Ludwig Göransson featured in L.A. Times on the making of Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners”
USC Thornton Screen Scoring program graduate Ludwig Göransson (GCRT ’08) was featured in a Los Angeles Times article about the creative process behind Ryan Coogler’s horror film, Sinners, released on April 18. The film was heralded as “a culmination of [Göransson and Coogler’s] unique creative partnership, a deeply personal celebration of their shared love of… Continue reading Ludwig Göransson featured in L.A. Times on the making of Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners”
Raashi Kulkarni Composed Score for “A Nice Indian Boy”
USC Thornton Screen Scoring program alumna Raashi Kulkarni (MM ’18, GCRT ’16) composed the score for the film, A Nice Indian Boy, released on April 4. Kulkarni’s score blends rich Indian musical elements and Western orchestral traditions, while also balancing Bollywood influences with a modern pop sensibility. The film is an adaptation of a 15-year-old… Continue reading Raashi Kulkarni Composed Score for “A Nice Indian Boy”
Chanda Dancy composed score for “One of Them Days”
USC Thornton Screen Scoring program graduate Chanda Dancy (GRCT ‘04) composed the score for the comedy film One of Them Days, released on January 17. Starring Keke Palmer and SZA, the film follows two roommates who go to extreme lengths to avoid eviction and keep their friendship intact. Dancy is an accomplished film and TV… Continue reading Chanda Dancy composed score for “One of Them Days”
Michael McCuistion
Michael McCuistion is an Emmy Award-winning composer who writes for film, television, multimedia and the concert hall. Nominated for 10 Emmy Awards and five Annie Awards, he also composed and conducted the music for the Oscar-winning short film My Mother Dreams The Satan’s Disciples In New York. McCuistion holds a bachelor’s degree with highest honors… Continue reading Michael McCuistion
Thanh Tran
Thanh Tran is a Los Angeles-based music preparation supervisor, music copyist, and music librarian, preparing scores and parts for film, TV, and games recording sessions. Tran’s notable clients include the Grammy Awards, Disney Parks Entertainment, Hollywood Scoring Los Angeles, “Halo 4 & 5” (343 Industries), American Idol (ABC), the film trailers for Avengers: Endgame and… Continue reading Thanh Tran
Michael Abels and Austin Wintory commissioned by LACO to create new orchestral works
USC Thornton alumni Michael Abels (‘84) and Austin Wintory (‘07) were recently commissioned by the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra to compose original orchestral works for the concert hall. LACO received $2 million from the “Joan and Jeff Beal Fund for Living Composers” to commission the composers. Abels is expected to write a concerto for the… Continue reading Michael Abels and Austin Wintory commissioned by LACO to create new orchestral works
Ludwig Göransson receives 2024 Eliason Merit Award
Acclaimed composer Ludwig Göransson (GCRT ’08) has received the 2024 Eliason Merit Award from the Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce – Los Angeles (SACC-LA), announced on Nov. 1. “It is a profound honor to receive the Eliason Merit Award,” Göransson said in a statement. “This recognition is a testament to the incredible opportunities I’ve had to… Continue reading Ludwig Göransson receives 2024 Eliason Merit Award
Ludwig Göransson to compose score for Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners”
USC Thornton Screen Scoring program alumnus Ludwig Göransson (GCRT ’08) will compose the score for Ryan Coogler’s upcoming horror film, Sinners, starring Michael B. Jordan and Hailee Steinfeld. Göransson is also an executive producer on the film, which premieres in theatres on March 7, 2025. Watch the trailer here. *** Photo courtesy of USC Thornton
USC Thornton alumni win 2024 Emmy Awards
On Sept. 15, three USC Thornton alumni won 2024 Emmy Awards for excellence in television programming and individual achievement. Composer Carlos Rafael Rivera (MM ’04, DMA ’10) won his third Emmy in the Outstanding Music Composition category for “Lessons in Chemistry.” Music editor Ben Schor (‘02) won his first Emmy in the Outstanding Sound Editing… Continue reading USC Thornton alumni win 2024 Emmy Awards
Thornton faculty and alumni record 25th anniversary album for Chandra X-ray Observatory
USC Thornton faculty and alumni participated in a recording at Sony Pictures for the upcoming album Chandra-X: Into Darkness, a musical celebration marking 25 years of space exploration and research through the lens of the Chandra X-ray Observatory. Produced by Thornton faculty member Christian Amonson, the project will feature a 95-piece orchestra featuring faculty members… Continue reading Thornton faculty and alumni record 25th anniversary album for Chandra X-ray Observatory