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Richard L. Nance Professor Emeritus Professional Biography Additional Titles/Roles Term of Service: 1992-2023 Education D.M.A., Music, Arizona State University, 1992 M.A., Music, West Texas State University, 1982 B.M.E., Music, West Texas State University, 1977 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Choral Conducting Choral Composition Accolades Choirs under Nance's direction were selected to perform for conferences sponsored by the National Association for Music Education in 2009 and 2016. 2016 NWACDA

Paul Tegels Professor Emeritus Website: https://www.plu.edu/organ/ Professional Biography Video Additional Titles/Roles Term of Service: 2002-2023 Education D.M.A., University of Iowa, 1997 M.A., University of Iowa, 1994 M.M., New England Conservatory, 1984 Organ Performance Diploma, Stedelijk Conservatorium, The Netherlands, 1982 Organ Pedagogy Diploma, Stedelijk Conservatorium, The Netherlands, 1980 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Organ Responsibilities Applied Organ Lessons, Teaches Ear

Brian Lowes Professor Emeritus Professional Biography Education Ph.D., Geology, University of Washington, 1972 M.S., Geology, Queens University , 1963 B.S., Geology, University of London, 1957 Biography Brian E. Lowes joined the faculty at PLU in the fall of 1968. He was born in Pinner, England, near London. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from Imperial College of Science and Technology in London, England and a Master of Science in Geology at Queen’s University in Kingston

large, musical family with five siblings, Dr. Anna Jensen was primed to excel at the double bass—while also developing a remarkable capacity for intuiting the needs of diverse learners. She embodies that rare combination of extraordinary musician and dynamic teacher. Her passion for music translates to her deep involvement in education. In addition to instructing at the University of Puget Sound and Pacific Lutheran University, she is the Executive Director of the Tacoma Youth Symphony Association

Edwin C. Powell Professor Emeritus Professional Biography Additional Titles/Roles Term of Service: 2005-2023 Education D.M.A., Conducting, University of North Texas, 2002 M.M.E., University of Cincinnati College - Conservatory of Music, 1995 B.M.E., University of the Pacific, 1987 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Wind Ensemble Selected Articles Journal of Band Research National Band Association Journal Voice Magazine Accolades 2020 WMEA Hall of Fame Honoree Faculty Excellence Award for Mentoring

Steven Benham Professor Emeritus Email: benhamsr@plu.edu Professional Biography Education Ph.D., Geology, Indiana University, 1979 M.A., Geology, Indiana University, 1971 B.S., Geology, Washington State University, 1968 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Stratigraphy Sedimentation Paleontology Oceanography Biography Dr. Steven R. Benham began his career at PLU in the fall of 1982. Steve grew up in rural Kitsap County, WA, attended Olympic Community College for two years, and then earned his

. Miho Takekawa was raised in Tokyo and currently resides in Seattle. She teaches at Pacific Lutheran University, where she heads the percussion studio and directs the school’s percussion and steel pan ensembles. During the 2010-2011 school year, she was an interim professor of percussion at the University of Washington School of Music. Miho began piano at age three and took up percussion at thirteen, ultimately graduating from Tokyo’s prestigious Kunitachi School of Music. She earned both Master’s

, D.C., 1997 M.A., Communication – Broadcast Journalism and Public Affairs, American University, Washington, D.C., 1990 Bachelor of General Studies, with dual emphases in Business Administration and Communication, American University, Washington, D.C., 1989 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Journalism Media Studies Filmmaking and Film Analysis Video Production Books Women, Crime and Culture: Life Stories from the Washington Corrections Center for Women (Lambert Academic Publishing 2009) : View Book

Music, The Arts of China, and 20th Century Music courses; PLU’s Gateway Program in Trinidad Accolades 2022 His opera Tacoma Method, to be produced in March 2023 by Tacoma Opera, was awarded major funding from the National Endowment for the Arts 2021 K.T. Tang Faculty Excellence Award in Research 2016 Grant from The Confucius Institute of Washington State for the production of Youtz' opera "Fiery Jade: Cai Yan" 2016 "Composer of the Year" award from the Washington State Music Teacher's Association

Dawn Sonntag Lecturer - Composition Phone: 253-535-7602 Email: dsonntag@plu.edu Website: //www.dawnsonntag.com Professional Biography Education D.M.A., Vocal Performance and Composition, University of Minnesota M.M., Choral Conducting, Ohio State University B.M., Voice Performance, University of Texas-El Paso Responsibilities Composition Lessons and Songwriting. Accolades Swedish International Cultural Exchange Grant, 2019 Music Teacher National Association - Ohio Distinguished Composer of the