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PLU music major Jack Burrows awarded first place at national singing competition https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2023/07/31/plu-music-burrows-first-place-singing-competition/

PLU music major Jack Burrows awarded first place at national singing competition Posted by: Zach Powers / July 31, 2023 July 31, 2023 By Liza ConboyPLU College of Professional Studies Jack Burrows ’25 won first place in the 2023 National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Competition in San Diego earlier this month. The Pacific Lutheran University music major participated in 5 rounds of auditions and competition to earn first place in the Upper Classical TBB (Tenor-Baritone-Bass) Voice

PLU professor and conductor Tiffany Walker discusses her passion for choral music https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2023/11/29/tiffany-walker-plu-choir-chorale-conductor-music-university/

PLU professor and conductor Tiffany Walker discusses her passion for choral music Posted by: Zach Powers / November 29, 2023 Image: Visiting Assistant Professor of Music Tiffany Walker (Photo by Sy Bean/PLU) November 29, 2023 By Zach Powers ’10PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTiffany Walker fell in love with choral music in sixth grade and never looked back. An accomplished conductor and vocalist, Walker earned a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in choral conducting at the University of Washington in

Creative Expression (CX) https://www.plu.edu/catalog-2023-2024/general-education/course-fulfillment/creative-expression/

Introduction to Creative Writing - CX ENGL 236 Intro to Screenwriting - CX ENGL 313 The Art of the Book I - CX ENGL 314 The Art of the Book II - CX ENGL 323 Writing in Professional and Public Settings - CX ENGL 329 Intermediate Fiction Writing - CX HIST 121 History in Video Games - CX MUSI 101 Introduction to Music - CX MUSI 103 History of Jazz - CX MUSI 106 Music of Scandinavia and the Nordic Region - CX, GE MUSI 120 Music and Culture - CX, GE MUSI 125 Ear Training I - CX MUSI 126 Ear Training II - CX

Strings Professor Svend Rønning shares his teaching and his music – Acclaim 2016-17 https://www.plu.edu/acclaim/2016-17/09/30/strings-professor-svend-ronning-shares-his-teaching-and-his-music/

After his first sabbatical became a great learning experience in 2006, Professor of Music Svend Rønning left campus for the 2015-16 sabbatical with a new mindset — to focus on teaching his specialties to the broader musical community. “I’ve gone on a quest to share my specialties with students and colleagues in a portable way,” Rønning said. “I’m excited about the relationships I’ve built across the nation.” Rønning graduated from Pacific Lutheran University with an undergraduate degree in

PLU professor composes music for ‘timeless’ Chinese opera featuring student and faculty performers – https://www.plu.edu/acclaim/2016-17/12/16/plu-professor-composes-music-for-timeless-chinese-opera-featuring-student-and-faculty-performers-libretto-by-zhang-er/

In the opera titled “Fiery Jade — Cai Yan,” the ancient story of Chinese poet Cai Yan proves an excellent example of diverse perspectives and student-faculty collaboration. HOW IT’S MADE The music for Fiery Jade is composed by Greg Youtz, PLU professor of music and composer, and the script — known as a libretto — is written by poet Zhang Er. “I just love getting inside a poet’s words,” Youtz said. “When you set words to music, you get deeply inside the poet’s creative space.” Youtz has been

Ian Lindhartsen ’20 uses his individualized major to pursue his passion for music https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/ian-lindhartsen-20-uses-his-individualized-major-to-pursue-his-passion-for-music/

Ian Lindhartsen ’20 uses his individualized major to pursue his passion for music Posted by: vcraker / November 22, 2021 Image: Ian Lindhartsen, advisor, Lute Air Student Radio (LASR), Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021, in Tacoma. (PLU Photo/John Froschauer) November 22, 2021 By Veronica CrakerMarketing and CommunicationsIan Lindhartsen entered PLU with a plan. The 253 PLU Bound scholarship recipient from the Key Peninsula began his first year with plans to major in music education. But best-laid plans

Multi-talented senior and composer TJ Wheeler ’22 views music as his vocation https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/multi-talented-senior-and-composer-tj-wheeler-22-views-music-as-his-vocation/

Multi-talented senior and composer TJ Wheeler ’22 views music as his vocation Posted by: vcraker / June 22, 2022 June 22, 2022 TJ Wheeler ’22 is a music composition major at Pacific Lutheran University. This semester, he was a valuable member of six music ensembles, including Choir of the West, Opera, Steel Band, Percussion Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, and the PLU Ringers handbell choir. We talked with Wheeler about his experiences at and before PLU, and how he became such a talented musician.How

PLU music major Jack Burrows ’25 awarded first place at national singing competition https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/plu-music-major-jack-burrows-25-awarded-first-place-at-national-singing-competition/

PLU music major Jack Burrows ’25 awarded first place at national singing competition Posted by: mhines / August 4, 2023 Image: Bass-baritone Jack Burrows performs during the Angela Meade Vocal Competition in Lagerquist Concert Hall at PLU. (PLU Photo / Sy Bean) August 4, 2023 Jack Burrows ’25, a music major at PLU, took home first place in the prestigious 2023 National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Competition held in San Diego, CA. Jack triumphed in the Upper Classical TBB Voice

Ian Lindhartsen ’20 uses his individualized major to pursue his passion for music https://www.plu.edu/individualized-majors/news/ian-lindhartsen-20-uses-his-individualized-major-to-pursue-his-passion-for-music/

Ian Lindhartsen ’20 uses his individualized major to pursue his passion for music Posted by: Marcom Web Team / November 23, 2021 Image: Ian Lindhartsen, advisor, Lute Air Student Radio (LASR), Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021, in Tacoma. (PLU Photo/John Froschauer) November 23, 2021 By Veronica CrakerMarketing and CommunicationsIan Lindhartsen entered PLU with a plan. The 253 PLU Bound scholarship recipient from the Key Peninsula began his first year with plans to major in music education. But best-laid

Marathon runner and musician- an interview with new music faculty member Lark Powers https://www.plu.edu/music/news/2017/11/14/marathon-runner-and-musician-an-interview-with-new-music-faculty-member-lark-powers/

Marathon runner and musician- an interview with new music faculty member Lark Powers Posted by: Kate Williams / November 14, 2017 November 14, 2017 By Kate Williams '16Outreach ManagerIn demand as a solo and collaborative artist, as well as an adjudicator and presenter, Lark Powers brings her extensive experience to the PLU music department. What is your background? I grew up in Northern California in Humboldt county, on the coast close to the Oregon border. Growing up, I studied both piano and