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Lutheran University campus.12 - 1:30 p.m. | Lunch Break1:30 - 2:30 p.m. | Regency Room  Dr. Richard Nance, Director of PLU’s Choir of the West A Brief History of the Lutheran College Choral Tradition in AmericaLutheran college and university choral programs have had a large impact on the development of choral music in America. This presentation will highlight the history and major figures of this great hallmark of Lutheran higher education.2:45 - 3:30 p.m. | Regency Room Dr. Stephen Newby, Director of

the above. ● Percussionists should perform on at least two different instruments. If you have any questions regarding brass, woodwinds and percussion audition repertoire, please contact: Dr. Zach Lyman, Coordinator of Wind, Brass, and Percussion Studies.CompositionThose interested in studying in composition should perform in their primary medium, using the guidelines provided on this page. Students may also submit a portfolio of original works for review by the composition faculty. If you have any

Brian Galante Associate Dean, School of Music, Theatre & Dance; Director of Choral Studies; Professor of Music Full Profile 253-535-7603 galante@plu.edu

Brian Galante Associate Dean, School of Music, Theatre & Dance; Director of Choral Studies; Professor of Music Full Profile 253-535-7603 galante@plu.edu

About the conferenceSeventh Annual Lutheran Studies Conference at PLU – Thursday, September 28, 2017 The conference will focus on the liberating and reforming role singing has played in the Protestant tradition. Presenters include: Dr. David Cherwien, Director of the National Lutheran Choir, who will lecture on Luther’s use of vocal music in the Reformation and the Lutheran tradition of choral music. Dr. Steven Newby, composer, conductor, gospel/jazz vocalist and professor at Seattle Pacific

Analysis sequence now includes the study of jazz theory. Students are introduced to jazz chord/scale relationship, chord extensions, melodic construction, and essential elements of modal and tonal jazz harmony. The course also includes score analysis of jazz standards from different periods and styles. Instructor: Dr. Cassio Vianna, co-taught with Dr. Greg Youtz Private Jazz Composition and Arranging Instruction: Private instruction is available for jazz composition and arranging. Compositions and

Chinese Studies CHSP 250: Urban Culture in China CHSP 350: Chinese Culture and Society CHIN 301: Composition and Conversation CHIN 302: Composition and Conversation CHIN 371: Chinese Literature in Translation HIST 232: Tibet in Fact and Fiction HIST 338: Modern China HIST 496: Seminar: The Third World (a/y on China)** MUSI 105: The Arts of China POLS 381: Comparative Legal Systems Minor 20 semester hours (eight required, 12 elective) Required Courses: Eight semester hours in Chinese language CHIN 101

Dr. Gina Gillie's Bio Dr. Gina Gillie is an Associate Professor of Music at Pacific Lutheran University where she teaches horn, composition, and aural skills, conducts a horn choir, and performs frequently with faculty groups and in solo and chamber recitals. As an orchestral player, she played Assistant Principal with Symphony Tacoma for 10 years and has also played with the Northwest Sinfonietta, the Seattle Soundtrack Orchestra, and the Auburn Symphony. She has soloed on natural horn with