Music at Noon
Wed, September 28, 2005 through Wed, December 7, 2005 on Wednesdays at 12:00 pm

University Park Campus: United University Church (UMC)
Admission: Free

This informal lunchtime concert series features small chamber groups from the USC Thornton School of Music.

Thornton Night
Thu, September 22, 2005 through Thu, November 17, 2005 on Thursdays at 6:00 pm Thu, December 1, 2005 at 6:00 pm

University Park Campus: Ground Zero Coffeehouse
Admission: Free

Duos, trios and other small groups from the USC Thornton Jazz Studies program jam every Thursday night at Ground Zero Coffeehouse.

Annual Paderewski Lecture
Fri, October 14, 2005 at 8:00 pm

University Park Campus: Alfred Newman Recital Hall (AHF)
Admission: Free

Featuring the prominent Polish composer Marta Ptaszyńska, this year’s Paderewski Lecture is scheduled to include the American premiere of "Elegia in memoriam John Paul II" for solo viola.

USC Thornton Jazz Orchestra
Wed, October 19, 2005 at 7:30 pm

University Park Campus: Alfred Newman Recital Hall (AHF)
Admission: Free

The “TJO,” renowned for its top-notch big-band sound, provides an evening of the jazz standards and new compositions.

USC Thornton Chamber Orchestra
Thu, October 20, 2005 at 7:30 pm

University Park Campus: Bovard Auditorium (ADM)
Admission: $18 general, $12 students and seniors, Free admission at the doo

In her first performance as a faculty member, Margaret Batjer, concertmaster of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, joins the USC Thornton Chamber Orchestra for an evening of high-caliber orchestral music.

USC Thornton Chamber and Concert Choirs
Fri, October 21, 2005 at 7:30 pm

University Park Campus: Alfred Newman Recital Hall (AHF)
Admission: Free

In their first concert of the season, these choirs explore music inspired by history’s great poetry, under the direction of William Dehning and Magen Solomon.

Metropolitan Opera Western Regional Final Auditions
Sat, October 22, 2005 at 7:30 pm

University Park Campus: Bovard Auditorium (ADM)
Admission: $29 general, $24 USC faculty and staff. Student rush available a

Always a fan favorite, the Metropolitan Opera National Council returns to USC for the 49th annual search for new opera talent. Regional winners go on to compete in the National Semi-Finals and the Grand National Finals in New York City in March 2006.

USC Thornton Chamber and Concert Choirs
Sun, October 23, 2005 at 4:00 pm

offcampus:
Admission: $10 general, $5 students and seniors. Tickets available at the d

Recognized as leaders in their field, the Chamber and Concert Choirs present an encore performance in Palos Verdes Estates.

ELF Jazz Ensemble
Tue, October 25, 2005 at 7:30 pm

University Park Campus: Alfred Newman Recital Hall (AHF)
Admission: Free

This small experimental ensemble explores the limits of contemporary jazz, playing music composed or arranged by Thornton students and faculty.

Billie & Me
Thu, October 27, 2005 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

University Park Campus: Bovard Auditorium (ADM)
Admission: General Public: $30, USC Faculty/Staff, Senior Citizens: $15, US

Billie & Me features some of the most inspirational female singers of our time including Dianne Reeves, Fontella Bass and Rokia Traore, accompanied by audio and film footage of the renowned singer in her heyday.