
A Time for Celebration
The USC Thornton community returned to campus to honor the Class of 2022.

2022 Outstanding Graduates
USC Thornton students in composition, choral music, musicology and violin performance are recognized for distinction.

Meet The New Faculty: León F. García Corona
As part of a new series this spring, USC Thornton welcomes León F. García Corona, new assistant professor of musicology.

USC Thornton faculty Beatriz Ilari and Veronika Krausas receive Advancing Scholarship awards
USC Thornton faculty members Veronika Krausas and Beatriz Illari were awarded by Advancing Scholarship in the Humanities and Social Sciences (ASHSS). The ASHSS research and creative project grants program, an initiative of the USC Office of the Provost, promotes the development of innovative and influential scholarly and creative output in the arts, humanities and humanistic… Continue reading USC Thornton faculty Beatriz Ilari and Veronika Krausas receive Advancing Scholarship awards

Meet The New Faculty: Candice D. Mattio & Jonathan A. Gómez
As part of a new series this spring, USC Thornton welcomes exceptional new faculty members Candice D. Mattio and Jonathan A. Gómez.

Expanding the Definition of a Music School
Robert Cutietta is stepping down as dean of the USC Thornton School of Music after 20 years of inspired service, and we look back on the school’s legacy of innovation.

IN CONVERSATION WITH | Bruce Alan Brown and Lisa de Alwis
The IN CONVERSATION WITH | series profiles the careers, accomplishments and relationships of USC Thornton faculty and alumni.

A Golden Opportunity
April’s live events at USC Thornton start off with a bang when GRAMMY Award-winning jazz group Yellowjackets performs with USC Thornton Winds on April 1.

Sean Nye publishes new book
USC Thornton Musicology program faculty member Sean Nye published Modeselektor’s Happy Birthday! on Feb. 24. The book explores the histories of Berlin techno, European rave culture and electronic music through the lens of Modeselektor’s 2007 album Happy Birthday! Nye will present his work as part of a virtual panel on Thursday, March 3. The panel… Continue reading Sean Nye publishes new book

Building the Next Generation of Leaders in the Arts
The Arts Leadership master’s degree is a customized experience aimed to help students realize their dreams.