Joe Poindexter named chief communications officer and executive VP, digital of PULSE Music Group
USC Thornton Music Industry program faculty member Joe Poindexter was named chief communications officer and executive vice president of digital at PULSE Music Group. Poindexter has worked with PULSE for 12 years, overseeing the company’s digital marketing strategy. Based in Los Angeles, PULSE is an independent music publisher and record label with an award-winning client… Continue reading Joe Poindexter named chief communications officer and executive VP, digital of PULSE Music Group
USC Thornton music industry class visits L.A. Coliseum
USC Thornton’s Concert Production and Promotion class took a field trip to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, as featured by USC Today. Students toured the stadium and learned from Coliseum staff about the production of large-scale music events, bringing classroom concepts to life. The class is taught by Michael Garcia, chair of the music industry… Continue reading USC Thornton music industry class visits L.A. Coliseum
Jeff Brabec and Todd Brabec receive Support of Songwriters and Publishers Award from AIMP LA
Jeff Brabec and Todd Brabec, faculty members in the USC Thornton Music Industry program, received the Support of Songwriters and Publishers Award at AIMP LA’s 2023 Holiday Party and Annual Awards on Dec. 5. The Association of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP) held their year-end event in Beverly Hills, CA. AIMP LA president Marc Caruso presented… Continue reading Jeff Brabec and Todd Brabec receive Support of Songwriters and Publishers Award from AIMP LA
Thornton alumni win in 2023 Hollywood Music in Media Awards
USC Thornton alumni won in various categories of the 2023 Hollywood Music in Media Awards, which were presented Nov. 15 at The Avalon in Los Angeles. Music Industry alum Angela Leus (’22) won in the film music supervision category for her work on Trolls Band Together. Screen Scoring alum Fabrizio Mancinelli (GCRT ’09) won best… Continue reading Thornton alumni win in 2023 Hollywood Music in Media Awards
Billboard names USC Thornton a top music business school
On October 10, Billboard included USC Thornton on their 2023 list of Top Music Business Schools in the world. Billboard highlighted Thornton’s Music Industry program as well as the school’s emphasis on collaboration and networking. They noted Thornton’s “close ties with the L.A. music community,” which allows students to learn from alumni and industry professionals… Continue reading Billboard names USC Thornton a top music business school
Gregg Field featured in CBS Sunday Morning segment on Henry Mancini
USC Thornton Board of Councilors Chair Gregg Field was featured in a new CBS Sunday Morning segment on the late composer Henry Mancini. Field discussed the fame of Mancini’s film and television music, such as the ubiquitous “Pink Panther Theme” and “Moon River” from Breakfast at Tiffany’s. The segment included a recording session of his… Continue reading Gregg Field featured in CBS Sunday Morning segment on Henry Mancini
Dallas Caton awarded platinum record for production of “Numb Little Bug”
Dallas Caton (BS ’20), a music producer and USC Thornton Music Industry program alumnus, was awarded a platinum record by the Recording Industry Association of America for his production of Em Beihold’s hit song “Numb Little Bug.”
Casey Stone receives Peabody Award for Disney+ series “Andor”
USC Thornton alumnus Casey Stone (’93) received a Peabody Award for his work as a score mixer on the Disney+ television series Andor. Stone has recorded and mixed scores for acclaimed productions such as Free Guy, Edge of Tomorrow and Frozen.
Jane Davidson
Jane Davidson is an attorney who focuses her practice on Entertainment Law and Litigation at Munck Wilson Mandala. After graduating from USC Thornton’s Music Industry program, Davidson worked full-time in the music industry while pursuing her law degree from Loyola Law School’s evening program. As a litigator, her primary focus area is intellectual property in entertainment… Continue reading Jane Davidson
Joe Poindexter
Joe Poindexter is the chief communications officer and executive vice president of digital at PULSE Music Group, an independent music publisher, record label and music services company based in Los Angeles. The company’s roster of talented artists, producers and songwriters includes Brent Faiyaz, James Blake, Turnstile, Kehlani, FNZ, Ty Dolla $ign, Cordae, Tyler Johnson, Freddie… Continue reading Joe Poindexter