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Auditions are generally scheduled at the end of the spring semester and first week of the fall semes

The USC Thornton School of Music Vocal Arts Department and Opera Program is one of America’s premier training grounds for singing-actors, opera coaches and collaborative keyboard artists - a program where youth and experience meet in a vibrant urban setting to create provocative productions of classic and modern masterpieces.

10/13/2026

👊Here we go! First rehearsal for The Light in the Piazza! ☀️🎶

We're so excited to dive into this beautiful show with our amazing cast and creative team. Stay tuned for plenty of behind-the-scenes moments! 🎬🌟

10/01/2026

We welcome back to Vocal Forum the USC Keck Voice Center! 🎤

Join us for a Vocal Health Presentation by the USC Keck Voice Center this Friday at 12 pm in Macdonald Hall.

Bring your questions and join the conversation this Friday! 💬 We look forward to seeing you there! ✨

09/26/2026

What a wonderful masterclass! ✨ A big thank you to all the singers and pianists who shared their music with us!

We are also grateful to Frank Havrøy and Gunnar Flagstad for sharing their thoughtful perspectives, insights, and passion for the music. 🎶

🎵 A memorable afternoon filled with music and inspiration! 🌟

09/24/2026

✨️We are excited to welcome Frank Havrøy and Gunnar Flagstad to Vocal Forum this Friday! 🎶🎹

As the duo frankågunnar, they have spent recent years exploring and re-imagining the music of Franz Schubert, bringing fresh perspectives to the Lied repertoire.

This masterclass will take a closer look at the texts, musical meaning, and interpretive choices behind the Schubert songs, inviting us to hear and experience them in new ways. 🔎

♦️ Friday | 12:00 PM, Newman Hall

🎼 Come curious, and let the music surprise you!

09/23/2026

🎶 Join us for Music @ Rush Hour!

Join Frank Havrøy and Gunnar Flagstad for a special performance and conversation exploring their innovative reimaginings of Schubert's songs.

>> Today | 5:00 PM, RAMO Hall

09/23/2026

🎶 Join us for Music @ Rush Hour!

Join Frank Havrøy and Gunnar Flagstad for a special performance and conversation exploring their innovative reimaginings of Schubert’s songs.

>> Today | 5:00 PM, RAMO Hall

09/20/2026

👏 Congratulations to Guo Wu, Caroline Duers, and Julia Sapeta on their Vocology presentations!

Thank you for sharing your research and contributing to meaningful discussions during Vocal Forum.

Great job, everyone! 🎉

09/18/2026

Please join us tomorrow at 12:00 PM for Vocal Forum in MacDonald Recital Hall! 🎤✨ Featuring Vocology presentations by:

🎓 Guo Wu
DMA Candidate with an Elective field in Vocology/Voice Pedagogy
Italian Language for Mandarin Chinese Speakers: An Articulation Guide

🎓 Caroline Duers
MM from the Spring 2026 "Musicians' Mind" course
Sleep Deprivation- The Dark Side of 'The Grind'

🎓 Julia Sapeta
MM from the Spring 2026 "Musicians' Mind" course
The Vagus Nerve, Vocal Production, and Music Performance Anxiety

We hope to see you there!

09/17/2026

Vocology Presentations in Vocal Forum ✨
We’re excited to highlight these insightful presentations exploring language, vocal health, performance, and the science behind the voice! 🎶🗣️
🎤 Guo Wu, DMA Candidate with an Elective Field in Vocology/Vocal Pedagogy.
“Italian Language for Mandarin Chinese Speakers”
🌙 Caroline Duers, MM from the Spring 2026 Musicians and the Mind course.
“Sleep Deprivation- The Dark Side of ‘The Grind.’”
🧠 Julia Sapeta, MM from the Spring 2026 Musicians and the Mind course
“The Vagus Nerve, Vocal Production, and Music Performance Anxiety”
🎓✨ Celebrating research, discovery, and the many dimensions of the singing voice! Come learn, connect, and celebrate vocology in Vocal Forum! 🎶

09/16/2026

Last Friday in Vocal Forum
Remember the Sky 🕊️
25 Years Since 9/11.

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840 W. 34TH Street
Los Angeles, CA
90089

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http://music.usc.edu/opera

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