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A comprehensive listing of teams, departments, programs, and resources at the USC Thornton School of Music.

Not sure where to start? Reach out to us at the general contact information below.

Mailing Address

USC Thornton School of Music 
840 W. 34th St. 
Los Angeles, CA 90089-1441


Call

(213) 740-8986

Academic Contacts

A listing of programs & departments at USC Thornton.

Arts Leadership

(213) 740-6935

[email protected]

Arts Leadership

Kenneth Foster, chair

Christian Chico, coordinator

MUS 314

(213) 740-6935

[email protected]

Choral student in layers of concret black attire poses in front of an ornate doorway.
Choral & Sacred Music

Tram Sparks, chair

Woody Gatewood, coordinator

MUS 211

(213) 821-5756

[email protected]

Image of two hands, one of them holding a conductor's baton.
Conducting

Larry Livingston, chair

Gordon La Cross, coordinator

MUS 317

(213) 740-7416

[email protected]

Early Music

Adam Knight Gilbert, director

Gordon La Cross, coordinator

UGW 125

(213) 821-6052

[email protected]

Photograph of classical guitar
Classical Guitar

Scott Tennant, chair

JiEun Park, coordinator

RHM 104

(213) 740-7399

[email protected]

Composition

Donald Crockett, chair

Gordon La Cross, coordinator

MUS 317

(213) 740-7416

[email protected]

A drummer performs during a USC Thornton jazz concert.
Jazz Studies

Jason Goldman, chair

Jullanar Gamboa, coordinator

TMC 118

(213) 740-3224

[email protected]

Student playing piano with superimposed sheet music image.
Keyboard Collaborative Arts

Kevin Fitz-Gerald, director

Kyle Shafiee, coordinator

RHM 104

(213) 740-7703

[email protected]

Keyboard Studies

Lucinda Carver, chair

Kyle Shafiee, coordinator

RHM 104

(213) 740-7703

[email protected]

Music Industry

Michael Garcia, chair

John Bulda, coordinator

TMC 118

(213) 740-3224

[email protected]

A row of books at the PMC.
Musicology

Adam Knight Gilbert, chair

Gordon La Cross, coordinator

MUS 317

(213) 740-7416

[email protected]

An organist playing pipe organ on stage at Walt Disney Concert Hall.
Organ Studies

Ladd Thomas, chair

Kyle Shafiee, coordinator

RHM 104

(213) 740-7703

[email protected]

A TCEP mentor talks with a group of elementary students.
Music Teaching & Learning

Beatriz Ilari, chair

Christian Chico, coordinator

MUS 314

(213) 740‑3129

[email protected]

Music Technology

Rick Schmunk, chair

Khafre Johnson, coordinator

TMC 118

(213) 740-3224

[email protected]

Conductor Carl St.Clair leads an ensemble with a baton in mid-air.
Orchestras

Carl St.Clair, Artistic Leader & Principal Conductor

Mike Basak, coordinator

MUS 102

(213) 740-3132

[email protected]

Polish Music Center scholars gather around documents on a table.
Polish Music Center

Marek Zebrowski, director

Krysta Close, assistant director

STO 120

(213) 821-1356

[email protected]

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

Lyndia Johnson, chair

Darro Chea, coordinator

TMC 118

(213) 740-3224

[email protected]

Strings

Lina Bahn, chair

JiEun Park, coordinator

RHM 104

(213) 740-7704

[email protected]

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Vocal Arts & Opera

Lisa Sylvester, chair

Kyle Shafiee, coordinator

RHM 104

(213) 740-7704

[email protected]

Winds & Percussion

Sharon Lavery, chair

Gordon La Cross, coordinator

MUS 317

(213) 740-7416

[email protected]

A music student conducting at a podium.
Screen Scoring

Jeanine Cowen, chair

Khafre Johnson, coordinator

TMC 118

(213) 740-3224

[email protected]

Studio Guitar

Nick Stoubis, chair

Darro Chea, coordinator

TMC 118

(213) 740-3224

[email protected]

Campus Location

USC Thornton is located on the USC University Park campus. Plan your visit by consulting the university’s detailed page regarding directions and transportation.

USC Bovard Auditorium exterior featuring lawn and fountain.

Administrative Resources

Reach out to USC Thornton’s administrative offices by visiting, calling, or emailing.

ADMISSIONS

TMC 200

(213) 740-8986

[email protected]

ADVANCEMENT

MUS 408

(213) 740-6474

[email protected]

DEAN’S OFFICE

MUS 410

(213) 740-6935

[email protected]

FINANCE

MUS 413

(212) 740-3209

[email protected]

ALUMNI

MUS 408

(213) 740-6474

[email protected]

COMMUNICATIONS

MUS 410

(213) 740-3229

[email protected]

FINANCIAL AID

John Hubbard Hall

(213) 740-4444

USC Financial Aid Website

HUMAN RESOURCES

MUS 414

(213) 821-4125

[email protected]

MUSIC LIBRARY

Music Library, G-24

(213) 740-0183

[email protected]

PRESS & MEDIA

24-HR Hotline

(213) 740-2215 

[email protected] 

STUDENT AFFAIRS

TMC 200

(213) 740-4721

[email protected]

OPERATIONS

BMH 101

(213) 740-6444

[email protected]

PRODUCTION

AHF B49

 213-740-8517

[email protected]

TECHNOLOGY

CTV 220

(213) 821-5907

[email protected]

Musicians for Hire

USC Thornton student ensembles have performed at public and private events throughout Los Angeles and across the country.

Music for Events

Whether booking a string quartet or a full jazz band, our musicians are flexible, professional and a memorable addition to your evening.

Consult our contact list to hire a Thornton musician for your upcoming event.

Contact List

Choral Musicians: (213) 821-5756

Classical Guitarists: (213) 740-7399

Jazz Musicians: (213) 740-3224

Pianists & Organists: (213) 740-7703

Popular Music Performers: (213) 740-3224

String Players: (213) 740-7703

Studio Guitarists: (213) 740-3224

Vocal Arts & Opera Singers: (213) 740-7704

Winds & Percussionists: (213) 740-7416

A student quartet gathers to play in the USC library.