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.” The opera will be performed in English making it more accessible to the students performing it and the audience enjoying it. What’s the secret to producing a great opera? Lots of homework, according to Brown. “One must know the musical style, the background and direct translation of the librettos, along with the cultural environment in which the opera was premiered, and preparation for staging,” Brown explains. “Then the cast and the director arrive with ideas and plans, which primes for great

unique flavor to the sound of the work. Read Previous Remembering Gordon Gilbertson Read Next Preparation, organization, punctuality and respect is how Barry Johnson leads his singing, teaching and directing in the PLU music department 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

involve on-campus in-class preparation, and then 12 days in Neah Bay, Wash. Ordinarily 12 days is not nearly enough time to recognize often subtle differences in customs and values and, more importantly, not enough time to resolve conflicting emotions about cultural differences in a way that allows one to understand the other culture. The courses are a collaboration between PLU and the Makah Cultural and Research Center (MCRC). PLU students learn about Makah and Native American culture from Native

, where she earned her master’s and Ph.D. at Stanford University. Her research focused on the development and burn-out rate of first-year teachers, and what keeps a teacher loyal to a district where they first ply their craft. It was the “aha” moment for her. Her true calling was helping teachers teach. “Of course it’s all about the kids,” she said.  But she felt that working with good teachers, and keeping them on the path to their dreams – and avoid burnout – is just as valuable as being in front of

category after five rounds of auditions and tough competition. In the final round, his performance of Mozart’s “Se Vuol Ballare” left the audience in awe. “I felt so much growth since I started my vocal journey in 2020 with my first voice teacher, Ryan Bede, and then with Holly Boaz in 2021,” he shared. Jack’s success is a testament to the exceptional coaching and world-class music program at PLU. As a vocal performance major, Jack has honed his skills in singing in different languages using the

opportunity for flute students. At the masterclass Wincenc will listen and give feedback to three PLU students (Joey Erberich, Meagan Gaskill and Torsen Necessary) who will perform works for flute and piano. All are invited to observe the class. Read Previous PLU Organist performs Bach at Portland’s St. James Lutheran Church Read Next A cross-culture band exchange teaches both student and teacher LATEST POSTS PLU’s Director of Jazz Studies, Cassio Vianna, receives grant from the City of Tacoma to write

. Just then he’s interrupted, for about the fourth time. “Mr. MacDougall, I’ve got Brian’s spit on me!” Not everyone is cut out to be a middle school teacher, he admits. But he absolutely loves the age. His second year of teaching, he remembers absolutely hating the profession. But he pushed through and, by the fourth year, it all began to click. Back to Class Acts Main Read Previous Biologist use Murdock grants to study birds, fish Read Next Looking into the laws behind adoption COMMENTS*Note: All

June 28, 2010 Even after graduation, a way to stay involved – 65 years later By Chris Albert When Annabelle Birkestol ’45 was deciding which college to go to, her mother gave her an offer she couldn’t refuse. Check out Pacific Lutheran University and, if you go there, I’ll pay for it, Birkestol was told. It was also a good fit for Birkestol, who describes her experience on campus as one of the happiest times of her life. Annabelle Birkestol ’45. Plus, she found her calling as a teacher. That

Belton and Assistant Director of Admission for Equity & Access Julian Franco got to sit down with Nerd Farmer Podcast host and 2016 Washington State Teacher of the Year Nate Bowling.The conversation ranged from trends in higher education to access and the equity work happening here at Pacific Lutheran University. President Belton highlighted the university’s changing student demographic, spoke about how he’s approached his interim role on campus as president and discussed the need to continue

collaborative program aims to help district grads address Tacoma’s teacher shortage COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Three students share how scholarships support them in their pursuit to make the world better than how they found it June 24, 2024 Kaden Bolton ’24 explored civics and public policy on campus and studying away in Oxford June 12, 2024 PLU welcomes new