Video of Somang Jeagal in recital at the Greystone Mansion
The Music in the Mansion concert series, which presents chamber music at the historical Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills, recently published a video showcasing a February performance by pianist and 2018 Outstanding Graduate Somang Jeagal (AD ’15, GCRT ’17, MM ’18). The Keyboard Collaborative Arts student and three-time Beverly Hills National Auditions winner was joined… Continue reading Video of Somang Jeagal in recital at the Greystone Mansion
Soprano Shana Blake Hill to perform with Verdi Chorus
USC Thornton Vocal Arts alumna Shana Blake Hill (MM ’12) will perform as a featured guest soloist in the Verdi Chorus’s 35th anniversary concert, “The Force of Destiny,” on April 28th and 29th. The Santa Monica-based ensemble is directed by Anne Marie Ketchum and the program will feature excepts from La Forza del Destino, Nabucco,… Continue reading Soprano Shana Blake Hill to perform with Verdi Chorus
Postcard from Morocco
The USC Thornton Opera Program is excited to invite you to our Spring 2018 production of Dominick Argento’s Postcard from Morocco. Presented by the USC Thornton Opera, together with the USC Thornton Symphony, Argento’s opera is a vivid – and often absurd – portrait of travelers frozen in time as they wait for their lives’ journey to continue. See the full photo gallery for Postcard… Continue reading Postcard from Morocco
Harmonia, a new student-run vocal ensemble, debuts Saturday
Harmonia, a student-run vocal ensemble founded last October, will debut this Saturday, February 3rd, in a concert at the USC Caruso Catholic Center. The 4:00 pm concert, titled “Rooted,” will feature rarely-heard choral works by J. des Prez, Vaughan Williams, and more. The group is made up of both USC Thornton and non-music majors including… Continue reading Harmonia, a new student-run vocal ensemble, debuts Saturday
Alumnus Richard Bernstein celebrates 400th performance with Met Opera
On Saturday, January 27th, 2018, Richard Bernstein (’89) will reach a professional milestone with his 400th performance with the Metropolitan Opera in New York City in a production of Puccini’s Tosca. The operatic bass and alumnus of the USC Thornton Vocal Arts & Opera program debuted with the company in 1995 and has since performed… Continue reading Alumnus Richard Bernstein celebrates 400th performance with Met Opera
Alumnus Manny Sanoja self-publishes book
USC Thornton Vocal Arts alumnus Manny Sanoja (BA ’14) has published a book entitled Enlightening Awakening: A Practical Guide to Self Awareness, Hope and Healing. Sanoja’s life-long love of music performance, interrupted by the death of his father, eventually compelled him to pursue his vocal and operatic studies. He later left the music world to… Continue reading Alumnus Manny Sanoja self-publishes book
Alumna Tricia Oney to serve as artist-in-residence with the U.S. Army Band
Vocal Arts alumna and jazz vocalist Tricia Oney (DMA ’07) will join the U.S. Army Band’s “Pershing’s Own” as Artist-In-Residence and Composer-In-Residence from October 19th to 22nd. Oney will present workshops, masterclasses and vocal jazz clinics for Army Voices during the week, culminating in a performance with both ensembles on Sunday, October 22nd at Arlington… Continue reading Alumna Tricia Oney to serve as artist-in-residence with the U.S. Army Band