July, 2009

Alan Pasqua to Head USC Jazz
Legendary jazz pianist Alan Pasqua has been appointed Chair of USC Thornton School of Music’s Jazz Studies department. Also joining the jazz studies faculty are saxophonist/composer Bob Mintzer and drummer Peter Erskine.

In addition, USC Thornton is introducing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Vocal Jazz, which will be overseen by Kathleen Grace and Kristin Korb. For more information, visit www.usc.edu/music.