Spark Events

Fall 2019

Aug. 21	Spark's Graduate Student Blast Off 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m., Room 016
Sep. 06	Grant Writing Workshop, with the Music History Colloquium 1:10–2:00 p.m., Room 232
Sep. 23-27	Intermission Sessions Residency School of Music, Sponsored by Spark
Oct. 04	Creativity in Music SOCIAL 1:10–2:00 p.m., Music Library
Oct. 25	The Paper Trail (panel discussion) 1:10–2:00 p.m., Music Library - RSVP required
Nov. 01	Creativity in Music SOCIAL 1:10–2:00 p.m., Music Library
Nov. 08	Creativity in Music Awards - APPLICATIONS DUE 4:30 p.m., Online Application
Dec. 03	Creativity in Music Awards - FINALISTS ANNOUNCED 4:30 p.m., Room 125
Dec. 09-13	Stress Free Finals Week 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Music Library

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

Blast Off
Interactive workshop that 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

School of Music

Spark Events

Fall 2019

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