Virginia Stewart and William Coppola to present papers at Mayday Colloquium/LGBTQ Studies and Music Education Symposium
Virginia Stewart, a doctoral student in the Music Teaching & Learning program, will present a paper entitled “Finding Social Justice with the Gay Mens Chorus of Los Angles during the Pandemic” at the 32nd Mayday Colloquium/4th LGBTQ Studies and Music Education Symposium at the end of the month. The virtual symposium will take place June… Continue reading Virginia Stewart and William Coppola to present papers at Mayday Colloquium/LGBTQ Studies and Music Education Symposium
Jacob Vogel
Director of the USC Trojan Marching Band, Vogel’s artistic vision has been instrumental to the success of his collaborative efforts with the Thornton School of Music’s Popular Music Program, the Kaufman School of Dance, X Ambassador’s Sam Harris, Fitz and the Tantrums, composers Ramin Djawadi and Alan Silvestri, as well as Angelina Jolie and Mark Hamill.
William Coppola
William Coppola is Assistant Professor of Music Teaching and Learning at the USC Thornton School of Music. His primary research interest examines the role of humility and egotism as they pertain to the ethical and prosocial development of musicians and music educators. His research has been published in the Journal of Research in Music Education;… Continue reading William Coppola
Angelica Brooks named a Maryland MMEA Outstanding Music Educator of the Year
Angelica Brooks, a DMA candidate in the Music Teaching and Learning program, has been named one of the 2021 Maryland MMEA Outstanding Music Educators of the Year. In 2019, Brooks was named the Prince George’s County Public Schools Teacher of the Year. She currently teaches choir, drama, and music theory as the Director of Choral… Continue reading Angelica Brooks named a Maryland MMEA Outstanding Music Educator of the Year
Beatriz Ilari to speak at 16th Annual McMaster Neuromusic Virtual Conference
Faculty member Beatriz Ilari, chair of the Music Teaching & Learning program, will be a keynote speaker at the 16th Annual McMaster Neuromusic Virtual Conference on Nov. 14. Ilari, a renowned author and researcher in the areas of music, child development and cognition, will deliver a talk entitled “Cross-cultural music research with children: Lessons from… Continue reading Beatriz Ilari to speak at 16th Annual McMaster Neuromusic Virtual Conference
William E. Doyle wins Saturday Visiter Award for Poe-inspired opera
USC Thornton alum William E. Doyle (DMA ‘88) was recently awarded the Saturday Visiter Award for “Original Works Inspired by E.A. Poe’s Life and Writing” from the International Edgar Allan Poe Festival in October. Doyle received the award for his 2019 work “Extraordinary Tales in Music”, a 90-minute opera that explores the works that influenced… Continue reading William E. Doyle wins Saturday Visiter Award for Poe-inspired opera
Angel Velez launches Silent Films Live: Halloween Uncanceled
USC Thornton Music Education alum Angel Velez (MA ‘14), a conductor, educator and Associate Board Member for Education Through Music-Los Angeles (ETM-LA), will host Silent Films Live: Halloween Uncanceled, a family-friendly virtual celebration of silent film benefiting ETM-LA. The event will include a virtual concert of six silent film scores reimagined by guest composers and… Continue reading Angel Velez launches Silent Films Live: Halloween Uncanceled
Beatriz Ilari cited in article about how music of “Frozen” appeals to kids
Music Teaching & Learning professor Beatriz Ilari was recently cited in an article about the music of Disney’s “Frozen,” and how common traits in childrens’ music can determine whether new music from “Frozen 2” will earn the same success as “Let it Go.” Ilari, who studies music development of babies and young children, is well-versed… Continue reading Beatriz Ilari cited in article about how music of “Frozen” appeals to kids
Dean Robert Cutietta quoted in article about children’s taste in music
Robert Cutietta, Dean of the USC Thornton School of Music, was recently quoted in an article discussing the role parents and family play in shaping a child’s taste in music. While many parents hope to influence their children’s taste in music from an early age, Cutietta says that this is often done in vain. What’s… Continue reading Dean Robert Cutietta quoted in article about children’s taste in music
Shani Rose’s song in the finals of the 2019 Romanian National Eurovision Selection
Thornton alumna Shani Rose (’10, MM ’11) was featured in the finals of the 2019 Romanian National Eurovision selection, for her song “Right Now,” performed by artist Olivier Kaye. Co-written by herself, Ovi Jacobsen (who placed third in the 2010 International Eurovision), and Rasmus Bosse, “Right Now” was released by German label CAP-Sounds in February… Continue reading Shani Rose’s song in the finals of the 2019 Romanian National Eurovision Selection