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
Beatriz Ilari cited in The Daily Beast on why “Baby Shark” is so catchy
USC Thornton faculty member Beatriz Ilari researches how musical development impacts the growth of infants, children and adolescents. This significant research puts her in a unique perspective on a less crucial topic: why children songs are so catchy. More pointedly, how did the recent song “Baby Shark” crack the Billboard Hot 100 list, rising to… Continue reading Beatriz Ilari cited in The Daily Beast on why “Baby Shark” is so catchy
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Dee Dee Panero Paakkari wins Grammy Signature Schools Grant
Dee Dee Panero Paakkari ’80, the director of the John Marshall High School music program in Los Angeles, was awarded a Grammy Signature Schools Grant for 2018-2020. The Music Education alum accepted the award after conducting her mandorchestra at a gala ceremony at the GRAMMY Museum in October. Since 1995, Paakkari has led the symphony… Continue reading Dee Dee Panero Paakkari wins Grammy Signature Schools Grant