Portrait of Quincy Jones.
Photo credit: Art Streiber/AUGUST

Quincy Jones: Beyond Category

Join us during our year-long tribute to Quincy Jones’ extraordinary life and ongoing legacy.

A trio of students sing and play onstage under bright lights.
A trio of students sing and play onstage under bright lights.

Signature Series

Explore the best of the season with USC Thornton’s Signature Series events, curated by Dean Jason King.

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LA Phil Presents Noon to Midnight

Noon to Midnight

USC Thornton ensembles, faculty, and alumni participate in Noon to Midnight: Field Recordings, a 12-hour new music festival presented by the LA Phil at Walt Disney Hall on Saturday, November 16.

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USC Thornton Opera presents La finta giardiniera.

La finta giardiniera

The USC Thornton Opera and USC Thornton Symphony present La finta giardiniera, a three-act opera by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

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Our three exceptional divisions offer cross-genre experiences, exposing students to diverse styles and techniques that will prepare them for a well-rounded career at the highest level.

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