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those not selected for the big band. Jazz Studies at PLU include a jazz band (the University Jazz Ensemble), jazz combos, jazz theory, jazz history, advanced jazz improvisation, and private studio instruction in jazz guitar, piano, bass, drums, improvisation, solo vocal and arranging. The UJE holds auditions the weekend before classes begin in the fall. All other jazz offerings are open to all students at all levels of skill. The University Jazz Ensemble performs on campus and does regional tours
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international tour every four years. We also offer a beginning jazz theory course for all music majors. Is there a jazz concentration in the music degree?No, there is not. There is a specialized concentration in the music MINOR, but not a jazz degree per se. Nevertheless, there is plenty of opportunity to play in the big band, combos, and learn improvisation and jazz styles. If you want to zero in on jazz, a BMA or BA degree rather than the more “classical”-oriented BM degree would be the way to go. What
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Immanuel Kant History and Meaning of Jazz Aesthetics American and African-American Culture and Literature German philosophy Critical Theory Theory/History of Public Sphere Alexander Kluge Biography Arthur Strum teaches interdisciplinary courses drawing particularly upon philosophy, literature, and political theory. He began his career in the field of German Studies, teaching and writing for more than a decade on 18th and 19th century German philosophy, the Bildungsroman, The Frankfurt School, Kant
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Areas of Study Brass Euphonium French Horn Trombone Trumpet Tuba Composition Guitar Harp Jazz Studies Music Education Music History and Theory Organ and Harpsichord Percussion Piano Strings Voice Woodwinds Bassoon Clarinet Flute Oboe Saxophone
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PLU’s Director of Jazz Studies, Cassio Vianna, receives grant from the City of Tacoma to write and perform genre-bending composition Cassio Vianna, Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Jazz Studies, has been awarded a grant to write a 4-movement suite entitled Invisible Garden, that blends jazz, chamber music and Brazilian music. Posted by: Liza Conboy / April 18, 2024 Image: Jazz Under the Stars featuring Vianna/Bergeron Brazilian Quintet with Cassio Vianna on piano at PLU, Thursday
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Stephen Howland Lecturer - Guitar, Jazz Guitar Phone: 253-535-7602 Email: howlansn@plu.edu Website: http://www.stephenhowland.com/ Professional Biography Personal Video Additional Titles/Roles Ear-training I/II Education D.M.A., Arizona State University M.M., Arizona State University B.M., University of Idaho Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Jazz, Classical, and Contemporary Guitar Performance, Pedagogy, and History Music Composition, Arranging, Theory, and Analysis Responsibilities Applied
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Course Title ARTD 101 Drawing I - CX ARTD 102 2D Design/Color Theory - CX ARTD 110 Graphic Design 1 - CX ARTD 180 History of Western Art I - CX ARTD 181 History of Western Art II - CX ARTD 201 Drawing 2: Figure Drawing - CX ARTD 202 3D Design - CX ARTD 220 Photography I: BW Photography - CX ARTD 230 Ceramics 1 - CX ARTD 280 Art Methodology and Theory - CX ARTD 315 The Art of the Book I - CX ARTD 320 Photography 2: Digital Photography - CX ARTD 355 3D Digital Modeling - CX ARTD 380 Modern Art
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: Music Theory & Analysis IA (2) MUSI 135: Music Theory & Analysis IB (2) MUSI 136: Music Theory & Analysis II (3) MUSI 151: Keyboard Musicianship I (1) and/or MUSI 152: Keyboard Musicianship II (1) or MUSI 251: Keyboard Musicianship III (1) or successful completion of the Keyboarding Proficiency Assessment All first-year students should complete the Theory online placement test before class registration. Students will be placed in the appropriate level Music Theory & Analysis course based on the test
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Notes Obituaries Submit a Class Note Calendar Calendar Highlights Calendar Highlights Berry Festivals June 13, July 11, August 8 Each of the annual events — in Red Square from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. — feature bushels of farm-fresh berries and entertainment. More Information Jazz Under the Stars July 19 – August 9 PLU welcomes guest artists for the annual concert series at Mary Baker Russell Music Center’s outdoor amphitheater. More Information Summer Opera Workshop July 19 – August 9 The workshop allows
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style. Here’s what a few of the jazz students had to say about the classes: I appreciated that the focus with each clinic wasn’t on the clinician’s instrument itself as well as the conversational aspect. The talk about theory, philosophy, and getting jobs was unique and very helpful. Nathaniel Lackey, ’21 Economics I believe every single jazz clinician invited us to reach out to them and keep in contact, send them recordings, compositions, etc… That was very cool. Joshua Green, ’22 Music Education
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