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University Wind EnsembleUnder the direction of Dr. Ron GerhardsteinAbout...The Pacific Lutheran University Wind Ensemble is comprised of some of the best performers of wind and percussion instruments at the University and is recognized as one of the finest groups of its kind in the entire Northwest. Following the philosophy of a player pool, adopting flexible instrumentation according to the composer’s intention, the full ensemble of approximately 50 players is soloistic and technically

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

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

ChoraleUniversity Wind EnsembleUniversity SingersConcert BandKnights ChorusUniversity Jazz EnsemblePiano Ensemble EXPLORE OUR ENSEMBLES PLU Music offers many different ensemble options for our students. Vocal ensembles and instrumental ensembles are open to students via yearly auditions at the beginning of each fall semester. Diverse musical and vocal styles are celebrated, allowing students to build their own custom musical experience. Vocal Ensembles Instrumental EnsemblesBrian Galante, Chair, Department of

WelcomeThe Choir of the West is the premier choral ensemble at Pacific Lutheran University, located in Tacoma, Washington. Founded in 1926, the choir was the third Lutheran college choir to tour extensively throughout the United States. Choir of the West has toured Europe, Scandinavia, Japan and China, and has performed at several state, division and national conferences of the National Association for Music Education and the American Choral Directors Association. Most recently the choir has

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

PLU Concert BandUnder the direction of Dr. Ron GerhardsteinThe PLU Concert Band is a non-auditioned ensemble made up of PLU students in all areas and disciplines of the university as well members from the PLU community. The band rehearses one evening per week and performs at the conclusion of each semester. Membership is open to all students with prior high school music experience. Quick Links Scholarship Information PLU Northwest High School Honor BandSee upcoming Concert Band events here

the primary orchestral ensemble at Pacific Lutheran University. With an annual roster of over seventy musicians, the USO performs 4 of the 5 major concerts on the School of Music, theatre & Dance’s “Orchestra Series.” Its repertoire is diverse, from early orchestral works of the 18th and 19th centuries to brand new literature. In fact, each year the USO performs at least two world or regional premieres, often of works written specifically for it. The USO also sponsors Student Showcase, a concerto

Educators Association (2010) and American Choral Directors Association (2006). In March 2012, the ensemble performed for the ACDA Northwest Division Conference.

Jazz at PLU The education of improvisation Jazz at Pacific Lutheran UniversityWelcome to the PLU Jazz website! Here you find information about our jazz courses and ensembles, events and concert schedule, and more. PLU offers classes in jazz history, jazz theory, private instrumental lessons, as well as lessons in jazz composition and arranging. The jazz ensemble and combos provide students and audiences with the opportunity to experience jazz music both in its traditional form and in a variety