Open screenings of advanced student productions including narrative, documentary, animated and experimental, are held every semester in Norris Cinema Theatre. Ensembles present a variety of vocal and instrumental music in a broad range of musical styles. The series showcases some of the school's finest soloists and ensembles performing varied and interesting programs. The Program Board, the programming unit of the Student Senate, presents noontime and evening musical concerts. Many of the Thornton School's performance groups are open to all students, though most require an audition.
Ensemble classes earn one unit of credit per semester.
Listening KUSC-FM offers the best in classical music programming. From early music, choral, symphonic, chamber and even new music, KUSC is Southern California s listener-supported classical leader. Spectrum events are produced on both the University Park Campus and the Health Sciences Campus. Inexpensive tickets for students, faculty and staff are available for all Spectrum events. Events are also open to the general public with tickets available through the USC Ticket Office and the Spectrum Office.