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Wind Ensemble’s World Premiere of Echo Chambers Posted by: Kate Williams / March 14, 2019 March 14, 2019 By Kate Williams '16The PLU Wind Ensemble performed the world premiere of Echo Chambers on March 10, 2019. Echo Chambers came about after a conversation during a national conference in 2017 between Ed Powell, Professor of Music and Director of Bands at PLU, and Peter Van Zandt Lane, Assistant Professor of Composition and Director of the Dance Center for New Music at the University of Georgia
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larger work entitled “Art of the Fugue.” They gradually increase in complexity. The forth Bach work is a transcription of “My Spirit be Joyful” from one of Bach’s Cantatas. We thought it would be fitting to include some music by Bach on the CD along with Dr. Jerry Kracht’s new piece since they effectively bookend the history of Lutheran music over the last 300 years! Jerry’s piece was written to commemorate and celebrate the 500th year of the Reformation. It depicts the life of Martin Luther in
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Bautista (Faculty Governance Manager and Sitero (Mentor) Administrator) hprb@plu.edu (253)535-8312 Please contact Carol Bautista for questions, concerns, and issues related to HPRB and Mentor. If she cannot provide an answer, she will direct you to someone who can! Unit Designates (HPRB reviewers in your department, or school): College of Professional Studies Business – Somaye Nargesi, nargesi@plu.edu Communication, Media & Design Arts/Music/Theatre &Dance – Soon Cho, chosy@plu.edu Education
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Brian Galante, Conductor Past ConductorsJoseph Edwards 1925–1937 Gunnar Malmin 1937–1964 Maurice Skones 1964–1983 Richard Sparks 1983–2001 Kathryn Lehmann 2001–2006 Richard Nance 2006-2022 Dr. Galante is Associate Dean for the School of Music, Theatre & Dance, and Director of Choral Studies at PLU. In Fall 2022, he became the seventh conductor of the Choir of the West. During his time at PLU, Dr. Galante also conducted Chorale, University Singers (SA) and Knights Chorus (TB), and taught
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in orchestras like the Virginia Symphony or the Boston Camerata. Some are music teachers and professors. One of my most talented former ear-training student is now TYC conductor Dr. Leann Conley-Holcom! I even have a former student that is a movie director and another one that records for Hans Zimmer in Hollywood! By night, I play in Symphony Tacoma, but I also run the Second City Chamber Series that performs chamber music concerts around Pierce County year-round. And I have a string quartet. And
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David Deacon-Joyner, PhDSchool of Arts and Communication, Department of MusicCreating Listening Guides with Variations Audio Timeliner Dr. David Deacon-Joyner (PLU Photo/Jenna Stoeber) Variations Audio Timeliner Product Website: Variations Audio Timeliner Cost: Free Download: Variations Audio Timeliner for Windows and MacDavid Deacon-Joyner, Professor of Music, teaches a course on the history and appreciation of jazz. His goal is to get students from all backgrounds to better understand and
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Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat are my financial aid options as a music student?For more information on financial aid, please see the financial aid website. I'm not a music major, what are my options?Here at PLU we realize that passion for music exists everywhere and in every major, that is why at PLU our performing ensembles are open to everyone. To audition for the an ensemble please see our New Student Information page. Ensemble placement auditions are held during orientation weekend. In
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President’s Inaugural Concert features our world-class faculty musicians Posted by: Mandi LeCompte / September 21, 2012 September 21, 2012 The Department of Music and School of Arts and Communication honor the inauguration of President Thomas W. Krise in a special concert featuring 31 of our world-class music faculty on Tuesday, September 25 at 8pm in Lagerquist Concert Hall. Performances will feature all the faculty resident ensembles – Regency String Quartet, Camas Wind Quintet, Lyric Brass
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Engaging in Lutheran StudiesFor students, faculty, staff, alumni, and interested persons, there are a variety of ways to engage in Lutheran Studies at PLU. For undergraduate students, a number of university courses support the study of the Lutheran tradition. They include but are not limited to: History of Western Art II; The Book in Society; German Civilization to 1750; Early Modern European History, 1400-1700; European Reformations; Modern Germany; Christians in Nazi Germany; Music History I
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Mara Finkelstein Lecturer - Cello Phone: 253-535-7602 Email: finkelm@plu.edu Biography Biography Mara Finkelstein studied cello at the Gnessin College of Music and the Tchaikovsky Conservatory in Moscow before coming to the U.S. in 1989. Ms. Finkelstein was Principal Cellist of the Moscow Symphony Orchestra and the only woman in the all men orchestra. She toured in Europe as a member of the New European Strings, and recently played with that group in a series of virtual recordings during the
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