Photos: Gustavo Dudamel, L.A. Phil music director, honored at 2026 USC commencement ceremony

Print Gustavo Dudamel delivers keynote address at USC’s 143rd commencement ceremony p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix max-w-170 mt-7.5 mb-10 mx-auto" data-subscriber-content> Fireworks and drones were part of the show as more than 18,000 degrees were awarded to the 2026 graduating class at USC on Thursday.

Gustavo Dudamel, the world-renowned music and artistic director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, conducted the USC band and also delivered the keynote address.