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Listen to the June 17th program of “Pipedreams” from “American Public Media” called “All That Jazz.” One of the pieces included in the program is David Deacon-Joyner’s composition “Un poco Bud” that was recorded in November of 2008 at the 10th anniversary concert of the…
The Lagerquist Organ, recently featured on “Pipedreams,” showcasing David Deacon-Joyner’s work, “Un poco Bud” Posted by: marshrl / July 12, 2019 Image: Fuchs organ in Lagerquist Hall of the Mary Baker Russell Music Center at PLU. (Photo/John Froschauer) July 12, 2019 Listen to the June 17th program of “Pipedreams” from “American Public Media” called “All That Jazz.” One of the pieces included in the program is David Deacon-Joyner’s composition “Un poco Bud” that was recorded in November of 2008
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When Kaila Harris ’24 received her PLU acceptance letter, it was a special moment for her and her family. Upon its arrival, Harris read the letter, which included the contents of her financial aid package, aloud to her parents. “When I finished, my dad stood…
all financial backgrounds. Harris grew up an hour and a half from Tacoma in Castle Rock, Washington and attended Castle Rock High School. An education major, with an emphasis in special education, and a music minor, PLU was always her first choice.253 PLU BOUND SCHOLARSPLU offers a scholarship for students who are College Bound eligible, attend a high school in Washington state, and have a 3.30 or higher weighted cumulative GPA. Students who qualify will be awarded full tuition for their four
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When Kaila Harris ’24 received her PLU acceptance letter, it was a special moment for her and her family. Upon its arrival, Kaila read the letter, which included the contents of her financial aid package, aloud to her parents. “When I finished, my dad stood…
make higher education accessible to students from all financial backgrounds. Kaila grew up an hour and a half from Tacoma in Castle Rock, Washington and attended Castle Rock High School. An education major, with an emphasis in special education, and a music minor, PLU was always her first choice. “I was really lucky because my high school band director, Mrs. Dietz was a PLU alum,” Harris explained. “We even had the opportunity to come up to PLU and attend music workshops with PLU educators while I
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Student Composition Wins Statewide Competition Taylor Whatley, right, works with Prof. Greg Youtz on Whatley’s winning composition. (Photo: John Struzenberg ’16) Taylor Whatley’s Original Piece, ‘Fanfare Giocoso,’ Premieres at LUCO’s Season-Opener By Valery Jorgensen ’15 PLU Marketing & Communications Student Worker Seattle’s renowned Lake Union…
, a Music Composition major at Pacific Lutheran University. And his original composition, Fanfare Giocoso, will premiere at Town Hall Seattle at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24 as the opening number of LUCO’s first concert of 2014-15. Whatley is one of three winners of LUCO’s Fanfares competition, which was designed to provide outstanding young composers with an opportunity to create a piece for a full symphony orchestra and have it performed. (He also won $500 and will have his prize presented onstage at the
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TACOMA, WASH. (Aug. 14, 2017)- Even though Leah Foster-Koth is not an alumna yet, she found herself in good company Saturday, sitting with a crowd of former Lutes at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. In fact, she hasn’t even started at Pacific Lutheran University. But the…
to seal the win for Seattle. Sounders star forward Clint Dempsey scored midway through the first half and the whole stadium, PLU section included, jumped to their feet and erupted with cheers for the home team. And in the crowd was Leah, the lone representative from the PLU class of 2021, soaking up the last few weeks of summer freedom before classes start.PLU Night at the RainiersTickets are $13.50 and include admission to the game as well as a hot dog, drink and chips. Visit www.plu.edu/alumni
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TACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 22, 2016)- Kevin O’Brien has been teaching at Pacific Lutheran University for about a decade. But last summer was the first time the associate professor of religion taught Christian ethics to students in the U.S. and abroad — at the same time.…
far, the university offers nearly 30 courses, either online or blended, across seven academic disciplines and professional schools. Class sizes are comparable to traditional, face-to-face classes, limited to roughly 20 students. Online courses are offered during Summer Session, while blended courses are offered during any term. The disciplines range from languages and religion to communication and business. Regardless of the topic, though, PLU faculty who have completed the online institute agree
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The Theatre & Dance department opens the season with Broadway Today! , celebrating and performing songs from the past two seasons of Broadway’s biggest hits. Madison Willis ’20 who is co-directing the production with Department Chair and Associate Professor Tom Smith, described it as a…
participating in the show. “We have seven women and six men to make up a cast of 13. Four of those are first year students, six sophomore and three seniors.” “One challenge we have faced is having to add in some sections and piece together music for some songs because some of the shows we selected are new and the sheet music hasn’t been released yet.” “This is also the first year we are doing this kind of show as a faculty production, so it is a little bit of an experiment!” “I am excited to be co-directing
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The Theatre & Dance department opens the season with Broadway Today! , celebrating and performing songs from the past two seasons of Broadway’s biggest hits. Madison Willis ’20 who is co-directing the production with Department Chair and Associate Professor Tom Smith, described it as a…
participating in the show. “We have seven women and six men to make up a cast of 13. Four of those are first year students, six sophomore and three seniors.” “One challenge we have faced is having to add in some sections and piece together music for some songs because some of the shows we selected are new and the sheet music hasn’t been released yet.” “This is also the first year we are doing this kind of show as a faculty production, so it is a little bit of an experiment!” “I am excited to be co-directing
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Christmas at PLU this year was extra special. The 2015 concert program featured the world premiere of critically acclaimed composer J.A.C. Redford’s A Christmas Invitation , composed for PLU’s Choir of the West, University Chorale and University Symphony Orchestra. Opera star Angela Meade ’01 joined…
was broadcast into more than 65,000 homes regionally. Relive the memories with the photo recap below with onstage, and behind the scenes photos of Benaroya and the 125th Anniversary Concert! Read Previous J-term adventures: Keep up with music students around the world Read Next PLU to present US premiere of St. Matthew Passion as part of larger “Passion Week” event LATEST POSTS PLU’s Director of Jazz Studies, Cassio Vianna, receives grant from the City of Tacoma to write and perform genre-bending
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Liederabend: An Evening of Song Tune your radio dial to 98.1 FM or listen online this Friday, November 8 at 8 PM as the PLU Regency Voices ensemble performs live on air for KING FM’s NW Focus Live weekly radio program. Regency Voices has assembled…
Regency Voices on KING FM’s NW Focus Live Posted by: Reesa Nelson / November 6, 2019 November 6, 2019 Liederabend: An Evening of SongTune your radio dial to 98.1 FM or listen online this Friday, November 8 at 8 PM as the PLU Regency Voices ensemble performs live on air for KING FM’s NW Focus Live weekly radio program. Regency Voices has assembled a program featuring the music of Johannes Brahms. See below for roles and to learn more about the performers.Soon ChoMezzo-SopranoOksana
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