Film composer James Newton Howard to perform his soundtracks live at Royal Albert Hall
The works of GRAMMY Award-winning film composer and USC Thornton alumnus James Newton Howard will be celebrated in a concert at London’s Royal Albert Hall this November. Howard, who was recently selected to score the newest film in the Harry Potter franchise, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, has previously scored popular films including… Continue reading Film composer James Newton Howard to perform his soundtracks live at Royal Albert Hall
Daniel Carlin receives Ambassador Award at the Krakow Film Music Festival
The Krakow Film Music Festival recently awarded USC Thornton Screen Scoring director Daniel Carlin it’s esteemed Ambassador Award in recognition of his years of ongoing service and support. The ninth-annual Polish festival, which is the largest such gathering in the world, celebrates the many genres of music connected with the screen. Carlin, who has served… Continue reading Daniel Carlin receives Ambassador Award at the Krakow Film Music Festival
No Film School explores Christopher Young’s “peculiar but awesome” creative process
Film composer and USC Thornton Scoring for Motion Pictures and Television (SMPTV) faculty member Christopher Young was recently profiled by the No Film School website, praised for his “peculiar but awesome” creative process. The Golden Globe-nominated composer behind Spider Man 3, The Exorcism of Emily Rose, and Drag Me To Hell described some of his… Continue reading No Film School explores Christopher Young’s “peculiar but awesome” creative process
James Newton Howard to score new Rowling film
James Newton Howard, GRAMMY Award winning film composer and USC Thornton alumnus, has been selected to score the newest film in the Harry Potter franchise, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Howard’s previous credits include eight Academy Award nominations for work on films such as Defiance, Michael Clayton, My Best Friend’s Wedding, and One… Continue reading James Newton Howard to score new Rowling film
Guitarist and film scoring student Tim Callobre profiled in OZY
USC Thornton Scoring for Motion Pictures & Television (SMPTV) graduate student Tim Callobre (BA ’15, Music) was recently profiled in OZY magazine, which detailed his prodigious experience as a classical guitarist and his growing body of work in film scoring. Callobre has previously received a composition fellowship with the Los Angeles Philharmonic (LAPhil) and has… Continue reading Guitarist and film scoring student Tim Callobre profiled in OZY
Oscar nominations for Thomas Newman and John Williams
Two members of the USC Thornton family have received Academy Award nominations in the category of “Best Music – Original Score.” Composer and Board of Councilors member Thomas Newman received his nomination for the score to “Bridge of Spies.” In the same category, Thornton collaborator and honorary alumnus John Williams was nominated for “Star Wars:… Continue reading Oscar nominations for Thomas Newman and John Williams
Thornton students and alums give MAX’s “Gibberish” an orchestral edge
MAX, a rising star in popular music, featured a cast comprised almost exclusively of USC Thornton student musicians in a video for his newest single, “Gibberish.” In addition to the many Thornton students performing in the video, the orchestral arrangement is the result of a collaboration between MAX and Zi Zhu Zhao (MM ’16, piano),… Continue reading Thornton students and alums give MAX’s “Gibberish” an orchestral edge
USC Thornton ranks high on Hollywood Reporter’s list of top music schools
The Hollywood Reporter recently profiled USC Thornton on its list of the “Top 25 Music Schools of 2015,” ranking the school at number three. The profile noted that Thornton’s proximity to Los Angeles’ film and music industries fosters unparalleled opportunities for graduates of the school’s Contemporary Music Division, particularly in programs such as Music Industry,… Continue reading USC Thornton ranks high on Hollywood Reporter’s list of top music schools
SMPTV alum Ramesh Kumar Kannan and faculty Bruce Broughton nominated for awards
A score by Ramesh Kumar Kannan (GCRT ’13), alumnus of the USC Thornton Scoring for Motion Pictures and Television (SMPTV) program, for the independent film Labyrinth, has been nominated for the Hollywood Music in Media awards. SMTPV faculty member Bruce Broughton was also nominated for the score for the series Texas Rising, which he co-wrote… Continue reading SMPTV alum Ramesh Kumar Kannan and faculty Bruce Broughton nominated for awards
Singer-songwriter Peter Bradley Adams featured in Oklahoma concert
Singer-songwriter Peter Bradley Adams, a non-degreed USC Thornton alumnus, will be the featured performer at the Norman, Oklahoma, Winter Wind Concert this week. A native of Birmingham, Alabama, Adams was drawn to Los Angeles in the mid-90s to study at USC Thornton’s famed Scoring for Motion Pictures and Television (SMPTV) program. He has since become… Continue reading Singer-songwriter Peter Bradley Adams featured in Oklahoma concert