USC’s Popular Music Class Assignment: Sing for Chaka Khan
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Huxlee’s new single, “22”– performed live from Pietown Sound
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Music video “Learn from You” by USC Thornton Students
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USC Thornton Popular Music Program Senior Showcase, 2013
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USC Thornton’s progressive curriculum highlighted in The Chronicle of Higher Education
In a recent article, The Chronicle of Higher Education cited USC Thornton’s progressive curriculum in integrating popular music into its core curriculum, which “offers the prospect not only of making significant advances in musical education, diversity, and inclusion, but also of protecting and preserving the rich accomplishments of the American music-school tradition.” The article went… Continue reading USC Thornton’s progressive curriculum highlighted in The Chronicle of Higher Education
Popular Music alums Annie Dingwall, Barry Harris, and current student Nolan Frank produce holiday song benefiting GRAMMY Camp
Popular music alum Barry Harris (BM ’13) and current student Nolan Frank (BM ’15) produced the annual National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences’ holiday card single. The song, This Time of Year, was written and performed by fellow Popular Music graduate, Annie Dingwall (BM ’13). The proceeds from the single’s sales will benefit the… Continue reading Popular Music alums Annie Dingwall, Barry Harris, and current student Nolan Frank produce holiday song benefiting GRAMMY Camp
Popular Music student Malia Civetz to perform with Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
Malia Civetz (BA ’16), current student in USC Thornton’s Popular Music Program, performs tonight with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra in Beethoven Meets Coldplay, a symphonic mash-up of Beethoven’s Eroica and several of Coldplay’s most famous songs. Civetz was selected as the female lead alongside Ben Jones of the Grammy Award-winning a capella group Chanticleer and… Continue reading Popular Music student Malia Civetz to perform with Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
USC Thornton celebrates final Charles Dickens Dinner
Friends and fans of the USC Thornton School of Music celebrated the holiday season as they have for more than a quarter of a century – at the Charles Dickens Dinner. The Dec. 12 event, titled “Remembering Dickens Past,” raised money for scholarships. Three talented student musicians – Annelle Kazumi Gregory, Tina Huynh and Max… Continue reading USC Thornton celebrates final Charles Dickens Dinner
Young Guru participates in Tech808 conference for entrepreneurs from underrepresented backgrounds
Young Guru, a USC Thornton artist in residence, was a featured guest at last week’s Tech808 conference in New York for entrepreneurs who love hip hop. “The crowd of fans thrust their cellphones toward him. They didn’t want autographs. They wanted app advice,” an article in re/code stated. “And one by one, 10 minutes by… Continue reading Young Guru participates in Tech808 conference for entrepreneurs from underrepresented backgrounds
The Hollywood Reporter ranks USC Thornton in top three of music schools
In the November 14th issue of The Hollywood Reporter, the USC Thornton School of Music was ranked third on their list of the “Top 25 Music Schools of 2014.” Among the descriptions of notable faculty and alumni, THR included DJ-producer Young Guru and USC Thornton alumni Bear McCreary, who has garnered critical acclaim for scoring… Continue reading The Hollywood Reporter ranks USC Thornton in top three of music schools