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src="https://music.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Gabi-jazz-orchestra-3-copy-scaled.jpg" style="object-position:40% 84%" data-object-fit="cover" data-object-position="40% 84%" srcset="https://music.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Gabi-jazz-orchestra-3-copy-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://music.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Gabi-jazz-orchestra-3-copy-300x200.jpg 300w, https://music.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Gabi-jazz-orchestra-3-copy-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://music.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Gabi-jazz-orchestra-3-copy-768x512.jpg 768w, https://music.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Gabi-jazz-orchestra-3-copy-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://music.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Gabi-jazz-orchestra-3-copy-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://music.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Gabi-jazz-orchestra-3-copy-1600x1067.jpg 1600w, https://music.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Gabi-jazz-orchestra-3-copy-800x533.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /><div class="wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow"> <div class="wp-block-group content-width is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow"></div> </div></div> <div style="height:25px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <p class="has-text-align-center has-small-font-size" style="font-style:normal;font-weight:300">ACADEMICS</p> <h1 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color" style="color:#990000">Jazz Studies</h1> <div style="height:25px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <div class="wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow"> <div class="wp-block-columns content-width is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex"> <div class="wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:50%"> <div class="wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow"> <p>As one of the first free-standing jazz studies departments in the nation, the USC Thornton School of Music was a pioneer in the development of an academic curriculum dedicated to the one true American musical art form. With a world-renowned faculty, the USC Thornton Jazz Studies Department prepares young musicians for success in today’s ever-changing music industry. Alumni and recent graduates have assumed prominent roles in both jazz and popular music across the globe. The USC Thornton Jazz Studies Department consistently ranks as one of the top jazz programs in the world in jazz periodicals.</p> </div> </div> <div class="wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center full-width-right-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:50%"> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full content-width"><img decoding="async" width="1024" height="920" src="https://music.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/1024x920_Jazz.jpg" alt="Jazz student playing saxophone with illustration of music notes." class="wp-image-61898" srcset="https://music.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/1024x920_Jazz.jpg 1024w, https://music.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/1024x920_Jazz-300x270.jpg 300w, https://music.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/1024x920_Jazz-768x690.jpg 768w, https://music.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/1024x920_Jazz-800x719.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure> </div> </div> </div> <div style="height:80px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <div class="wp-block-group accordion-container horizontal is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow"> <div class="wp-block-group accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow"> <h2 class="wp-block-heading accordion-tab">Undergraduate Programs</h2> <div class="wp-block-group accordion-content is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow"> <div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex"> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow"> <div class="wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow"> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Bachelor of Music</h3> <h5 class="wp-block-heading">Jazz Studies (instrumental and vocal)</h5> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity short"/> <h6 class="wp-block-heading">4 years | 132 units</h6> <p>The BM in Jazz Studies is a four-year, 132-unit program, consisting of courses in the major, including individual instruction, theory, history, ensembles, and related topics, coupled with the University’s general education and writing programs. The program culminates with a senior recital or senior project.</p> <p>Refer to the <a href="https://catalogue.usc.edu/preview_entity.php?catoid=20&ent_oid=4413&hl=thornton&returnto=search" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">USC Catalogue</a> for complete course descriptions and degree requirements.</p> </div> </div> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow"> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img decoding="async" width="1024" height="1024" src="https://music.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Jazz_03_1080-1024x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-31730" srcset="https://music.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Jazz_03_1080-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://music.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Jazz_03_1080-150x150.jpg 150w, https://music.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Jazz_03_1080-300x300.jpg 300w, https://music.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Jazz_03_1080-768x768.jpg 768w, https://music.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Jazz_03_1080-200x200.jpg 200w, https://music.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Jazz_03_1080-170x170.jpg 170w, https://music.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Jazz_03_1080-240x240.jpg 240w, https://music.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Jazz_03_1080-422x422.jpg 422w, https://music.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Jazz_03_1080-848x848.jpg 848w, https://music.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Jazz_03_1080-604x604.jpg 604w, https://music.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Jazz_03_1080-100x100.jpg 100w, https://music.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Jazz_03_1080.jpg 1080w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="wp-block-group accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow"> <h2 class="wp-block-heading accordion-tab">Graduate & Doctoral Programs</h2> <div class="wp-block-group accordion-content is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow"> <div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex"> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow"> <div class="wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow"> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Master of Music</h3> <h5 class="wp-block-heading">Jazz Studies</h5> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity short"/> <h6 class="wp-block-heading">2 years | 30 units</h6> <p>The MM in Jazz Studies is a two-year, 30-unit program, focusing on individual jazz instruction, jazz composition, jazz pedagogy, jazz ensemble development, and ensembles, coupled with traditional music history. Two graduate recitals are required.</p> <p>Refer to the <a href="https://catalogue.usc.edu/preview_entity.php?catoid=20&ent_oid=4413&hl=thornton&returnto=search" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">USC Catalogue</a> for complete course descriptions and degree requirements.</p> </div> </div> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow"> <div class="wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow"> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Doctor of Musical Arts </h3> <h5 class="wp-block-heading">Jazz Studies</h5> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity short"/> <h6 class="wp-block-heading">65 units</h6> <p>The DMA in jazz studies requires a minimum of 65 units beyond the bachelor’s degree and consists of the following areas of study: the basic DMA curriculum, course work in the major, an academic field and two elective fields. Two recitals and a Lecture-recital in conjunction with an appropriate research project are required.</p> <p>Refer to the <a href="https://catalogue.usc.edu/preview_entity.php?catoid=20&ent_oid=4413&hl=thornton&returnto=search" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">USC Catalogue</a> for complete course descriptions and degree requirements.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="wp-block-group accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow"> <h2 class="wp-block-heading accordion-tab">Graduate Certificate </h2> <div class="wp-block-group accordion-content is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow"> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Graduate Certificate</h3> <h5 class="wp-block-heading">Jazz Studies</h5> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity short"/> <h6 class="wp-block-heading">2 years | 16 units</h6> <div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex"> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:50%"> <p>The Graduate Certificate in performance is a two-year, 16-unit program consisting of individual instruction, studio class, and two ensembles, or the equivalent thereof, each semester. This graduate-level program is designed for students who have completed their undergraduate education in music, or its equivalent, and intend to concentrate their energies on the full-time development of their discipline.</p> <p>Refer to the <a href="https://catalogue.usc.edu/preview_entity.php?catoid=20&ent_oid=4413&hl=thornton&returnto=search" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">USC Catalogue</a> for complete course descriptions and degree requirements.</p> </div> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:50%"> <p></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="wp-block-group accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow"> <h2 class="wp-block-heading accordion-tab">Minors & Electives</h2> <div class="wp-block-group accordion-content is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow"> <div class="wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow"> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Minor in Jazz Studies</h3> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity short"/> <h6 class="wp-block-heading">21 units</h6> <div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex"> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:50%"> <p>The Jazz Studies minor is for students who already play jazz and want to continue to expand their musical experience. Through jazz improvisation, theory, and history classes, as well as private lessons and ensembles, students will gain the tools necessary to perform at a high level.</p> <div class="wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex"> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="https://music.usc.edu/admission/minors/#jazz">How to Apply</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:50%"> <p></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="wp-block-group waves-3 is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow"> <div style="height:100px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <div class="wp-block-group content-width is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow"> <div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex"> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:33.33%"> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Jazz Faculty</h3> </div> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:66.66%"><div class=" text" id="people"><ul class="people sortable clearfix" id="sortable-1" data-default-sort="data-title"><li class="person" data-id="id-6287" data-title="Arnay, David" data-first-name="David" data-expertise="Piano" data-posted="1355146562" data-clear="false"><a href="https://music.usc.edu/david-arnay/"><hgroup><h3>David Arnay</h3><div class="details"><div class="person-expertise">Piano</div></div></hgroup></a></li><li class="person" data-id="id-173137" data-title="Clayton, Gerald" data-first-name="Gerald" data-expertise="Piano" data-posted="1715952146" data-clear="false"><a href="https://music.usc.edu/gerald-clayton/"><hgroup><h3>Gerald Clayton</h3><div class="details"><div class="person-expertise">Piano</div></div></hgroup></a></li><li class="person" data-id="id-6257" data-title="Goldman, Jason" data-first-name="Jason" data-expertise="Saxophone" data-posted="1374683900" data-clear="false"><a href="https://music.usc.edu/jason-goldman/"><hgroup><h3>Jason Goldman</h3><div class="details"><div class="person-expertise">Saxophone</div></div></hgroup></a></li><li class="person" data-id="id-6211" data-title="Grace, Kathleen" data-first-name="Kathleen" data-expertise="Vocal Arts" data-posted="1258037399" data-clear="false"><a href="https://music.usc.edu/kathleen-grace/"><hgroup><h3>Kathleen Grace</h3><div class="details"><div class="person-expertise">Vocal Arts</div></div></hgroup></a></li><li class="person" data-id="id-180271" data-title="Hahn, Alex" data-first-name="Alex" data-expertise="Saxophone" data-posted="1724769567" data-clear="false"><a href="https://music.usc.edu/alex-hahn/"><hgroup><h3>Alex Hahn</h3><div class="details"><div class="person-expertise">Saxophone</div></div></hgroup></a></li><li class="person" data-id="id-89280" data-title="Hatamiya, Jon" data-first-name="Jon" data-expertise="Trombone" data-posted="1654593105" data-clear="false"><a href="https://music.usc.edu/jon-hatamiya/"><hgroup><h3>Jon Hatamiya</h3><div class="details"><div class="person-expertise">Trombone</div></div></hgroup></a></li><li class="person" data-id="id-44503" data-title="Kennedy, Will" data-first-name="Will" data-expertise="" data-posted="1535550582" data-clear="false"><a href="https://music.usc.edu/will-kennedy/"><hgroup><h3>Will Kennedy</h3><div class="details"></div></hgroup></a></li><li class="person" data-id="id-20657" data-title="Livingston, Edwin" data-first-name="Edwin" data-expertise="Bass" data-posted="1422572253" data-clear="false"><a href="https://music.usc.edu/edwin-livingston/"><hgroup><h3>Edwin Livingston</h3><div class="details"><div class="person-expertise">Bass</div></div></hgroup></a></li><li class="person" data-id="id-6233" data-title="McCurdy, Ronald" data-first-name="Ronald" data-expertise="Trumpet" data-posted="1312205455" data-clear="false"><a href="https://music.usc.edu/ronald-c-mccurdy/"><hgroup><h3>Ronald C. McCurdy</h3><div class="details"><div class="person-expertise">Trumpet</div></div></hgroup></a></li><li class="person" data-id="id-6242" data-title="Mendoza, Vincent" data-first-name="Vincent" data-expertise="Composition " data-posted="1319537404" data-clear="false"><a href="https://music.usc.edu/vince-mendoza/"><hgroup><h3>Vince Mendoza</h3><div class="details"><div class="person-expertise">Composition</div></div></hgroup></a></li><li class="person" data-id="id-109554" data-title="Nelson, Josh" data-first-name="Josh" data-expertise="Piano" data-posted="1668619608" data-clear="false"><a href="https://music.usc.edu/josh-nelson/"><hgroup><h3>Josh Nelson</h3><div class="details"><div class="person-expertise">Piano</div></div></hgroup></a></li><li class="person" data-id="id-7063" data-title="Oles, Darek" data-first-name="Darek" data-expertise="Bass" data-posted="1415819945" data-clear="false"><a href="https://music.usc.edu/darek-oles/"><hgroup><h3>Darek Oles</h3><div class="details"><div class="person-expertise">Bass</div></div></hgroup></a></li><li class="person" data-id="id-125612" data-title="Pennn, Clarence" data-first-name="Clarence" data-expertise="Percussion" data-posted="1683016332" data-clear="false"><a href="https://music.usc.edu/clarence-penn/"><hgroup><h3>Clarence Penn</h3><div class="details"><div class="person-expertise">Percussion</div></div></hgroup></a></li><li class="person" data-id="id-180724" data-title="Reynolds, Bob" data-first-name="Bob" data-expertise="Saxophone" data-posted="1725891267" data-clear="false"><a href="https://music.usc.edu/bob-reynolds/"><hgroup><h3>Bob Reynolds</h3><div class="details"><div class="person-expertise">Saxophone</div></div></hgroup></a></li><li class="person" data-id="id-110290" data-title="Ruiz, Otmaro" data-first-name="Otmaro" data-expertise="Piano" data-posted="1673975767" data-clear="false"><a href="https://music.usc.edu/otmaro-ruiz/"><hgroup><h3>Otmaro Ruiz</h3><div class="details"><div class="person-expertise">Piano</div></div></hgroup></a></li><li class="person" data-id="id-6268" data-title="Serfaty, Aaron" data-first-name="Aaron" data-expertise="Percussion" data-posted="1374684520" data-clear="false"><a href="https://music.usc.edu/aaron-serfaty/"><hgroup><h3>Aarón Serfaty</h3><div class="details"><div class="person-expertise">Percussion</div></div></hgroup></a></li><li class="person" data-id="id-149927" data-title="Souza, Luciana" data-first-name="Luciana" data-expertise="Jazz voice" data-posted="1692800136" data-clear="false"><a href="https://music.usc.edu/luciana-souza/"><hgroup><h3>Luciana Souza</h3><div class="details"><div class="person-expertise">Jazz voice</div></div></hgroup></a></li><li class="person" data-id="id-34023" data-title="Stever, Michael" data-first-name="Michael" data-expertise="Trumpet" data-posted="1483697458" data-clear="false"><a href="https://music.usc.edu/michael-stever/"><hgroup><h3>Michael Stever</h3><div class="details"><div class="person-expertise">Trumpet</div></div></hgroup></a></li><li class="person" data-id="id-89345" data-title="Thiroux, Katie" data-first-name="Katie" data-expertise="Bass, jazz voice" data-posted="1654595082" data-clear="false"><a href="https://music.usc.edu/katie-thiroux/"><hgroup><h3>Katie Thiroux</h3><div class="details"><div class="person-expertise">Bass, jazz voice</div></div></hgroup></a></li><li class="person" data-id="id-6291" data-title="Thomas, John" data-first-name="John" data-expertise="Trumpet" data-posted="1363779479" data-clear="false"><a href="https://music.usc.edu/john-thomas/"><hgroup><h3>John Thomas</h3><div class="details"><div class="person-expertise">Trumpet</div></div></hgroup></a></li></ul></div> </div> </div> </div> <div style="height:29px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <div style="height:25px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> </div> <div style="height:65px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <div class="wp-block-group content-width is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow"> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Ensembles</h3> <section class="page-content"> <ul class="ensembles sortable" id="sortable-5051" data-default-sort="data-title"> <li class="ensemble " data-id="id-" data-title="Afro-Latin American Jazz Ensemble" data-clear="false"> <a href="https://music.usc.edu/ensemble/afro-latin-american-jazz/"> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="280" height="170" src="https://music.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_0544-280x170.jpg" class="attachment-ensemble_img size-ensemble_img wp-post-image" alt="Students perform onstage at an ALAJE concert." srcset="https://music.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_0544-280x170.jpg 280w, https://music.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_0544-343x208.jpg 343w" sizes="(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" style="" /> <h4 class="ensemble-title">Afro-Latin American Jazz Ensemble</h4> </a> </li> <li class="ensemble " data-id="id-" data-title="Concert Jazz Orchestra" data-clear="false"> <a href="https://music.usc.edu/ensemble/concert-jazz-orchestra/"> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="280" height="170" src="https://music.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/5T2A0192-280x170.jpg" class="attachment-ensemble_img size-ensemble_img wp-post-image" alt="Jazz instrumentalists and vocalists perform onstage." srcset="https://music.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/5T2A0192-280x170.jpg 280w, https://music.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/5T2A0192-343x208.jpg 343w" sizes="(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" style="" /> <h4 class="ensemble-title">Concert Jazz Orchestra</h4> </a> </li> <li class="ensemble " data-id="id-" data-title="Jazz Honors Combo" data-clear="false"> <a href="https://music.usc.edu/ensemble/jazz-honors-combo/"> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="280" height="170" src="https://music.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_4547-280x170.jpg" class="attachment-ensemble_img size-ensemble_img wp-post-image" alt="Jazz students perform onstage." srcset="https://music.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_4547-280x170.jpg 280w, https://music.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_4547-343x208.jpg 343w" sizes="(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" style="" /> <h4 class="ensemble-title">Jazz Honors Combo</h4> </a> </li> <li class="ensemble " data-id="id-" data-title="USC Thornton Jazz Orchestra" data-clear="false"> <a href="https://music.usc.edu/ensemble/usc-thornton-jazz-orchestra/"> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="280" height="170" src="https://music.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_7802-280x170.jpg" class="attachment-ensemble_img size-ensemble_img wp-post-image" alt="Jazz students perform onstage led by conductor." srcset="https://music.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_7802-280x170.jpg 280w, https://music.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_7802-343x208.jpg 343w" sizes="(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" style="" /> <h4 class="ensemble-title">USC Thornton Jazz Orchestra</h4> </a> </li> <li class="ensemble " data-id="id-" data-title="USC Thornton Vocal Jazz Ensemble" data-clear="false"> <a href="https://music.usc.edu/ensemble/vocal-jazz-ensemble/"> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="280" height="170" src="https://music.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_6050-280x170.jpg" class="attachment-ensemble_img size-ensemble_img wp-post-image" alt="Vocal Jazz students performing on microphones onstage wearing concert attire." srcset="https://music.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_6050-280x170.jpg 280w, https://music.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_6050-343x208.jpg 343w" sizes="(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" style="" /> <h4 class="ensemble-title">USC Thornton Vocal Jazz Ensemble</h4> </a> </li> </ul> </section> </div> <div style="height:80px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <div class="wp-block-group spotlights has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow" style="background-color:#f2f2f2"> <div class="wp-block-group content-width is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow"><section class="spotlights" id="spotlights"><div class="wrapper"><header><h1>Spotlights</h1><a href="https://music.usc.edu/spotlights/" class="all-link">see all <span class="arrow"></span></a></header><div class="spot spot-0"><a href="https://music.usc.edu/spotlights/2024-trojan-family-weekend/"><figure><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="240" height="180" src="https://music.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/1440x1080-Spotlight-TFW2024-240x180.jpg" class="attachment-horizontal_small size-horizontal_small wp-post-image" alt="A group of college-aged students gather on stage after a performance." srcset="https://music.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/1440x1080-Spotlight-TFW2024-240x180.jpg 240w, https://music.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/1440x1080-Spotlight-TFW2024-300x225.jpg 300w, https://music.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/1440x1080-Spotlight-TFW2024-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://music.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/1440x1080-Spotlight-TFW2024-768x576.jpg 768w, https://music.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/1440x1080-Spotlight-TFW2024-800x600.jpg 800w, https://music.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/1440x1080-Spotlight-TFW2024.jpg 1440w" sizes="(max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px" style="" /></figure><div class="spotlight-info"><hgroup><h3 class="spotlight-name">USC Thornton Celebrates Trojan Family Weekend </h3></hgroup>The USC Thornton community celebrated Trojan Family Weekend from Thursday, Sept. 26 to Sunday, Sept. 29.</div></a></div><div class="spot spot-1"><a href="https://music.usc.edu/spotlights/gerald-clayton-artist-in-residence-usc-thornton/"><figure><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="240" height="180" src="https://music.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/1440x1080-GC-240x180.jpg" class="attachment-horizontal_small size-horizontal_small wp-post-image" alt="Photo of jazz pianist Gerald Clayton." srcset="https://music.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/1440x1080-GC-240x180.jpg 240w, https://music.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/1440x1080-GC-300x225.jpg 300w, https://music.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/1440x1080-GC-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://music.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/1440x1080-GC-768x576.jpg 768w, https://music.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/1440x1080-GC-800x600.jpg 800w, https://music.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/1440x1080-GC.jpg 1440w" sizes="(max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px" style="" /></figure><div class="spotlight-info"><hgroup><h3 class="spotlight-name">Jazz Innovator Named an Artist-in-Residence</h3></hgroup>Acclaimed jazz pianist/composer Gerald Clayton (’07) returns to USC Thornton as a role model for the next generation.</div></a></div><div class="spot spot-2"><a href="https://music.usc.edu/spotlights/thornton-student-ambassadors-look-back/"><figure><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="240" height="180" src="https://music.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/1440x1080-Spotlight_Hsu-240x180.jpg" class="attachment-horizontal_small size-horizontal_small wp-post-image" alt="A graduating college student wearing a white dress and a red ceremonial sash smiles at the camera outside a college university." srcset="https://music.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/1440x1080-Spotlight_Hsu-240x180.jpg 240w, https://music.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/1440x1080-Spotlight_Hsu-300x225.jpg 300w, https://music.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/1440x1080-Spotlight_Hsu-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://music.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/1440x1080-Spotlight_Hsu-768x576.jpg 768w, https://music.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/1440x1080-Spotlight_Hsu-800x600.jpg 800w, https://music.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/1440x1080-Spotlight_Hsu.jpg 1440w" sizes="(max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px" style="" /></figure><div class="spotlight-info"><hgroup><h3 class="spotlight-name">Thornton Student Ambassadors Look Back</h3></hgroup>On the eve of graduating, USC Thornton Student Ambassadors reflect on what they’ve learned, offering lessons and perspectives to the incoming class.</div></a></div></div></section> </div> </div> <div class="wp-block-group news is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow"> <div class="wp-block-group content-width is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow"> <div style="height:60px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex"> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:20%"> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">News</h3> </div> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:80%"> <div class="wp-block-query is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow"> <div 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