USC Student Opportunities - Thornton Choral and Sacred Music

The Choral program at USC's Thornton School of Music has many opportunities for students of all majors and faculty to get involved! Our choirs have an international reputation of excellence and continue to build their presence on campus with our general population. The students who participate in our ensembles are among the leading students in the university - we find that an artistic outlet (such as choral music) fosters ingenuity and creativity, and the team aspect of our performances encourages community, dedication, and leadership skills that extend far beyond the rehearsal room. As students are searching for a way to get involved on campus, we hope you will keep us in mind as a possible suggestion for elective credits or that you may even consider forwarding this on to the students under your advisement. Attached please find our most recent brochure that contains more specific information and active links for getting involved. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us!

Contact us at
singon@usc.edu or (213) 821-5756

CHAMBER SINGERS

2-3:50PM M, W
MUEN 312/512
(undergraduate/graduate)

Led by Dr. Jo-Michael Scheibe, the USC Thornton Chamber Singers is the premiere choral ensemble at USC Thornton. Their widely acclaimed international tours include a recent invitation to Korea to perform at the 10th World Choral Symposium. This highly regarded ensemble has also enjoyed performances with the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, Helmuth Rilling, James Conlon, Carl St. Clair, Barry Manilow, Elton John and the Rolling Stones.

CONCERT CHOIR
2-3:50PM T, Th
MUEN 310/510
(undergraduate/graduate)

The USC Thornton Concert Choir is a larger mixed choir of 52 voices under the direction of Dr. Cristian Grases. Concert Choir performs music from diverse areas of the world and all musical periods. The Concert Choir has been selected to perform at the 2015 National Collegiate Choral
Organization Convention in Portland, Oregon.

APOLLO MEN’S CHORUS

4-5:50PM M, W
MUEN 308/508
(undergraduate/graduate)

The men of Apollo are a diverse group ranging from freshman to graduate students. This group often sings the National Anthem at on-campus sporting events and has recently recorded a new CD to be
released summer 2015. Enjoy brotherhood and strive for excellence in the performance of classical to contemporary choral music.

ORIANA WOMEN’S CHOIR
4-5:50PM T, Th
MUEN 311/511
(undergraduate/graduate)

The Oriana Women’s Choir is open to all USC women who wish to participate. Comprised of students from a variety of graduate and undergraduate degree programs, Oriana performs a wide range of choral music each semester. All levels of musicians are welcomed and encouraged to join.

UNIVERSITY CHORUS
7-8:50PM W
MUEN 307/507
(undergraduate/graduate)

The University Chorus is open to any USC student, faculty, staff member and the larger USC community. Participation in this group gives its members the experience of singing and performing diverse literature with a large mixed ensemble. All levels of musicianship are welcomed.