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Jazz at PLU The education of improvisation Jazz at Pacific Lutheran UniversityWelcome to the PLU Jazz website! Here you find information about our jazz courses and ensembles, events and concert schedule, and more. PLU offers classes in jazz history, jazz theory, private instrumental lessons, as well as lessons in jazz composition and arranging. The jazz ensemble and combos provide students and audiences with the opportunity to experience jazz music both in its traditional form and in a variety

PLU Flute Studies PLU fosters a vibrant and exciting environment for flutists to continue their musical growth.The Sølvvinden Flute Ensemble’s latest project is music to our ears.See upcoming flute events hereInformation on Music ScholarshipsFollow us on Facebook!

stunning performing chamber music, selected transcriptions, concerti and original full ensemble repertoire spanning five centuries. The Wind Ensemble is committed to championing new music and has performed numerous world premiers each year. The ensemble performs four concerts on campus per season as well as appearing regularly at local schools, national conferences, festivals and special events. Recent highlights have included critically acclaimed performances at the College Band Directors Association

PLU Multimedia RecordingsPLU Multimedia Recordings had its genesis in 1984 when Martin Neeb, Executive Director of University Communications; Bob Holden, Director of Audio Services; Jeffrey Bruton, Assistant Director of Audio Services, and Richard Sparks, Director of Choral Activities, had an idea. Great music, like that performed by the PLU ensembles and solo artist, deserved to be shared with our constituents and the world. Our first recording was J.S. Bach and the Chorale, released on vinyl

Anderson University Center, with events also in Lagerquist Concert Hall. This conference will focus on the liberating and reforming role singing has played in the Protestant tradition from its very beginning. Participants will be invited to participate in song and learn about the role music has played in the Lutheran and Gospel music traditions.Following the conference, the National Lutheran Choir, directed by Dr. David Cherwien, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28 in Lagerquist Concert Hall

administrative missions. Combining existing platforms such as Student Media and MediaLab with curricular programs in art and design, communication, music, theatre and other departments, a primary goal of the Center is to develop new community outreach and engagement, while further enhancing those relationships already in existence. These efforts will be accomplished through excellence in teaching, research, learning and application of student skills in art, graphic design, visual literacy, legacy and

PLU Concert BandUnder the direction of Dr. Ron GerhardsteinThe PLU Concert Band is a non-auditioned ensemble made up of PLU students in all areas and disciplines of the university as well members from the PLU community. The band rehearses one evening per week and performs at the conclusion of each semester. Membership is open to all students with prior high school music experience. Quick Links Scholarship Information PLU Northwest High School Honor BandSee upcoming Concert Band events here

ChoraleThe Pacific Lutheran University Chorale is a mixed choir comprised primarily—though not exclusively—of freshmen and sophomore singers spanning a variety of academic disciplines. The choir meets four days a week for a ninety-minute rehearsal and sings many times each year in concerts, tours, and campus ministry events. The choir tours regionally and appears on PLU Christmas compact discs and streaming platforms. The Chorale has recently performed for conferences of the Washington Music

recording, remember that our annual Christmas concerts are but one part of a vibrant, busy performance season that showcases the collaborative work of an incredible faculty and talented students. We ask you to consider supporting these—and future—students in their PLU music journey. Your gifts, of any size, support music scholarships and will help PLU students share their talent and exceptional work for years to come. To make a donation, please visit plu.edu/christmasgift, or contact the Office of

volunteers comprised of Tacoma area business, nonprofit and arts leaders. For the latest updates and announcements please follow TEDxTacoma on Twitter and Facebook. Purchase TicketsTEDxTacoma 2016 tickets are on sale now.MoreVIP ReceptionAppetizers, drinks and live jazz music following TEDxTacoma.More2016 SpeakersLearn about 2016’s exciting roster of speakers.MoreTalk ArchiveBrowse videos of TEDxTacoma talks from previous years.MoreFeatured Talks ××××××Musical Performances TEDxTacoma 2016 included