Welcome Alumni
As one of our more than 3,000 alumni, we encourage you to stay connected to each other
and to the School of Music. Our staff aims to support each of you throughout your
lives and careers through opportunities to engage with fellow alums; connect with
prospective and current students; and opportunities to serve as ambassadors for the
School of Music.
This page is where you will find information on upcoming Alumni events, alumni news,
opportunities for mentoring current students, and more. We hope you will check this
page often throughout the year.
September 2025 Alumni Spotlight - Benjamin J. Hipp, '01
We recently caught up with Ben to ask him some questions about his time at the USC School of Music, leading the marching band's alumni association, and his recent decision to leave a legacy for the Carolina Band through a planned gift.
May 2025 Alumni Spotlight - Lori Fogus Gooding, '95
Lori Gooding, '95, (Bachelor of Music in Music Education) is Associate Professor of Music Therapy and the Area Coordinator of the Music Education/Music Therapy Department at Florida State University. We recently caught up with Lori to ask her some questions about her time at the USC School of Music.
April 2025 Alumni Spotlight - JáTtik Clark, '97
JáTtik Clark, '97, (Bachelor of Music in Tuba Performance) is Principal Tubist for the Oregon Symphony Orchestra, Co-Principal Tubist for the Grand Teton Music Festival, Applied Tuba and Euphonium Instructor at Portland State University, and the Applied Tuba and Euphonium Co-Instructor at Oregon State University.
Alumni Awards
Established during the 100 Years of Music at Carolina centennial celebration, the
alumni awards celebrate USC School of Music graduates who demonstrate outstanding
achievement and service to their profession or community. Read more.
Stay Connected
Connect with us on Facebook and Instagram. Be sure to update your contact information so that you can receive the monthly Alumni News email, DaCapo Magazine, invitations to Alumni events and other important correspondence from the School
of Music.
Contact Us
Have questions or comments? We want to hear from you! Contact Caroline Earp, Director
of Alumni & Donor Engagement at earpc@mailbox.sc.edu.