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  • PLU alumnus Scott Foss ’91 serves as a top paleontologist for the Department of the Interior.

    able to pursue them at PLU, knowing that I would eventually have to set them aside to focus on paleontology. I took a lot of classes to do with art, writing and literature coursework. I also played tuba in the wind ensemble and the crazy pep band PLU had back then, known as “commando band.” I’m really glad in retrospect I did it that way. That would be advice I’d give any current student — look forward and prepare for your desired career, but don’t feel like you have to immerse yourself in it as an

  • The Lyric Brass Quintet will perform “Luther, Seven Scenes for Brass Quintet” composed by PLU music professor emeritus Jerry Kracht, in commemoration of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation on Sunday, April 23, at 3 p.m. in Lagerquist Concert Hall. “The piece is highly programmatic—that…

    the resident faculty brass ensemble at Pacific Lutheran University. Members include Zachary Lyman and Edward Castro on trumpet, Gina Gillie on the French horn, Rebecca Good on trombone, and Paul Evans on tuba. Its members teach private lessons at PLU and are all active solo, chamber, and orchestral performers throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond. The players enjoy performing a wide range of repertoire from the Renaissance to the twenty-first century, including several works that have been

  • Washington, D.C. (March 20, 2017)- When Scott Foss ’91 enrolled at Pacific Lutheran University, he dreamed of becoming a paleontologist and pursuing a career outdoors conducting research. Now, he’s a senior paleontologist at the Department of the Interior. Foss serves as a policy adviser and…

    at PLU and have stayed in contact with the faculty throughout my career. I knew I wanted to become a paleontologist by the time I arrived on campus. I’ve always been interested in a lot of different things, and I was able to pursue them at PLU, knowing that I would eventually have to set them aside to focus on paleontology. I took a lot of classes to do with art, writing and literature coursework. I also played tuba in the wind ensemble and the crazy pep band PLU had back then, known as “commando

  • Three PLU music ensembles will take their performances to venues near and far next month. Two vocal groups, Choir of the West and University Chorale, are traveling to Spokane to perform at the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) 2022 regional conference. University Wind Ensemble is…

    , trumpet Autumn Lyle, trumpet Dylan Patrick, tuba Quinn Rasmussen, percussion The University Wind Ensemble concert is open to the public. Admission to the concert is free, and parking is available on campus. Proof of Covid-19 vaccination is required. Friday, March 18, 2022 at 2:45pm Schneebeck Concert Hall, University of Puget Sound 1500 N. Warner St., Tacoma, WA 98416Get Directions Read Previous Dr. Gina Gillie Recognized for Composition Read Next Two Anniversaries, One World Premiere LATEST POSTS

  • Online learning during the pandemic has presented multiple challenges to professors and students alike. But one of the shining diamonds to grow out of this pressured environment has been the creation of new opportunities for virtual master classes. Guest artists from around the state and…

    Orchestra Patrick Sheridan, International Tuba Soloist Jeremy Wilson, Trombone formerly of the Vienna Philharmonic Helen Spielman, Flutist and Performance Anxiety Coach Alex Shapiro, Composer Students learned about the importance of setting small, realistic goals; practicing smarter instead of longer; being persistent and consistent; and the value of rest. Composter Alex Shapiro led a special session where students broke into groups to record a snippet of music and the manipulated the clips into a

  • We’re in a brave new world of all-online scholarship application and adjudication process. Students entering PLU in fall 2021 as a first-year or transfer student with an interest in Music can still apply for an Artistic Achievement Award. Read more in this blog post for…

    , Flute, French Horn, Guitar (Classical or Jazz), Harp, Oboe, Organ, Piano, Percussion (Band/Orchestra), Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Viola, Violin Voice Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass Other Areas of Interest Composition, Jazz, Music Education I want to audition to be a Music major. Can my scholarship audition count for this? The Music Department requires an Entrance Audition to be admitted into the degree. This audition normally occurs at the end of the semester in which you declare your degree

  • Music faculty and staff.

    Paul Evans Lecturer - Tuba Full Profile 253-535-7602 evansmp@plu.edu

  • School of Music, Theatre & Dance faculty and staff.

    Paul Evans Lecturer - Tuba Full Profile 253-535-7602 evansmp@plu.edu

  • No courses in music (MUSI) may be taken for credit by examination. First-Year Students Students intending to major in music should begin the major music sequences in the first year.

    . Special fee in addition to tuition. Concurrent registration in MUSI 199 required. Students register in 214A for 1 hour; 214B for 2 hours; 214C for 3 or 4 hours. (1 to 4) MUSI 215 : Private Instruction: Baritone/Tuba - CX Private instruction for Baritone/Tuba. Special fee in addition to tuition. Concurrent registration in MUSI 199 required. Students register in 215A for 1 hour; 215B for 2 hours; 215C for 3 or 4 hours. (1 to 4) MUSI 216 : Private Instruction: Percussion - CX Private instruction for

  • Areas of Study Brass Euphonium French Horn Trombone Trumpet Tuba Composition Guitar Harp Jazz Studies Music Education Music History and Theory Organ and Harpsichord Percussion Piano Strings Voice Woodwinds Bassoon Clarinet Flute Oboe Saxophone