Bear McCreary offers insights into his scores on podcast The Fourth Wall
Bear McCreary (BM ‘02) was recently interviewed on The Fourth Wall, a podcast that aims to get a behind the scenes look at the film industry from industry professionals. McCreary, who is known for his diverse catalogue of work and innovative scores, offered insights into the process of scoring some of his well-known projects. About… Continue reading Bear McCreary offers insights into his scores on podcast The Fourth Wall
Jaimie Pangan nominated for Hollywood Music in Media Award
USC Thornton Screen Scoring alum Jaimie Pangan received a Hollywood Music in Media award nomination for her song “Farewell” in the category of Contemporary Classical/Instrumental. The Hollywood Music in Media Academy honors original music in visual media from around the globe, with past winners including fellow Screen Scoring alum Ludwig Goransson (Black Panther), Max Richter… Continue reading Jaimie Pangan nominated for Hollywood Music in Media Award
Jon Burlingame to host new Disney podcast
USC Thornton Screen Scoring faculty member Jon Burlingame will be the host for Disney Music Group’s new podcast, “For Scores.” In each episode, Burlingame, who is a regular contributor to Variety, will interview television and film composers from, Disney, Marvel, Pixar, Lucasfilm and 20th Century Fox. Burlingame’s personal connections with the composers will give listeners… Continue reading Jon Burlingame to host new Disney podcast
Laura Karpman featured in the Los Angeles Times
Laura Karpman, a USC Thornton Screen Scoring faculty member, was recently profiled in the the Los Angeles Times about her orchestral piece All American that premiered at the Hollywood Bowl on Thursday, August 22. Karpman told the Times, “It’s about amplifying women. It’s about wanting to be out loud myself, but it’s also about saying,… Continue reading Laura Karpman featured in the Los Angeles Times
Thornton alumni and faculty recognized by BMI at annual awards
At the 35th annual BMI Film, TV & Visual Media Awards, USC Thornton alumni and faculty were recognized as top performing composers. Ludwig Göransson (GC ’08) added to his long list of 2019 awards, which includes three GRAMMYs and an Oscar, and won an award for Venom and Creed II. Additionally, in the BMI Cable… Continue reading Thornton alumni and faculty recognized by BMI at annual awards
Bear McCreary and Ludwig Göransson earn acclaim for television themes
In a Rotten Tomatoes’ article ranking the 21 best TV theme songs of the past 21 years, two USC Thornton alumni made the list. Bear McCreary ’02 ranked fourth for his iconic theme to The Walking Dead, and Screen Scoring alumnus Ludwig Göransson’s (GC ’08) theme for the comedy Community was listed as sixteenth. In April, Göransson… Continue reading Bear McCreary and Ludwig Göransson earn acclaim for television themes
Bear McCreary wins BAFTA Award
USC Thornton Screen Scoring alumnus Bear McCreary ‘02 recently won the 2019 British Academy Games Awards in the Music category for his score of “God of War.” This award is one of many accolades McCreary has earned for this project. He previously was nominated for a Game Audio Network Guild award and won the second… Continue reading Bear McCreary wins BAFTA Award
Laura Karpman calls for more female composers in music and film industry
Laura Karpman, a USC Thornton Screen Scoring faculty member, was featured in Billboard’s article “How Female Composers are Pushing the Boundaries to Change the Music and Film Industry.” The piece focused on a panel discussion on how to increase the number of female composers in the film industry, hosted by the Women in Film advocacy… Continue reading Laura Karpman calls for more female composers in music and film industry
Gernot Wolfgang collaborates with Thornton faculty and alumni on new album
USC Thornton alumnus Gernot Wolfgang (’94) just announced his new chamber music album Vienna and the West on Albany Records. The album, which was recorded over four days in May 2018, features Thornton faculty members Judith Farmer, Ben Hong and Andrew Shulman, as well as Thornton alumni Nic Gerpe (DMA ’12), Edgar Lopez (MM’ 15,… Continue reading Gernot Wolfgang collaborates with Thornton faculty and alumni on new album
Jongnic Bontemps conducts his “United Skates” score at TV Academy
On March 6, USC Thornton Screen Scoring alumnus Jongnic Bontemps (GCRT ’12) conducted excerpts of his score for the new HBO documentary United Skates in a concert sponsored by the Television Academy to celebrate the launch of its new category for Best Documentary Score. John Legend, who produced the film, personally introduced Bontemps prior to the… Continue reading Jongnic Bontemps conducts his “United Skates” score at TV Academy