USC Thornton remembers jazz guitarist and former studio guitar faculty member Joe Diorio
Jazz guitarist and former USC Thornton Studio Guitar program faculty member Joe Diorio passed away at the age of 85 on Feb. 2. During his career, Diorio established himself as a fixture of the American jazz scene, playing with Sonny Stitt, Hal Crook, Anita O’Day, Jaco Pastorius and Freddie Hubbard, among others. Diorio was inspired… Continue reading USC Thornton remembers jazz guitarist and former studio guitar faculty member Joe Diorio
Emily Rosenfield tours with Hamilton (And Peggy) Company
Session guitarist and USC Thornton Studio Guitar alum Emily Rosenfield (’16) is the first female guitarist to tour with the Hamilton (And Peggy) Company. She is also part of Hamilton‘s first-ever majority female band. The company’s music director, Lily Ling, called Rosenfield “amazing” in the November issue of International Musician. Rosenfield has previously played on… Continue reading Emily Rosenfield tours with Hamilton (And Peggy) Company
Bruce Forman featured on cover of Jazz Guitar Today
Guitarist Bruce Forman, a faculty member in the Thornton Studio Guitar program, was the focus of a cover story in the latest issue of Jazz Guitar Today. In the feature, Forman speaks about his new album, Reunion!, the way that storytelling influences his music and how he developed the skill to hold a conversation and… Continue reading Bruce Forman featured on cover of Jazz Guitar Today
Thornton Popular Music alumni earn international airplay for “Maggie Dave – Old You”
“Old You,” a single released by pop duo Maggie Dave featuring several Thornton Popular Music alums, aired on Netherlands’ NPO Radio 2 with DJ Giel Beelen. Alumni performing on the track include Tehillah Alphonso (‘20) arranging and performing backing vocals, John C. Schroeder (‘10) and Mallory Hauser (‘19) on guitar, and Ian Wurfl (‘16) on… Continue reading Thornton Popular Music alumni earn international airplay for “Maggie Dave – Old You”
Thornton Studio Guitar faculty member Bruce Forman releases “REUNION!” album
USC Thornton Studio Guitar faculty member Bruce Forman recently released his newest project, REUNION!. For this album, Forman collaborated with renowned bassist John Clayton and jazz drummer Jeff Hamilton to pay tribute to each of their respective mentors: Barney Kessel, Ray Brown and Shelley Man, also known as The Poll Winners. Throughout the entirety of… Continue reading Thornton Studio Guitar faculty member Bruce Forman releases “REUNION!” album
Baek Hwong (NoSo) debuts single on NPR
The latest single from Thornton Popular Music alum Baek Hwong (BM ‘19), known professionally as NoSo, was featured on NPR’s #NowPlaying series, a collection of today’s essential songs curated by NPR Music and NPR member stations. NPR describes “Suburbia” as “wax[ing] nostalgic on both the indignities and simple joys of growing up in the suburbs.”… Continue reading Baek Hwong (NoSo) debuts single on NPR
Paul Jackson Jr. highlighted in Mixdown Magazine
Popular Music faculty member Paul Jackson Jr. was highlighted by Mixdown Magazine as one of four examples of “what a great session guitarists should aim to be”.
USC Thornton alums featured in new video by Olivia Rodrigo
The latest music video from chart-topping artist Olivia Rodrigo was a family affair for the USC Thornton School of Music, with alumni included from both the Studio Guitar and Popular Music programs. A live performance of Rodrigo’s new single, “favorite crime,” for Vevo LIFT features alumni from the Popular Music program including Liv Slingerland ’15… Continue reading USC Thornton alums featured in new video by Olivia Rodrigo
Nick Stoubis awarded the Distinguished Faculty Service Award
Nick Stoubis, the Chair of the Studio Guitar program at USC Thornton, was awarded the Distinguished Faculty Service Award by the USC Academic Senate. The award honors faculty service to the University that is beyond normal research, administrative, clinical, and teaching responsibilities. The plaque that was part of the award given to Stoubis on Wednesday,… Continue reading Nick Stoubis awarded the Distinguished Faculty Service Award
Remi Wolf selected for Fender Next Class of 2021
USC Thornton alum Remi Wolf (BM ’18) was selected amongst 25 rising artists as part of the Fender Next Class of 2021. The program is designed to elevate rising musicians that are pushing guitar forward in music and culture. Each artist will receive Fender guitars and amps, as well as marketing support from the company.… Continue reading Remi Wolf selected for Fender Next Class of 2021