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    • OFFICE OF ALUMNI

    USC Thornton Alumni

    Graduates of the USC Thornton School of Music are members of a thriving network of distinguished alumni spanning the globe.

    Thornton Trojan Network

    USC Thornton’s Office of Alumni offers events, benefits & resources just for graduates. Stay connected for alumni updates, from performances to album releases, jobs to press coverage.


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    Alumni Amplified

    USC Thornton graduates bring their creativity, intellect, and service to an ever-evolving industry. We recognize and celebrate their musical excellence.

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    Click the link above to learn more about the remarkable students, alumni, and faculty at USC Thornton with Spotlights, weekly features about the Thornton community.

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    Outstanding Alumni

    The Outstanding Alumnus Award is conferred upon a Thornton graduate whose artistic or scholarly achievements both reflect the ideals of the school, furthering the art of music. Nominate a fellow Thornton Trojan today!

    Outstanding Alumnus Award Past Recipients

    2025 Remi Wolf ’18

    2024 Michael Abels ’84

    2023 Dr. Iris S. Levine DMA

    2022 Lori Custodero DMA ’97

    2021 None selected

    2020 None selected

    2019 None selected     

    2018 Billy Childs ’79

    2017 Elizabeth Rowe ’96

    2016 Bear McCreary ’02

    2015 Laurence Lesser

    2014 Andrew Norman ’02, MM ’04

    2013 Diane Wittry ’83, MM ’85

    2012   Nick Stoubis ’97, MM ’00

    2011   Vince Mendoza MM ’85

    2010   David Newman ’76, MM ’82

    2009   Doug Lowry MM ’76, MM ’78

    2008   Fred Vogler ’88

    2007   Bruce Sledge MM ’99

    2006   Gene Pokorny ’75

    2005   William Dawson Hall MA ’59, DMA ’69

    2004   H. Royce Saltzman DMA ’64

    2003   Andrew York MM ’86

    2002   Grant Gershon ’85

    2001   Thomas Mathiesen DMA ’71

    2000   Earle Patriarco MM ’92

    1999   Morten Lauridsen ’66, MA ’68, DMA ’74

    1998   Rodney Gilfry MM ’83

    1997   Los Angeles Guitar Quartet

    1996   Tommy Stevens ’68

    1995   Robert Rodriguez DMA ’74

    1994   Cynthia Phelps ’78

    1993   Jonathan Mack ’71, MA ’74

    1992   Lee Ritenour ’72

    1991   Mary Ann Bonino MA ’63, PhD ’71

    1990   Thomas Hampson ’80

    1989   Dale Warland PhD ’65

    1988   Bruce Broughton ’67

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    Alumni Resources

    Continue to develop your career & networks with the resources provided below.

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    Graduates of the Thornton School of Music automatically receive complimentary enrollment in the USC Alumni Association.

    Stay Connected

    Reach out to the USC Thornton Office of Alumni at (213) 740-6474; visit us at 840 West 34th Street; or via email at [email protected]ο»Ώ.

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