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Recap of the 2024 Christmas Concert: In excelsis Deo

Recap of the 2024 Christmas Concert: In excelsis Deo

Relive the spirit and beauty of our 2024 Christmas Concert, entitled “In excelsis Deo”. Recorded live in PLU’s Lagerquist Concert Hall, the concert features the Choir of the West (Brian Galante, conductor), University Chorale (Raul Dominguez, conductor), University Symphony Orchestra (Asieh Mahyar, conductor), and Organist Justin Murphy-Mancini in a variety of works celebrating beauty and joy in this Christmas season. Lighting design by Prof. Amanda Sweger and Addy Keller ’26, with video and audio production by Travis Pagel, Patrick Brockwell, and John Rutherford. Merry Christmas!

As you enjoy the recording, remember that our annual Christmas concerts are but one part of a vibrant, busy performance season that showcases the collaborative work of an incredible faculty and talented students. We ask you to consider supporting these—and future—students in their PLU music journey. Your gifts, of any size, support music scholarships and will help PLU students share their talent and exceptional work for years to come. To make a donation, please visit plu.edu/christmasgift, or contact the Office of Advancement.