Dominic Anzalone, a student in USC Thornton’s Popular Music Program, has a background in jazz drumming and shares McElhaney’s belief that music can be a tool for social activism.
The Quarantunes Student Music Competition gave USC Thornton students a fresh opportunity to get creative during the pandemic.
The Victor McElhaney Memorial Jazz Drumming Endowed Scholarship will provide scholarship support each year for an undergraduate drummer who reflects the spirit and ideals McElhaney represented.
Faculty in the Popular Music Program collaborated virtually on a musical eulogy aimed at lifting up their students — and themselves.
Faculty at the USC Thornton School of Music are rethinking their curriculum to maximize opportunities for musicians practicing social distancing.
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.
Sunday’s ceremony brought two first-time wins for USC Thornton Composition faculty member Andrew Norman and alumna Nadia Shpachenko.
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.
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.
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.
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.
With help from USC music and occupational therapy faculty, talented Trojans learn how to avoid repetitive-movement injuries.
Nominations go to renowned alums like Michael Tilson Thomas and faculty members such as Jazz Studies teacher Vince Mendoza.
From the business of live music to screen scoring, USC Thornton finds niches for music students.
The emeritus professor was the first member of the USC Thornton faculty to be named a University Professor.
The school is adding the programs to stay ahead of major changes in the music industry, dean says.
Beating the odds, Trojans grab full-time posts with celebrated symphonies.
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.
Performing laptop music for an annual Electro-Acoustic Showcase requires awareness of how to create sound.
A violinist and cellist win first and third place at the Sphinx Competition for classical strings players.
Composer and his wife remodel their house to create an intimate performance venue for chamber musicians, including many Trojans.
Nominations range from jazz and classical categories to popular music, film scores and more.
International effort includes partnerships, exchanges and associate membership in the Association of European Conservatories.
The students pick the projects and the faculty offers guidance. So how’s that working?