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. Having a built-in support group of Lutes helped. Along with Hall and Van Mechelen, there was Novalee Richard, ’09, Stephanie Johnson ’11 and Ieisha McIntyre ’97. Johnson said that she has received huge support from her fellow Lutes, including Choir of the West members who helped her put together audition videos, and her current voice instructor (and PLU professor) Barry Johnson, who encouraged her to audition. “PLU has given me amazing connections,” she said. As for advice for other students seeking

electorate and elected officials. But, despite being a member of that electorate, his uncertainty took over. So, he ordered food and ate in silence, unsure of how to engage. “I thought it was really cool,” he said, “but I also didn’t feel like I was a part of it.” Austin Beiermann '18 (Photo by John Froschauer/PLU) However, Beiermann quickly realized that his voice was valued, and even coveted, by older politicians. “Your voice means the world to them,” Beiermann said of young people. “Older people bring

will sign copies of All I Need from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 12 at Garfield Book Company. Aikin’s new album was released Feb. 3, 2015. It already has reached the top of iTunes’ Gospel Music charts. This album is her first in six years. Since her first release, she says she has become more comfortable with creating music, and she believes this album reflects her.“There’s a lot of energy in this [album],” Aikin told Black Entertainment Television. “I feel like I was actually able to put my voice, my

better community.” Part of that effort to give back is giving himself a public voice capable of effecting change. Sablan ran for elected office for the first time in November, challenging the incumbent for Franklin Pierce School District’s Director 5 position. While Sablan didn’t win, he drew in a little more than a third of the vote in an impressive effort.CCESWhat is CCES at PLU?PLU Center for Community Engagement and Service serves as a resource for students, staff, and faculty who want to learn

energy as the last time began to get a little exhausting. So much so that, well, guess who lost her voice? I know. How ridiculous, right? I go on a choir tour, and I almost immediately lose my voice. You can obviously understand my frustration and extreme sadness. Not being able to fully support my fellow choristers crushed me, and with barely any time to rest, I had to take advantage of all those long bus rides and sleep to conserve what was left of my voice. From this whole ordeal, though, I

: Everyone is invited to bring a lunch and relax. Fresh fruit desserts are free with a PLU ID, or $2.50 otherwise (cash only), while supplies last. Each lunch/concert runs from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Red Square. Parking and entertainment are free. Here’s the lineup: Strawberry Festival Wednesday, June 11 Entertainment: Off the Hook (classic funk and soul), juggler Roberto the Magnificent and the Elk Plain Dance Ensemble. Raspberry Festival Wednesday, July 9 Entertainment: the Funaddicts (jazz, classic rock

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well, and as young as possible. So many of the opportunities in music come when you are very young—make the most of those years you’ve got to practice and improve! Read Previous Travel with our music students in the footsteps of the Masters. Read Next PLU’s Wind Ensemble upcoming CBDNA performance LATEST POSTS PLU’s Director of Jazz Studies, Cassio Vianna, receives grant from the City of Tacoma to write and perform genre-bending composition April 18, 2024 PLU Music Announces Inaugural Paul Fritts

Next Brass Music & Book Review! LATEST POSTS PLU’s Director of Jazz Studies, Cassio Vianna, receives grant from the City of Tacoma to write and perform genre-bending composition April 18, 2024 PLU Music Announces Inaugural Paul Fritts Endowed Chair in Organ Studies and Performance January 29, 2024 PLU’s Weathermon Jazz Festival to Feature Acclaimed Musician Aubrey Logan February 28, 2023 Horn & Fixed Media Premiere at Octave 9 in Seattle October 5, 2022

doing what I’m doing."- Ken Morrison '79 Before entering the world of broadcast television, one of Morrison’s main interests was music. His father and grandparents were musicians who fueled his love of jazz. While attending PLU, that love for jazz led to his work with KPLU — the NPR station now known as KNKX — as an announcer. Morrison worked at KPLU while attending classes and was promoted to the station’s music director. This experience was highly beneficial for Morrison, who described the job as