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said. “We learn from each other,” she said. “That’s very special to witness. I can see both sides learning so much.” The partnership is ongoing, going into Takekawa’s 10th year teaching at PLU. She said the plan is to continue to grow and strengthen that partnership. In January 2017, Gerhardstein will use a grant from the Wang Center for Global and Community Engaged Education to conduct a music research project in Japan, she noted. Takekawa will accompany him, as well as a couple of students from G

-4141", swfPath: "/wp-content/themes/plu/library/js/jplayer/jquery.jplayer.swf", supplied: "mp3", useStateClassSkin: true, autoBlur: false, smoothPlayBar: true, keyEnabled: true, remainingDuration: true, volume: 1 }); }); This story originally appeared on the Marketing and Communications web page.  Read Previous Ron Gerhardstein joins PLU music education faculty after extensive career Read Next Choir of the West wins on a global stage LATEST POSTS PLU’s Director of Jazz Studies, Cassio Vianna

New work celebrates the 500th anniversary of the Reformation Posted by: Mandi LeCompte / March 16, 2017 March 16, 2017 By Mollie Smith '18 and Mandi LeCompteThe 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 is, it is music designed to tell a story—in this

, a sublime conclusion to a sometimes meditative, oftentimes unsteady, and always worthwhile leave of absence. Profile Areas of expertise Classical music composition Classical music history and theory World music traditions (Chinese, Irish, and Trinidadian in particular) Chinese history and culture Educational study tours in China Education D.M.A, University of Michigan M.M., University of Michigan B.A. and B.M., University of Washington Returning to the states with the beginning of Youtz’ exotic

. We expect that the combined entity will have greater focus and resources to continue this shared mission through stories and music that move, inspire and expand horizons.” “The Seattle-Tacoma market is one of the world’s leading and most dynamic jazz regions, with a rich tradition in jazz music education, festivals and clubs, and it deserves its own dedicated jazz music station,” said Caryn G. Mathes, President and General Manager, KUOW Puget Sound Public Radio. “For generations, KPLU has

interning in her campaign, and that’s when she suggested it.” Herde’s main concern is education. He supports restoring funding to K-12 schools and public colleges. “A friend of mine is going the UW and with the 14 percent increase each year he had to quit. There’s stories like that across the state,” Herde said. Herde personally witnessed cuts to the music departments in the Franklin Pierce School district while he was in high school. “I am fully in favor of equality of opportunity, in any situation

now he’s back for a hands-on guitar technique workshop this spring. Christopher has performed around the world as a soloist and as half of Duo Noire and is highly sought after as a teacher.There will be many opportunities for Music Education students to hear from professionals currently teaching or serving as school administrators. Jill Burch from Dessie Evans Elementary in Puyallup will cover classroom management in the elementary music room, incorporating traditional methods and electronic

,” Tegels said. “Education and honest education is a crucial factor in that.” Read Previous Think faster, work harder, feel more deeply Read Next Student Musicians Charm European Audiences 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 PLU’s Weathermon Jazz Festival to Feature Acclaimed

together on this commission and will also perform the work. University Wind Ensemble conductor, Dr. Edwin Powell, is well known in Tennessee, having taught conducting courses and music education methods at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, where he was Assistant Director of Bands. “It’s exciting to return to Tennessee where I spent five years before I came to PLU,” Powell said. “I look forward to reconnecting with colleagues and many former students while I’m there, and of course, sharing the

her mom was pursuing a degree in education. With musician parents, McTee grew up watching their band rehearsals. Her mom taught her the saxophone and how to transpose music. Applying to PLU for a degree in Music just made sense. Today, McTee’s award-winning compositions have been played by orchestras globally, including performances in Carnegie Hall five separate times. She has received numerous awards such as the Fulbright Senior Lecturer Fellowship to teach at the Academy of Music in Poland. It