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  • Jazz music is a dish best served live and in person. A fusion of African-American, European-American and international musical traditions, jazz is known for its energy, creativity and ingenuity. Its iconic founding fathers and mothers are revered as some of the greatest improvisational artists in…

    taking PLU jazz to the heart of this scene and will present our music in a variety of formats, from combos to the large jazz ensemble,” says Deacon-Joyner, who serves as the university’s Director of Jazz Studies. All of the featured students will perform together as the University Jazz Ensemble. Throughout the program, the ensemble will subdivide into various “combos” and “little big bands” that will demonstrate different elements of the students’ musical abilities as well as different dimensions of

  • Performance/clinic: Each school band will perform and receive a 30-minute clinic from two professional jazz educators following their performance on stage Midday Concert:  The PLU Jazz Ensemble

    PLU Weathermon Jazz FestivalMarch 18, 2025Eastvold Auditorium - Karen Hille Phillips Center | Cassio Vianna, Director The PLU School of Music, Theatre & Dance invites High School Jazz Bands to register for our PLU Weathermon Jazz Festival. The festival is sponsored by the Pacific Lutheran University School of Music, Theatre & Dance and the Dick and Helen Weathermon Joyful Noise Endowment for Jazz Studies. A non-competitive music event, this festival aims to provide helpful feedback to jazz

  • University Jazz Ensemble news for Pacific Lutheran University.

    PLU Represented at Jazz Education Network Conference The Jazz Education Network Conference hosts thousands or people from around the globe every year, connecting jazz beginners, professionals, scholars and educators, and industry experts. In 2022, following safety guidelines, the conference was held in Dallas, Texas in early January. Dr. Cassio Vianna was invited… January 18, 2022 FacultyUniversity Jazz Ensemble

  • Professor Emeritus | Music | David Deacon-Joyner is a former Professor and Director of Jazz Studies at Pacific Lutheran University.

    David L. Deacon-Joyner Professor Emeritus Professional Biography Video Additional Titles/Roles Term of Service: 2000-2018 Education Ph.D., Ethnomusicology, University of Memphis, 1986 M.M., Composition, University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, 1980 B.M., Composition, University of Memphis, 1978 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Combos Jazz Theory Jazz History Jazz Piano Jazz Voice Jazz Arranging Responsibilities Jazz Studies, University Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Combos, Jazz Piano and

  • Pacific Lutheran University’s Campus Ministry and Center for Graduate and Continuing Education will co-host the virtual fall convening of The People’s Gathering: A Revolution of Consciousness (TPG) conference on November 10, 2021, focusing on Critical Race Theory. The People’s Gathering: A Revolution of Consciousness conference…

    THE PEOPLE’S GATHERING: Truth Tellin’ About Critical Race Theory Posted by: Silong Chhun / October 29, 2021 October 29, 2021 By Silong ChhunMarketing & CommunicationsPacific Lutheran University's Campus Ministry and Center for Graduate and Continuing Education will co-host the virtual fall convening of The People's Gathering: A Revolution of Consciousness (TPG) conference on November 10, 2021, focusing on Critical Race Theory.The People’s Gathering: A Revolution of Consciousness conference is a

  • Professor Emeritus | School of Music, Theatre & Dance | David Deacon-Joyner is a former Professor and Director of Jazz Studies at Pacific Lutheran University.

    David Deacon-Joyner Professor Emeritus Professional Biography Video Additional Titles/Roles Term of Service: 2000-2018 Education Ph.D., Ethnomusicology, University of Memphis, 1986 M.M., Composition, University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, 1980 B.M., Composition, University of Memphis, 1978 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Combos Jazz Theory Jazz History Jazz Piano Jazz Voice Jazz Arranging Responsibilities Jazz Studies, University Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Combos, Jazz Piano and Vocal

  • On Friday, May 11th, the public is invited to a collaborative concert featuring the Stadium High School Jazz Band, the Pacific Lutheran University Jazz Ensemble and special guest and world renowned saxophonist, Vincent Herring. Thanks to a generous endowment established by PLU alumnus Dr. Richard…

    PLU University Jazz Ensemble’s upcoming concert Posted by: Kate Williams / April 10, 2018 Image: Jazz Ensemble at PLU, Friday, Oct. 7, 2016. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) April 10, 2018 By Kate WilliamsOutreach ManagerOn Friday, May 11th, the public is invited to a collaborative concert featuring the Stadium High School Jazz Band, the Pacific Lutheran University Jazz Ensemble and special guest and world renowned saxophonist, Vincent Herring. Thanks to a generous endowment established by PLU

  • 13th Annual Jazz Under the Stars By Chris Albert Jazz Under the Stars at Pacific Lutheran University combines two ideas – provide outdoor, evening jazz performances and the chance to gaze at the stars from the university’s observatory. International trumpeter Thomas Marriott will open the…

    June 8, 2011 13th Annual Jazz Under the Stars By Chris Albert Jazz Under the Stars at Pacific Lutheran University combines two ideas – provide outdoor, evening jazz performances and the chance to gaze at the stars from the university’s observatory. International trumpeter Thomas Marriott will open the annual JUTS on the right note, July 7, at the MBR amphitheater. International saxophonist/vocalist Brooks Giles III took the stage to kick-off last year’s JUTS. This year the outdoor concert

  • 14th Annual Jazz Under the Stars Jazz Under the Stars at Pacific Lutheran University combines two ideas – provide outdoor, evening jazz performances and the chance to gaze at the stars from the university’s observatory. Vocalist and Tacoma native Sommer Stockinger will open the annual…

    June 11, 2012 14th Annual Jazz Under the Stars Jazz Under the Stars at Pacific Lutheran University combines two ideas – provide outdoor, evening jazz performances and the chance to gaze at the stars from the university’s observatory. Vocalist and Tacoma native Sommer Stockinger will open the annual JUTS on the right note, July 12, at the MBR amphitheater. Vocalist Johnaye Kendrick took the stage at last year’s JUTS. This year the outdoor concert series again starts on the right note with

  • The Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics of Virginia Commonwealth University will host a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) site in graph theory and computational mathematics. The REU will provide 8 undergraduates a hands-on introduction to computational research endeavors and improve their problem-solving, communication and…

    Research Experience for Undergraduates in Graph Theory and Computational Mathematics Posted by: nicolacs / January 25, 2023 January 25, 2023 The Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics of Virginia Commonwealth University will host a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) site in graph theory and computational mathematics. The REU will provide 8 undergraduates a hands-on introduction to computational research endeavors and improve their problem-solving, communication and computer