USC Thornton School of Music
Since its founding, the USC Thornton School of Music has remained committed to offering students a world-class music education. We believe that skilled musicians and scholars are vital to the growth of the arts, entertainment, and our community. Our school's excellence is built on a strong sense of community, fostering opportunities for creative exchange. Explore our top priority.
There are many reasons why the Thornton School, one of the first professional schools to be established at USC, has maintained a historic standard of creative and scholarly excellence for so long: the hard work and brilliance of our faculty and students, the high quality of instruction that takes place on campus, and the expertise of its staff. Uniquely, all our programs at the Thornton School strive to reflect the dynamic artistic landscape of Los Angeles. It’s a school like no other.
Our top priority is always to support our students and ensure they have the resources they need to thrive in the musical world of today. Each year, we are proud to be able to award scholarship aid to hundreds of students annually. In addition to scholarships, unrestricted giving allows us to grow and support outstanding faculty mentorship for our student musicians, funds dynamic degree programs, and supports enhanced facility upgrades to meet our evolving instructional needs. This external support is crucial for us to guarantee that our students have all the resources they need to thrive at USC Thornton and to be prepared for the shifting and sometimes turbulent professional landscape that awaits them.
Please consider making a gift today. Every gift, no matter the size, directly impacts the lives of our students and ensures Thornton is a leading force in music for the 21st century.
Areas of Support
USC Thornton Annual Fund
USC Thornton Dean’s Strategic Fund
