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those not selected for the big band. Jazz Studies at PLU include a jazz band (the University Jazz Ensemble), jazz combos, jazz theory, jazz history, advanced jazz improvisation, and private studio instruction in jazz guitar, piano, bass, drums, improvisation, solo vocal and arranging. The UJE holds auditions the weekend before classes begin in the fall. All other jazz offerings are open to all students at all levels of skill. The University Jazz Ensemble performs on campus and does regional tours

-383 (one each semester) Applied Lessons (22) MUSI 203: Private Instruction: Organ (8) MUSI 403: Private Instruction: Organ (7) MUSI 399: Keystone: Junior Recital (3) MUSI 499: Capstone: Senior Project (Senior Recital) (4) Concentration Module (13) MUSI 219: Harpsichord (1) MUSI 345: Conducting I (1) MUSI 346: Conducting II (1) MUSI 352: Organ – Improvisation (1) MUSI 420:  Private Instruction: Pedagogy (2) MUSI 421: Functional Piano for the Professional Musician (2) Choose five credits from the

. Howland has taught many jazz clinics at PLU, including “The Popular Jazz Form of Rhythm Changes” (2013), “Jazz Rhythm Guitar Styles” (2014), “The Guitar Style of Charlie Christian” (2015), “The Guitar Style of Antônio Carlos Jobim and João Gilberto” (2016), and “Playing Modal Jazz” (2017). Most years Howland has also written and premiered new original solo and ensemble pieces for improvisation. In 2017 Howland began directing the PLU Guitar Festival Orchestra in a jazz piece to promote hands-on jazz

helps determine if students in the Auburn School District face learning disabilities, she said flexibility and improvisation are key. She learned about both while studying away. In Namibia, Allison said the average day of teaching was intense — 12 hours split between the school and an orphanage or after-school enrichment program. It often involved “learning on the fly,” she said. One time, during Allison’s planning hour, a group of students found her and asked if she could teach them art in place of

asked to sight read on one of the instruments you did not choose. Remember, even if you only plan to play in the Jazz Ensemble, ALL SCHOLARSHIP PERCUSSIONISTS MUST AUDITION HERE FIRST. Strings: please use the “String Audition Repertoire (required)” link above. Jazz: Prepared piece – play the appropriate excerpt below: Alto Sax excerpt  Tenor Sax excerpt  Bari Sax excerpt  Trumpet excerpt  Trombone excerpt Piano/Guitar/Vibes excerpt  Bass excerpt  Drums excerpt  Improvisation (optional) – improvise

with different styles, including improvisation and folk music. Her eclectic tastes have led her to appearances at Jazz at Lincoln Center, performances for patients recovering in Mount Sinai Hospital’s transplant ward, and a performance with Yo-Yo Ma’s Silk Road Ensemble at Tanglewood. In recent summers Ariana has performed at Grand Teton Music Festival, Strings Music Festival, Fontainebleau Conservatoire Américain, Spoleto Festival USA, Tanglewood Music Center, Aspen Music Festival and School, Le

, Chair, Department of Theatre & Dance and Professor of TheatreSee Professor Smith’s profile Professor Tom Smith is the chair of Theatre and Dance. He is an accomplished playwright, with his work being produced in 17 countries and translated into eight languages. His areas of scholarship include improvisation, playwriting, and directing. He is a member of Dramatists Guild and Stage Directors and Choreographers Society.Giovanna UrdangarainDr. Giovanna Urdangarain, Associate Professor of Hispanic

International Honors Program.Tom SmithTom Smith, Chair, Department of Theatre & Dance and Professor of TheatreSee Professor Smith’s profile Professor Tom Smith is the chair of Theatre and Dance. He is an accomplished playwright, with his work being produced in 17 countries and translated into eight languages. His areas of scholarship include improvisation, playwriting, and directing. He is a member of Dramatists Guild and Stage Directors and Choreographers Society.Giovanna UrdangarainDr. Giovanna

arrangements by students may be performed by the University Jazz Ensemble or Jazz Combos. Instructor: Dr. Cassio Vianna Private Jazz Instrumental and Improvisation Instruction: Private jazz instruction is available for saxophone, electric guitar, electric or acoustic bass, piano, drum set, and improvisation (any instrument). Two semesters of traditional private instruction or permission from the Director of Jazz Studies is a prerequisite for private jazz instruction. Instruction focuses on technique

composers and PLU students. Under the direction of Dr. Cassio Vianna, the UJE has expanded its repertoire to include a wide variety of Brazilian musical genres. The UJE holds auditions the weekend before classes begin in the fall. The ensemble meets Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, from 1:45-3:15 p.m. Jazz Chamber Ensemble Under the direction of Dr. Cassio Vianna This class is an organized jazz combo rehearsal and forum, and it also serves as a beginning improvisation class. The jazz combo class