Shelby Wong: The New Classical
USC Thornton’s new approach to classical music education gives students access to the expansive resources of a world-class university.
Annie Jacobs-Perkins: The New Classical
USC Thornton’s radical new approach to classical music education allows students to shape their own path by studying the things they love.
Theodosia Roussos: The New Classical
USC Thornton’s radical new approach to classical music education allows students to shape their own path by studying the things they love.
A New Model for Classical Music Education
The USC Thornton School of Music has created a new model of classical music education by rethinking what it means to be a virtuoso in the 21st century.
The New Classical at USC Thornton
The classical music profession is changing, and so is USC Thornton, which will introduce a new model for classical music education in Fall 2019.
Crossing A Digital Ocean
Katya Richardson, a junior in the Composition program, premieres work at Royal Opera House after using Skype to collaborate with British choreographer Charlotte Edmonds.
In Their Own Words
There are many things that make USC Thornton an extraordinary place to study music, but don’t take our word for it. Let our students tell you.
Francisco Fullana Awarded Avery Fisher Career Grant
Francisco Fullana, a Thornton alum and principal violinist of the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, earns prestigious grant for young musicians with exceptional career potential.
Subbing with the Symphony
USC Thornton alumni and faculty Eric Byers, Timothy Loo and Ben Hong stepped in at the last minute to perform a daunting U.S. premiere with the L.A. Phil.
A Festival by and for Students
A group of USC Thornton students have launched a new music festival, the Los Angeles Emerging Artists’ Festival, debuting this weekend.