USC Thornton comes in at #2 in latest “Hollywood Reporter” ranking
The Hollywood Reporter has again named USC Thornton on its list of the top music schools, ranking the school at number two in the world. The article, “Top 25 Music Schools, 2016” makes special mention of Thornton’s cutting-edge Screen Scoring program and its relationship to the Los Angeles music industry. Composer and Screen Scoring faculty… Continue reading USC Thornton comes in at #2 in latest “Hollywood Reporter” ranking
“Variety” quotes Patrick Kirst on the evolution of film scoring
Screen Scoring faculty member Patrick Kirst was recently quoted by Variety in an article on shifting trends in film scoring. Noting that the “sonic world” is one of the most compelling approaches available to contemporary film composers, Kirst concluded that “the tradition that comes from a pitch-oriented score has been replaced by a sound-oriented world.… Continue reading “Variety” quotes Patrick Kirst on the evolution of film scoring
Alumna Julia Newmann’s “Bones Orchestral Suite” performed live
A work by Composition alumna Julia Newmann (BM ’03) was recently performed by a 55-piece orchestra as part of “The Women Who Score: Soundtracks Live.” A collaboration between Grand Performances and The Alliance for Women Film Composers, the event was a celebration of 21 film, television, and videogame scores by female composers. Newmann, who has… Continue reading Alumna Julia Newmann’s “Bones Orchestral Suite” performed live
Alum Toby Sherriff recognized for work on animated film
Composer and USC Thornton alumnus Toby Sherriff (GCRT ’15, scoring for motion pictures and television) recently received a SOCAN Foundation Award for his music for Charles Kenhao Mai’s animated film, Parkability. The SOCAN Foundation recognizes Canadian composers aged 30 years or younger for specific musical works in five categories of concert music. Sheriff took 3rd… Continue reading Alum Toby Sherriff recognized for work on animated film
Bear McCreary chats with AXS about his career
USC Thornton Composition alumnus Bear McCreary (BM ’02) was interviewed by AXS about his recent projects and his plans for the future. The well-regarded film composer, who received USC Thornton’s 2016 Outstanding Alumnus Award, is currently scoring the final season of “Black Sails” and is looking forward to doing more concert performances in the next… Continue reading Bear McCreary chats with AXS about his career
Anna Drubich’s “Kaddish” to open Babi-Yar commemoration in Kiev
A composition by USC Thornton Scoring for Motion Pictures and Television alumna Anna Drubich (GCRT ’12) will be featured at the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the Babi-Yar Holocaust massacres in Kiev, Ukraine. Drubich’s Kaddish, an 11-minute concerto for cello, Tibetan singing bowl, timpani, and strings, will feature cellist Evgeny Tonkha as soloist. Drubich… Continue reading Anna Drubich’s “Kaddish” to open Babi-Yar commemoration in Kiev
Thornton takes center stage in new USC NCAA spot
Last week, the University of Southern California debuted its new 2016 institutional TV spot to national audiences during the NCAA football game between the USC Trojans and the University of Alabama. The 30-second spot, which will air throughout the athletic season, highlights the arts USC and features a number of USC Thornton student musicians. close… Continue reading Thornton takes center stage in new USC NCAA spot
Garry Schyman to premiere concerto with the L.A. Jewish Symphony
Garry Schyman, alumnus and USC Thornton Screen Scoring faculty member, will premiere a new viola concerto, Zingaro, with the Los Angeles Jewish Symphony on August 21. The program, conducted by Noreen Green and featuring violist Matthew Cohen, highlights music by composers from the film and gaming industries, including selections from Schyman’s scores for the BioSchock… Continue reading Garry Schyman to premiere concerto with the L.A. Jewish Symphony
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