Spark Events

Fall 2018

Aug. 25	Blast-Off (New Graduate Students) 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Room 016
Sept. 24-28	Living Earth Show Residency Details
Oct. 11	Discussion over Dinner 7:15–9:15 p.m., Room 016
Nov. 3	Plink Rattle Toot at Richland Library Main
Nov. 14-16	Nico Muhly, Guest Composer Nov. 14: Presentation and discussion of Marnie, currently showing at the Metropolitan Opera. 3:30-5:30 p.m., Room 040, Sponsored by Opera at USC Nov. 15: World Premiere of Reliable Sources with the USC Wind Ensemble. 7:30 p.m., Koger Center for the Arts, Sponsored by USC Bands Nov. 16: Up Close and Personal, and informal discussion with Nico about how he lives a full life as an artist. 1:10-2:00 p.m., Music Library, Sponsored by Spark
Dec. 11-14	Stress Free Finals Week (Monday–Thursday) 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., USC Music Library

Spark events are open to all USC music students, faculty and staff.

Blast Off
Interactive workshop which prepares new graduate students to build community and develop tools to thrive

Discussion Over Dinner
Interact with guest presenters to explore a variety of topics from improvisation to marketing and beyond

Plink Rattle Toot
Student musicians collaborate with the Richland Library - pairing live music with a children's story hour

Residency
Guest artists and presenters interact with students through a variety of performances, master classes, and discussions on campus and in the community

Stress Free Finals Week
Finish each semester with your well-being in mind. Relax and rejuvenate with friends, snacks, games, our canine Wellness Ambassadors and more

Up Close and Personal
An informal space to share and explore ideas with alumni and guest artists in small group settings

Wellness Wednesdays
Interactive weekly reminders for the School of Music community to check-in and consider mental, emotional, physical well being

Spark Events

Fall 2018

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