long-time Chorus Master of the company, will step in for LA Opera’s General Director Plácido Domingo, who will be conducting the remainder of the production’s… Continue reading Grant Gershon to conduct Hoffmann at LA Opera