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October 6, 2008 PLU music major decides to jazz up his life For Bryan McEntire, choosing to be a jazz player wasn’t much of a choice. In fact, the Pacific Lutheran University junior feels the craft chose him. He remembers his grandfather had an old saxophone in his Marysville, Washington home. So at 9 years old, he picked it up and started to play it. “I think my grandfather played it in high school, and then my uncle, and then they both stopped, so I picked up where they left off,” McEntire

PLUtonic debuts first solo music video Posted by: Kari Plog / May 24, 2017 May 24, 2017 By Kari Plog '11PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (May 24, 2017)- PLUtonic, one of Pacific Lutheran University's a cappella groups, provided a healthy distraction for students nearing the end of finals week. The group debuted a music video featuring an arrangement of “Forget You” by musical artist CeeLo Green. The group posted the announcement to Facebook: Read Previous PLU engineering student

Music Lessons in the Time of Corona Posted by: Reesa Nelson / October 8, 2020 October 8, 2020 As we begin an unprecedented school year, our students and faculty have adapted to continue their study of music while practicing safety measures such as wearing masks, practicing social distancing, and rehearsing outside in the fresh air. Scroll through these photos to see how PLU has adapted. Dr. Jennifer Rhyne conducts a socially distant outdoor flute lesson with student Paige Balut in the parking

April 4, 2008 Diverse music, dance styles mark Dance 2008 A vibrant and dynamic series of performances marked PLU’s Dance 2008 in Eastvold Auditorium. The night’s program featured students, alumna and faculty choreographers, and a guest choreographer. The Dance Ensemble performed a collection of dances in the style of jazz, modern, ballet and hip hop. Directed by Maureen McGill, associate professor of dance and theater, the performance marked her 30th academic year at PLU. She presented “Bird

PLU has been teaching music for 130 years Posted by: mhines / September 19, 2023 September 19, 2023 “I’m confident that here at PLU we can give you an experience that will make you a much better player, whether you choose to pursue music passionately or professionally.” – Svend Rønning, PLU Professor of Music – Violin; Coordinator of String Studies PLU offers the most comprehensive music program of any private university in the Pacific Northwest. String majors and non-majors alike have access

Students share why they love studying music at PLU Posted by: vcraker / December 8, 2021 December 8, 2021 Music is a big deal at PLU. Each year, more than 140 concert performances present students, faculty artists and exciting guest performers with an incredible array of musical styles and media. Kylie Cordero ‘23 and Noatak Post ‘23 discuss their passion for music and how their journey at PLU inspires them to pursue careers in music. Learn more at plu.edu/music. Read Previous How to be a Lute

Inaugural Christmas Music Scholarship Concert premieres Saturday, December 13 Posted by: Mandi LeCompte / November 13, 2014 November 13, 2014 New concert fills need for additional campus performances Pacific Lutheran University’s annual Christmas Concerts are a beloved seasonal celebration on campus and across the Northwest. This year, more than 150 students will perform the world premiere of Oregon composer Robert Kyr’s Christmas Oratorio in Seattle, Portland and Tacoma, and hundreds will try

, and many more; and music-specific files MUSX, SIB, and MID. Do I need to be fully admitted to PLU to receive a scholarship? Yes. We cannot extend an Artistic Achievement Award offer to you until you are fully admitted to the university. When will adjudications happen? Faculty begin reviewing application materials in mid February. Auditionees are ranked by accomplishment, talent and potential, and department need. When will I know if I’m receiving an Award? Letters with Award notifications will be

July 8, 2008 Face the Music Inevitably, worried parents will arrive on music professor Greg Youtz’s office doorstep after their child has announced they want to become a composer. “Now what?” the parents ask Charged with running the university’s composition program, Youtz usually succeeds in calming the parental fears during such visits. No, composing isn’t exactly a growth industry, but for those who are called to compose, there’s really no escaping the urge. “I tell the worried parents that

PLU Alumna and Gospel Music Superstar Returns to Campus Posted by: Sandy Dunham / February 10, 2015 Image: Crystal Aiken ’97 returned to PLU in December 2013 to perform at the annual holiday luncheon. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) February 10, 2015 By Matthew Salzano ‘18PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, Wash. (Feb. 10, 2015)—On Thursday, Feb. 12, Pacific Lutheran University alumna and gospel music star Crystal Aikin '97 returns to campus for a signing of her sophomore album, All I Need.Aikin