Many USC Thornton alumni have expressed interest in a vehicle to further recognize more of our distinguished alumni. As a result, the Thornton Alumni Association is pleased to announce the launch of SCenter Stage, a new feature in the USC Thornton Alumni e-Newsletter that will highlight the accomplishments of a Thornton alum in each issue.

Each SCenter Stage profile will also be permanently housed one the USC Thornton Alumni web site, accessible by clicking on the appropriate link below. We appreciate your patience as we get this new initiative off the ground and grow our collection of alumni profiles!

In fact, you can help us in this process by nominating an alumnus who you feel has made significant contributions to his or her field within the music profession. Please view our SCenter Stage Nomination Guidelines for more information.

Alumni Profiles

Sara Gazarek ’04
Grant Gershon ’85
James Newton Howard DMA ’69
Burton Karson ’56, MM ’59, DMA ’64
Gene Pokorny ’75
Patrice Rushen MM ’76
E. Thomas Stanford MM ’53
Sheryl Staples AD ’91
Diane Wittry ’83 MM ’85