Press Releases
Press releases and news stories about USC Thornton and its faculty, students, and alumni. All stories are in PDF form.
- September 29, 2009: USC Thornton School of Music presents eighth blackbird as part of School’s ongoing 125th Anniversary Celebration
- September 18, 2009: USC Thornton School of Music presents special concert with esteemed alumnus/conductor Michael Tilson Thomas and USC Thornton Symphony Orchestra as part of School’s ongoing 125th Anniversary Celebration
- August 18, 2009: USC Thornton hosts 125th Anniversary Celebration
- August 7, 2009: The rumors are true -- the legendary Steve Miller Band will perform at the intimate Bovard Auditorium October 22 and 23. Tickets go on sale Monday, August 10 at 10AM.
- June 16, 2009: Renowned pianist Alan Pasqua appointed chair of USC Thornton jazz department; acclaimed artists saxophonist/composer Bob Mintzer and drummer Peter Erskine also named to jazz faculty; USC Thornton introduces new bachelor of arts in vocal jazz.
- February 25, 2009: USC Thornton School of Music and Roland Corporation Partner to Create Drumlab
- October 22, 2008: USC Thornton New Debuts Popular Music Program
- September 12, 2008: The Courntey Fortune Band performs on live variety-style radio show in Bellingham, Washington
- August 2008: William M. Eddy, former Thornton faculty member, passes away
- July 20, 2008: Sir George Martin honored at GRAMMY Starry Night Benefit at USC
- July 2008: KCET presents a Thornton-produced documentary on the life of late USC professor and renowned cellist Eleonore Schoenfeld


