USC Thornton School of Music unveils the Signature Series lineup for 2026-27.

Here’s a look at the classical voice events.

The Chamber and Concert Choir perform in Newman Recital Hall.

Performance Date: Oct. 23, 2026

Up next is a concert in Newman Recital Hall by the Apollo Choir and Oriana Choir.

Performance Date: Oct. 30, 2026

USC Thornton Opera presents Adam Guettel’s “The Light in the Piazza.” Ken Cazan directs and Brent McMunn conducts. Performances take place at Bing Theatre.

Performance Dates: Nov. 19 -22, 2026

The University Chorus performs in Newman Recital Hall.

Performance Date: Nov. 22, 2026

The “Choral Winter Gala” closes out the year. This concert takes place in Bovard Auditorium.

Performance Date: Dec. 2, 2026

“Opera Scenes” takes place in Newman Recital Hall.

Performance Date: Feb. 5, 2027

The Concert Choir gives a concert in Newman Recital Hall.

Performance Date: April 9, 2027

The USC Thornton Chamber Singers and Thornton Chamber Orchestra present “From Past to Present: The Music of Bach, Handel, and Grau.” This concert takes place in Bovard Auditorium.

Performance Date: April 21, 2027

The final opera of the season is Cavalli’s “La Calisto” directed by Ken Cazan. Brent McMunn conducts. Performances are held in Bing Theatre.

Performance Dates: April 21 & 23, 2027

USC Thornton Chamber Singers perform in Dr. Cristian Grases’ lecture recital, “The Choral Music of Alberto Grau.” This events takes place in Newman Recital Hall.

Performance Date: April 23, 2027

María Guinand and Alberto Grau present on their initiative, “Construir Cantando.” Following the panel, the Los Angeles Children’s Chorus and Estorinos, a youth choir from Mexico perform a selection of choral music. This event is held in Bovard Auditorium.

Performance Date: April 24, 2027