Dana Gioia inducted to Hawthorne Hall of Fame
Dana Gioia, the Judge Widney Professor of Poetry and Public Culture at USC who teaches in USC Thornton’s Arts Leadership and Musicology programs, is a 2019 inductee to the Hawthorne Hall of Fame. A native of Hawthorne, Calif., the renowned poet has received many honors during his career, including being named the Poet Laureate of… Continue reading Dana Gioia inducted to Hawthorne Hall of Fame
Tim Page quoted on NPR
Tim Page, Professor of Musicology at USC Thornton, was interviewed by NPR for a piece on the passing of André Previn. Page, a Pulitzer Prize-winning former music critic, explained that jazz was just one of the avenues that the multitalented artist explored. “He really seriously distinguished himself in a lot of different fields. He was… Continue reading Tim Page quoted on NPR
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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Red Hen Press: An Afternoon of Poetry & Performance
Free this Sunday afternoon? USC Distinguished Professor Morten Lauridsen presents his celebrated music with Thornton faculty and alumni alike, including Rod Gilfry, Carin Gilfry, Dana Gioia, and more. The event, Red Hen Press: An Afternoon of Poetry & Performance, will take place at The Broad Stage! The spiritual depth of Morten Lauridsen’s music, paired with… Continue reading Red Hen Press: An Afternoon of Poetry & Performance
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
Judy Lewis gives keynote speech at music education conference in Norway
Judy Lewis, professor in the K-12 Contemporary Teaching Practice program at USC Thornton, gave the keynote address at the National Conference of Music Teacher Educators in Norway this October. Lewis spoke about her work with urban minority children and popular music in a lecture entitled, “The act of listening: What twenty 10-year olds taught me… Continue reading Judy Lewis gives keynote speech at music education conference in Norway
Tim Page helps verify Glenn Gould’s famous Bach score
The score for Glenn Gould’s iconic 1981 recording of Bach’s “Goldberg” Variations has resurfaced, and its authenticity has been verified by Tim Page, a professor at both the USC Thornton School of Music and the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism. “I would call this the equivalent of a shooting script of a movie,”… Continue reading Tim Page helps verify Glenn Gould’s famous Bach score