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  • PLU Admission Blog in The Arts https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/topic/the-arts/

    PLU has been teaching music for 130 years “I’m confident that here at PLU we can give you an experience that will make you a much better player, whether you choose to pursue music passionately or professionally.” – Svend Rønning, PLU Professor of Music – Violin; Coordinator of String Studies PLU offers the… September 19, 2023 AcademicsMusicProfessorsThe Arts

  • Two Anniversaries, One World Premiere https://www.plu.edu/music/news/2022/10/05/two-anniversaries-one-world-premiere/

    kind of fantastical salute to both historical events. It’s dedicated to PLU, the Department of Music, and the University Symphony Orchestra.” Also featured on the program is a performance of Samuel Barber’s Violin Concerto, Op. 14 by violinist Svend Rønning, PLU professor of music and chair of stringed instruments. Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at 7:30 PM Lagerquist Concert Hall Mary Baker Russell Music Center 868 Wheeler Street South Tacoma, WA 98444 Get Tickets Read Previous Choir of the West

  • Discovery – Resolute Online: Spring 2019 https://www.plu.edu/resolute/spring-2019/discovery/

    violin lecturer wears more hats than a British royal: in-demand violinist and violist, co-founder of the ground-breaking Carpe Diem String Quartet, teacher, composer. She’s been invited to play at festivals from Aspen to Lincoln Center and in chamber groups throughout the U.S. With commissions rolling in, she has been listed as one of “25 contemporary composers to watch” by Strings Magazine. For Fujiwara, success is less about prime gigs and good reviews, and more about sharing music. We managed to

  • Rosemary Ponnekanti – Resolute Online: Spring 2019 https://www.plu.edu/resolute/spring-2019/author/rosemaryponnekanti/

    epitome of musical success. The PLU violin lecturer wears more hats than a British royal: in-demand violinist and violist, co-founder of the ground-breaking Carpe Diem String Quartet, teacher, composer. She’s been invited to play at festivals from Aspen to Lincoln Center and in chamber groups throughout the U.S. With commissions rolling in, she has been listed as one of “25 contemporary composers to watch” by Strings Magazine. For Fujiwara, success is less about prime gigs and good reviews, and more

  • Parkland Literacy Center https://www.plu.edu/liberal-studies/parkland-literacy-center/

    summer. On campus, Lydia is involved in Residential Life as an RA, the music program where she plays violin, and the International Honors Program (IHON). Outside of the PLC, you can find Lydia running or hiking outside, or relaxing with friends. She is very excited for the future of the PLC! Assistant Director Kaila Harris harriskm@plu.edu Kaila is in her 4th year at PLU, majoring in elementary education and minoring in music. Kaila plays the French horn in on-campus ensembles and loves to arrange

  • Faculty Feature: Meet Dr. Richard Nance, Professor of Music and Director of Choral Studies https://www.plu.edu/music/news/2020/04/30/faculty-feature-richard-nance/

    , students have to learn to read music well, know something about the theory behind musical structure, and work at developing their instrument, no matter what that is. I think it’s even better if they can perform on more than one instrument—voice/piano, voice/violin, voice/trumpet—it helps deepen your musical understanding. Students who display pride and dedication to their work and great organizational skill do very well. And finally, be a team player! In your time at PLU, what have you learned from

  • It’s Music to My Ears: Tips for Scholarship Applicants https://www.plu.edu/music/news/2021/01/29/tips-for-music-scholarship-applicants/

    , Flute, French Horn, Guitar (Classical or Jazz), Harp, Oboe, Organ, Piano, Percussion (Band/Orchestra), Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Viola, Violin Voice Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass Other Areas of Interest Composition, Jazz, Music Education I want to audition to be a Music major. Can my scholarship audition count for this? The Music Department requires an Entrance Audition to be admitted into the degree. This audition normally occurs at the end of the semester in which you declare your degree

  • Articles Posted by https://www.plu.edu/music/news/author/williake/

    Backstage with Violinist Svend Rønning This week we sat down with Dr. Rønning to talk about everything from Rick Steves to Rachmaninoff. Read on! How did you first get started playing the violin? What drew you to the instrument? My mother tells me that she noticed that I loved to… February 23, 2018

  • Music, Theatre, & Dance https://www.plu.edu/catalog-2023-2024/undergraduate-program/program-curriculum-information/music-theatre-dance/

    required. Students register in 204A for 1 hour; 204B for 2 hours; 204C for 3 or 4 hours. (1 to 4) MUSI 205 : Private Instruction: Violin/Viola - CX Private instruction for Violin/Viola. Special fee in addition to tuition. Concurrent registration in MUSI 199 required. Students register in 205A for 1 hour; 205B for 2 hours; 205C for 3 or 4 hours. (1 to 4) MUSI 206 : Private Instruction: Cello/Bass - CX Private Instruction for Cello/Bass. Special fee in addition to tuition. Concurrent registration in MUSI

  • Music https://www.plu.edu/catalog-2023-2024/undergraduate-program/program-curriculum-information/music/

    . Special fee in addition to tuition. Concurrent registration in MUSI 199 required. Students register in 204A for 1 hour; 204B for 2 hours; 204C for 3 or 4 hours. (1 to 4) MUSI 205 : Private Instruction: Violin/Viola - CX Private instruction for Violin/Viola. Special fee in addition to tuition. Concurrent registration in MUSI 199 required. Students register in 205A for 1 hour; 205B for 2 hours; 205C for 3 or 4 hours. (1 to 4) MUSI 206 : Private Instruction: Cello/Bass - CX Private Instruction for Cello