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PLU's Musical HeritageHistorian Philip Nordquist reports that the first faculty member hired in 1892, as the fledgling academy was preparing to open its doors, was a music teacher, “the energetic musician Carlo Sperati.” Music has continued to be at the center of campus life since that time. The University Symphony Orchestra has long been one of the most important centerpieces of a stunningly rich musical calendar. Unique among the musical ensembles on campus, the orchestra plays a role in

Welcome!In addition to the highly acclaimed choirs, various instrumental ensembles and jazz ensembles at PLU, there is also PLU Guitar Orchestra and Ensemble, which is open to guitarists and lutenists of various levels. Guitar Orchestra is open to anyone with basic guitar and music reading skills. There are multiple players playing each part, and Professor Brown conducts in all performances and rehearsals. More advanced students (typically guitar/lute majors) also play in smaller, coached

A PLU Christmas: In excelsis Deo Join us for our beloved series of PLU Christmas Concerts as the Choir of the West, University Chorale, and University Symphony Orchestra present “In excelsis Deo”, featuring John Rutter’s exhilarating setting of Gloria. Other works by Sergei Rachmaninoff, David Willcocks, and Brian Galante mix with traditional carols and other seasonal favorites as we celebrate beauty and joy in this Christmas season.   Tickets on sale October 30, 2024 at 10am Concerts: December

Welcome to the online home of the PLU trumpet studio! Trumpet players here are a diverse group of musicians: some are performance majors, others are music education majors, and many are not music majors, but still consider the trumpet an important part of their college experience. Students can take weekly private lessons from Dr. Zachary Lyman, or from our adjunct trumpet professor, Dr. Edward Castro. Trumpet players can also perform with the Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra

– Richard Nance, Director View Details |Listen on SoundCloud | Order 2013 - A Child is BornA Christmas Celebration Choir of the West – Richard Nance, Director University Chorale – Brian Galante, Conductor University Symphony Orchestra – Jeffrey Bell-Hanson, Conductor View Details 2013 - A Choral Union Christmas, Volume 1 Choral Union – Richard Nance, Director View Details | Order 2012 - Lightener of the Stars Choir of the West – Richard Nance, Director   View Details | Order 2011 - PeaceA Christmas

situations, and rehearsal of horn choir music. Large ensemble opportunities include the Wind Ensemble, University Symphony Orchestra, Concert Band, while students can also participate in various chamber ensembles such as brass and woodwind quintets.Scholarship AuditionsApplications Due: February 15, 2024Auditions will be held February 23-25, 2024Quick Links International Horn Society James Boldin's Horn World Blog Northwest Horn Society Natural Horn by Richard SeraphinoffInterested in attending PLU?Dr

orchestra each year as well as scenes programs. Private lessons are available for all students from one of eleven voice faculty, led by James Brown. Lagerquist Concert Hall and the Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts are two of the finest performance facilities in the Northwest. If you love to sing, PLU is the place for you! Highlights of the choral music education degree include courses in elementary music methods and materials, secondary choral methods, secondary choral literature