Simon Ramo Recital Hall

Simon Ramo Recital Hall is an intimate performance venue located within the USC Thornton School of Music in Los Angeles. With seating for approximately 100 guests, the hall is designed for events where sound quality, audience connection and an appropriately focused atmosphere are central to the experience.

The venue is particularly well suited to chamber music concerts, student and faculty recitals, masterclasses, lectures, educational presentations and other small-scale cultural programmes. Its setting within the University of Southern California campus gives organisers access to a distinctive academic and artistic environment, while the hall’s compact format creates a close relationship between performers and guests.

For event planners, the hall can be considered for music-led programming, intimate performances, professional talks, panel sessions and specialist gatherings that benefit from a dedicated recital setting rather than a large auditorium or general-purpose function room. It forms part of a wider group of USC Thornton performance spaces, supporting a range of artistic and educational activity across the school.

The hall first opened in the 1960s and was later renovated, combining its established identity with a contemporary role within USC Thornton’s performance and teaching programme. Visitors can reach the venue on the University Park Campus, with campus access, parking and public transport information available through USC. Organisers should contact the relevant USC Thornton or university events team to discuss availability, suitability, access arrangements and booking conditions for their proposed event.