For more than 100 years, the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum has kept a finger on the pulse of music, politics, religion and culture. Where else could you see both a pope and a pop star?
Tag: Music
2 USC faculty members named 2024 Guggenheim Fellows
Mathematician Paul Newton will use the prestigious fellowship to investigate cancer models; composer Nicolás Lell Benavides will complete several musical works.
Could computer science aid the next Jimi Hendrix?
With award-winning music education app Notey’s World, Adithya Bellathur and a team of USC alumni seek to encourage new guitarists and musicians.
‘PopCon’ Pop Conference, in its 22nd year, moving to L.A. and USC
USC Thornton will host the premier music writing and pop music studies conference, bringing such luminaries as George Clinton, Wendy & Lisa, dream hampton and Danyel Smith to the University Park Campus.
Trojans have an impressive night at the Grammys
USC Thornton faculty and alumni — from artists to composers to industry professionals representing winners — receive more than 15 awards.
A holiday video message from President Carol Folt
With musical accompaniment from the USC Thornton Chamber Singers, the USC president offers a special greeting to the Trojan Family. Watch the video.
Studying for finals? Let classical music help
With finals starting next week, music on USC’s Classical California network can help students reduce stress, soothe insomnia and better absorb new information.
The story behind the making of the Coliseum’s 100th anniversary anthem
USC Thornton alums Ella Collier and Sam Vendig wrote “We Came to Bring the Fire,” which has its official release on Friday.