USC Symphony Orchestra Tickets

The USC Symphony Orchestra is a premier ensemble within the USC Thornton School of Music, based in Los Angeles. Led by Artistic Leader Carl St.Clair and Resident Conductor Sharon Lavery, the orchestra has a storied history of collaboration with renowned maestros and soloists, as well as bold programming that spans classical masterworks, cross-genre pairings, and new-music premieres. The ensemble actively engages the USC community and the broader L.A. musical landscape through high-profile partnerships and dynamic concerts at Bovard Auditorium.

From side-by-side projects with Pacific Symphony to collaborations featuring luminaries like Yo-Yo Ma, Esa-Pekka Salonen, and John Williams, the USC Thornton Symphony consistently demonstrates versatility, technical polish, and a commitment to expanding the orchestral repertoire. Their programmatic scope ranges from Rimsky-Korsakov to Ellington, creating a hybrid concert experience that reflects contemporary tastes while honoring tradition.

Stay connected to secure your seats for forthcoming performances and explore the ensemble’s upcoming tour dates and special events at USC campus venues.

Biography: The USC Symphony Orchestra is a flagship USC Thornton ensemble that embodies the school’s commitment to excellence in orchestral performance and education. Under the baton of Carl St.Clair and the leadership of Sharon Lavery, the orchestra continues to push boundaries with ambitious programming, premieres, and collaborations with major institutions.

Discography Highlights: The ensemble has premiered new works and collaborated on performances that highlight living composers and classic repertoire, reflecting a tradition of innovative orchestral programming at USC. Their performances often feature cross-genre pairings and contemporary premieres that invite audiences to experience orchestral music in fresh contexts.

Upcoming Tour & Tours: 2025 brings notable dates at Bovard Auditorium on the USC campus, including New Music for Orchestra (Feb 28, 2025), An Evening of Ellington & Rimsky-Korsakov (Sept 12, 2025), and a program featuring Leonard Slatkin (Oct 24, 2025). For the latest schedule, venue details, and ticketing information, check the USC Thornton calendar and local concert listings.