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. Howland has taught many jazz clinics at PLU, including “The Popular Jazz Form of Rhythm Changes” (2013), “Jazz Rhythm Guitar Styles” (2014), “The Guitar Style of Charlie Christian” (2015), “The Guitar Style of Antônio Carlos Jobim and João Gilberto” (2016), and “Playing Modal Jazz” (2017). Most years Howland has also written and premiered new original solo and ensemble pieces for improvisation. In 2017 Howland began directing the PLU Guitar Festival Orchestra in a jazz piece to promote hands-on jazz

College Band Directors National Association, National Association for Music Education, and Women Band Directors International.Jonathan Helmick Dr. Jonathan Helmick serves as Director of Bands and Associate Professor of Music at Slippery Rock University. Part of his responsibilities include directing the Slippery Rock University “Marching Pride”, the Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, and the Tuba and Euphonium Ensemble. He also teaches assigned courses such as Fundamentals of Conducting, Advanced Conducting

addition to her music directing, Amy has led regional honor choirs and coached developing choral conductors from across the Western Hemisphere at the annual Cascade Conducting Workshop in Tacoma, WA. As a true collaborative artist known for her deep insight and “getting inside the conductor’s head,” Amy provides feedback through the special lens of accompanist, singer and conductor combined. She has led pedagogical workshops for choral conductors and collaborative artists regionally and in Canada. Her

helpful and friendly and the whole event went really smoothly. The biggest issue we had was directing people to the correct building and good places to park, which is a pretty minor problem in the bigger scheme of things. Thanks so much. Brian GillespiePuget Sound ESD MeetingPuget Sound ESD Meeting 3/4/14I’ve been meaning to respond to this email – but every time I start, something comes up that I need to deal with!!! We were very impressed by everything – I don’t think I would change a thing. The

, Section 2). A faculty member, after seeking remedy through normal administrative channels, may bring any problems to the Conciliation Committee (Article VI, Section 1). This committee should organize itself in such a way that for each case presented to it, one of its members is identifiably responsible for directing its study. Promptness of action in its conciliatory efforts will often be crucial, and it should attempt to conciliate, or to issue its considered judgment on a fair conciliation, within

, Chair, Department of Theatre & Dance and Professor of TheatreSee Professor Smith’s profile Professor Tom Smith is the chair of Theatre and Dance. He is an accomplished playwright, with his work being produced in 17 countries and translated into eight languages. His areas of scholarship include improvisation, playwriting, and directing. He is a member of Dramatists Guild and Stage Directors and Choreographers Society.Giovanna UrdangarainDr. Giovanna Urdangarain, Associate Professor of Hispanic

International Honors Program.Tom SmithTom Smith, Chair, Department of Theatre & Dance and Professor of TheatreSee Professor Smith’s profile Professor Tom Smith is the chair of Theatre and Dance. He is an accomplished playwright, with his work being produced in 17 countries and translated into eight languages. His areas of scholarship include improvisation, playwriting, and directing. He is a member of Dramatists Guild and Stage Directors and Choreographers Society.Giovanna UrdangarainDr. Giovanna