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Passion for opera leads to the Met https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2011/06/13/passion-for-opera-leads-to-the-met/

stage our productions. Then all of the classes stop, and we would function like a small opera company.” She then competed in the Met’s National Council Auditions in 2007, and this time won, which led to the cover contract… and the rest of her career. “I guess you could say, the rest is history,” Meade laughed. Since 2008, Meade has performed in Europe, Baltimore, New York, Dallas and Montreal. Meade was chosen as PLU’s alumna of the year in 2011, and returned home to sing in May to Alban Berg’s

Lyric Brass CD Release https://www.plu.edu/music/news/2018/12/14/lyric-brass-cd-release/

larger work entitled “Art of the Fugue.” They gradually increase in complexity. The forth Bach work is a transcription of “My Spirit be Joyful” from one of Bach’s Cantatas. We thought it would be fitting to include some music by Bach on the CD along with Dr. Jerry Kracht’s new piece since they effectively bookend the history of Lutheran music over the last 300 years! Jerry’s piece was written to commemorate and celebrate the 500th year of the Reformation. It depicts the life of Martin Luther in

Student Organizations https://www.plu.edu/music-theatre-dance/about-us/student-organizations/

social outings, production viewings and service opportunities.APO Website Dance TeamPacific Lutheran University Dance Team is a dedicated group of dance students who perform a range of styles including contemporary, jazz, funk, and synchronized movement at half time events for men’s and women’s athletics and in an annual dance concert. Night of Musical TheatreNight of Musical Theatre produces a large scale, student-created musical revue annually and supports students interested in producing and/or

Mandi LeCompte – Acclaim 2016-17 https://www.plu.edu/acclaim/2016-17/author/bradyad/

News 3760 $125,000 endowment will further Jazz Studies at PLU for years to come Mandi LeCompte November 20, 2016 News 376 Views Read more

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The Lagerquist Organ, recently featured on “Pipedreams,” showcasing David Deacon-Joyner’s work, “Un poco Bud” 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… July 12, 2019

Crumbs from the rich man’s table https://www.plu.edu/religion/crumbs-from-the-rich-mans-table/

Also Livestreamed for those who cannot attend. This event is free and open to the public. Masks are required In this public lecture, Samuel Torvend, professor of religion at PLU who holds a doctorate in History of Theology, will narrate how a student’s crisis significantly shifted his teaching and research. From that encounter, new questions emerged that demanded collaborative research with students and faculty colleagues here and abroad. Such research has led to asking critical questions regarding

Seattle Opera’s ‘Porgy and Bess’ – five Lutes, one stage, hitting the high notes in fun https://www.plu.edu/music/news/2011/12/13/seattle-operas-porgy-and-bess-five-lutes-one-stage-hitting-the-high-notes-in-fun/

. “I’m going to do whatever I need to do to make this work,” she said. “I’d never had the courage to audition before now, but I’ve awakened this talent, and I’m going to keep going.” Read Previous New piano chair looks forward to a new chapter at PLU Read Next WATCH: Drum Taps: Nine Poems on Themes of War LATEST POSTS PLU’s Director of Jazz Studies, Cassio Vianna, receives grant from the City of Tacoma to write and perform genre-bending composition April 18, 2024 PLU Music Announces Inaugural Paul

Faculty Feature: Meet Dr. Edwin Powell, Professor of Music and Director of Bands https://www.plu.edu/music/news/2020/05/17/faculty-feature-edwin-powell/

dog! A big goofball named Tobi Coffee or chocolate? Coffee French fries or hash browns? Hash browns Mac or PC? Mac Instagram or Twitter? Neither, I don’t do either though I do have accounts. Read Previous Faculty Feature: Meet Dr. Richard Nance, Professor of Music and Director of Choral Studies Read Next Faculty Feature: Dr. Jeffrey Bell-Hanson, Professor of Music and Director of Orchestral Activities LATEST POSTS PLU’s Director of Jazz Studies, Cassio Vianna, receives grant from the City of

Harpsichord Donated to PLU Music Program https://www.plu.edu/music/news/2021/02/16/harpsichord-donated-to-plu-music-program/

harpsichord. Detail image of the Pilgrim harpsichord with six angels, each playing an instrument. The two on the left are on the lid which is usually folded back during playing. Read Previous It’s Music to My Ears: Tips for Scholarship Applicants Read Next Vocal Master Classes in Spring 2021 LATEST POSTS PLU’s Director of Jazz Studies, Cassio Vianna, receives grant from the City of Tacoma to write and perform genre-bending composition April 18, 2024 PLU Music Announces Inaugural Paul Fritts Endowed Chair

A Magical PLU Collaboration: Songs for the Spring of Waiting https://www.plu.edu/music/news/2021/04/12/a-magical-plu-collaboration/

Music Events LATEST POSTS PLU’s Director of Jazz Studies, Cassio Vianna, receives grant from the City of Tacoma to write and perform genre-bending composition April 18, 2024 PLU Music Announces Inaugural Paul Fritts Endowed Chair in Organ Studies and Performance January 29, 2024 PLU’s Weathermon Jazz Festival to Feature Acclaimed Musician Aubrey Logan February 28, 2023 Horn & Fixed Media Premiere at Octave 9 in Seattle October 5, 2022