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vocalist, and worship leader whose works have been performed by the Cascade Youth Symphony, Seattle Symphony, Ann Arbor Symphony, Canton Symphony Orchestra, New Haven Symphony, Savannah Symphony, and New World Theater Orchestra; and have earned him numerous awards and grants. In 1984 Newby earned a bachelor of arts in vocal music education and flute performance from Madonna College in Livonia, Mich. In 1987 he earned a master of music in jazz composition and arranging from the University of

2023 Artist-in-Residence, Aubrey Logan The 2023 Poster View/DownloadAubrey Logan graduated from Berklee School of Music in 2010, and since then she has recorded three solo albums and has collaborated on many others. Logan won the Audience’s Choice Award and the Jury’s First Place Award at the 2009 Shure-Montreaux Jazz Festival in Switzerland; she is also a featured artist for Postmodern Jukebox. Her first album in 2019 made her a household name with music aficionados around the world. Because

Kondonassis; A standard solo of student’s choice JAZZ Play a Jazz Standard (defined as a jazz composition, e.g. “Blue Monk”) or a piece from the Great American Songbook commonly used as a vehicle for jazz (e.g., “All of Me”) following the form described below: HORNS Play one chorus of melody, and one or two chorus(es) of improvised solo. We suggest that you use a play along audio file such as iReal Pro PIANO AND GUITAR Either unaccompanied jazz solo piece (including an improvised section); OR Play one

Calendar Highlights Upcoming Events Berry Festivals June 14, July 12, Aug. 2 Each of the annual events, which take place in Red Square from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. all three days, feature bushels of farm-fresh berries and entertainment. More Information Summer Opera Workshop July 1-16 Apply for this excellent opportunity, which will present Puccini’s Suor Angelica and Gianni Schicchi and a special Cabaret Evening. More details online, including performance information and cost. More Information Jazz Under the

Travel Options from SeaTac Airport PLU airport shuttle service: PLU is arranging airport pick-up with a PLU-operated van for new incoming international students from SeaTac Airport. This free shuttle service is available on Tuesday, August 27th from about 10:00am to 7:00pm. When possible, we will align shuttle trips with students’ expected arrival times. In order for PLU to prepare this airport pick-up service, please complete this online form with your arrival information and flight details by

Goodwin Big Phat Band, Patti Austin, Lou Rawls, David Lee Roth, The Yellowjackets, B.B. King, Ramsey Louis, Patti Labelle, Olivia Newton-John, and many others. Among Eric’s 15 solo CDs, his latest is a collaboration with legendary trumpeter Randy Brecker entitled “Double Dealin’ on Shanachie Records. This album was nominated for a GRAMMY for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album. Eight of the songs that Eric has recorded have made it to the top 10 of the National Contemporary Jazz Radio Charts and

and financially. Fulfill the charge and respect the authority granted to the Commission by the President. We anticipate that much of our initial work this Fall 2019 semester will involve consultation and listening. In the weeks ahead, we will be reaching out to groups across campus (faculty, staff, and students), as well as arranging Innovation and Change Workshops and soliciting your feedback and ideas via electronic surveys. We will also set-up a Commission website as a central location for all

Semester and Assessment Jury Rubric, Jazz (pdf) view download