Repairing instruments keeps USC Thornton alums around the music they love
Though instrument repair isn’t always lucrative work, it can be a satisfying way to make a living beyond the symphony hall. Meet some Trojans who have done just that.
Trojans well-represented among nominees, winners at Grammy Awards
Sunday’s ceremony brought two first-time wins for USC Thornton Composition faculty member Andrew Norman and alumna Nadia Shpachenko.
Loyal KUSC listener leaves $8 million to USC Thornton and the station
Edward Judd Zobelein, a lifetime lover of classical music, has left gifts of $6 million to the USC Thornton School and $2 million to KUSC.
USC Thornton organist/composer gets special moment in the spotlight — and shines
Thanks to the generosity of a world-famous organist, grad student Thomas Mellan recently took the stage at Walt Disney Concert Hall for an experience he’ll never forget.
Alice Schoenfeld, renowned violinist and longtime faculty member, 98
USC mourns the noted teacher and generous philanthropist, who died May 25. Schoenfeld taught countless students and underwrote music scholarships and renovation of the school’s orchestral rehearsal hall.
For this USC Thornton graduate, the music business is all about family
After years on the road with artists like Michael Bublé, Rob Perkins started a curated music programming business called On the Beat that is fueled by fellow USC Thornton grads, faculty and even current students.
Partnership works at preventing surprisingly common musicians’ injuries
With help from USC music and occupational therapy faculty, talented Trojans learn how to avoid repetitive-movement injuries.
USC Thornton artists nominated in eight Grammy Award categories
Nominations go to renowned alums like Michael Tilson Thomas and faculty members such as Jazz Studies teacher Vince Mendoza.
5 New Master’s Programs Keep Students in Sync with the Music Industry
From the business of live music to screen scoring, USC Thornton finds niches for music students.
In memoriam: Daniel Lewis, 92, longtime leader of the USC Thornton Symphony
The emeritus professor was the first member of the USC Thornton faculty to be named a University Professor.
USC Thornton announces five new master’s degree programs
The school is adding the programs to stay ahead of major changes in the music industry, dean says.
USC Thornton grads win the game of musical chairs with worldwide orchestras
Beating the odds, Trojans grab full-time posts with celebrated symphonies.
USC Thornton unveils the Songwriter’s Theater — a new venue dedicated to ‘words, music and creation’
The room is the physical embodiment of the idea that all elements of the contemporary music business start with the critical action of writing a song.
USC Thornton students use laptops as instruments for compositions
Performing laptop music for an annual Electro-Acoustic Showcase requires awareness of how to create sound.
USC Thornton strings students pluck top awards at national competition
A violinist and cellist win first and third place at the Sphinx Competition for classical strings players.
USC Thornton musicians find a home away from home
Composer and his wife remodel their house to create an intimate performance venue for chamber musicians, including many Trojans.
Grammy nominees include a slew of USC Thornton faculty, alums
Nominations range from jazz and classical categories to popular music, film scores and more.
USC Thornton plays a global tune, with new opportunities for its musicians to study abroad
International effort includes partnerships, exchanges and associate membership in the Association of European Conservatories.
USC Thornton program turning artists into leaders
The students pick the projects and the faculty offers guidance. So how’s that working?
USC Thornton at forefront of music education, says arts trailblazer
Former president of the New England Conservatory of Music lauds the accomplishments and innovative ideas at USC’s music school.