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God Is Our Refuge - Songs of Faith, Hope and Inspiration Choir of the West – Kathryn Lehmann, Conductor Order CDfrom Garfield Book Company at PLUGod Is Our Refuge, the title chosen from this album is from the text included in Dr. Richard Nance’s setting of Psalm 36. Dr. Nance composed this Psalm setting in response to the tragic death of James Holloway, a beloved colleague in the PLU music department.   Compact Disc – 2005 PLU Multimedia Recordings — Pacific Lutheran UniversityProgram

Phoenix Choir of the West – Richard Nance, Director Order CDfrom Garfield Book Company at PLUThe American Prize Phoenix, a two-disc set, is a compilation of works recorded by the Choir of the West over the course of four academic years, from 2006-2007 through 2009-2010. A wide variety of repertoire is represented here, including both sacred and secular works from four stylistic eras—from Renaissance motets to Taiwanese Aboriginal Folk Songs. In keeping with Pacific Lutheran University’s focus

The Lightener of the Stars Choir of the West – Richard Nance, Conductor Order CDfrom Garfield Book Company at PLUThis CD includes selections from the 2011 tour to France and Germany, where the choir won top honors at the prestigious Harmonie Festival. Also included are works from the 2012 tour and performance at the American Choral Directors Association Northwestern Division Conference. The title work, The Lightener of the Stars, was composed by PLU graduate Jason Michael Saunders.   The

Introduction: African ArtIn terms of land mass, Africa is a large continent, in which all of the United States, Europe, China, India, Mexico and Japan could easily fit. It is also a place of tremendous diversity, in terms of languages spoken, ethnic identities, cultural traditions, environments in which people live and work, and historic experiences. Sadly, popular culture has profoundly shaped what Africa, Africans, and their rich and diverse cultures are “supposed” to look like, emphasizing

Zulu Hat 2 Zulu Hat 2 Artist: Unknown Zulu Maker Name: Woman’s Hat; isicholo, mid 20th century Origin: Zulu people of South Africa Made of: Plant fiber, metal, pigment (ochre?) Dimensions: 17” diameter (43.2cm) From: Gift of Dr. Oliver E. and Pamela F. Cobb, 2010 Accession no. 2010-02-021 Not presently on display Description: This large wide circular hat is made of overlapping dyed plant fiber on a basketry foundation and colored red using an unidentified pigment. Married Zulu women wore hats

Peace, Love & Hope Choir of the West – University Men’s Chorus, Kathryn Lehmann, Conductor Order CDfrom Garfield Book Company at PLUThis album features Christmas-time selections from the 2001 and 2002 Christmas Concerts and features Choir of the West, University Chorale, University Men’s Chorus and University Singers. This recording is a special delight and includes our prayer for light everlasting in the times we live. Compact Disc – 2004 PLU Multimedia Recordings — Pacific Lutheran University

and good fortune in the coming year called suku or sigim-dam; it is celebrated with the brewing and drinking of millet beer (ram). – Adrian Mayoral ’15, History, and Molly Shade ’12, Anthropology and Hispanic Studies Sources: Christopher D. Roy. “The Art of Burkina Faso.” The University of Iowa. Art and Life in Africa. http://africa.uima.uiowa.edu/topic-essays/show/37?start=01 Christopher D. Roy. “Mossi.” Grove Art Online. Oxford Art Online. Oxford University Press, http://www.oxfordartonline.com

Zulu Hat 1 Zulu Hat 1 Artist: Unknown Zulu Maker Name: Woman’s Hat; isicholo, early 20th century Origin: Zulu people of South Africa Made of: Human Hair, ochre Dimensions: 22” diameter (55.8cm) From: Gift of Dr. Oliver E. and Pamela F. Cobb, 2010 Accession no. 2010-02-020 Not presently on display South Africa Description: This large wide circular hat is made of human hair and colored red using ochre, an earthy mineral of iron mixed with clay and/or sand, and animal fat. Married Zulu women wore

Zulu Hat 3 Zulu Hat 3 Artist: Unknown Zulu Maker Name: Woman’s Hat; isicholo, second half of the 20th century Origin: Zulu people of South Africa Made of: Plant fiber, metal, beads, pigment Dimensions: 17” diameter (43.2cm) From: Gift of Dr. Oliver E. and Pamela F. Cobb, 2010 Accession no. 2010-02-022 Not presently on display South Africa Description: This large wide circular hat is made of overlapping dyed plant fiber on a basketry foundation and colored red using an unidentified pigment. It