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Richard H. (Dick) Weathermon established the Dick and Helen Weathermon Joyful Noise Endowment for Jazz Studies Fund through a gift of $125,000 in October of 2016. The endowment will fund an annual two-day artist-in-residence program, which will bring a renowned jazz artist to campus to perform with the University Jazz Ensemble and a local high school jazz band, lead rehearsals and public master classes and participate in other educational and performance activities. In addition, Weathermon, who

Introduction to Creative Writing - CX ENGL 236 Intro to Screenwriting - CX ENGL 313 The Art of the Book I - CX ENGL 314 The Art of the Book II - CX ENGL 323 Writing in Professional and Public Settings - CX ENGL 329 Intermediate Fiction Writing - CX HIST 121 History in Video Games - CX MUSI 101 Introduction to Music - CX MUSI 103 History of Jazz - CX MUSI 106 Music of Scandinavia and the Nordic Region - CX, GE MUSI 120 Music and Culture - CX, GE MUSI 125 Ear Training I - CX MUSI 126 Ear Training II - CX

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

Notes Obituaries Submit a Class Note Calendar Calendar Highlights Calendar Highlights Berry Festivals June 13, July 11, August 8 Each of the annual events — in Red Square from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. — feature bushels of farm-fresh berries and entertainment. More Information Jazz Under the Stars July 19 – August 9 PLU welcomes guest artists for the annual concert series at Mary Baker Russell Music Center’s outdoor amphitheater. More Information Summer Opera Workshop July 19 – August 9 The workshop allows

questions regarding composition auditions, please contact: Dr. Gina Gillie.JazzIf you are performing a jazz piece at your scholarship audition, here are some guidelines: ● Whether you are a jazz vocalist or instrumentalist, you should prepare a jazz “standard,” defined as a jazz composition (ex.: “Blue Bossa”) or a piece from the Great American Songbook commonly used as a vehicle for jazz (ex.: “All of Me”). These are readily available in commercially sold jazz “fake books” such as The New Real Book

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assist you with story ideas and development; connecting with students, faculty, staff and administrators; arranging interviews and photos; and providing art, video or context for your publication.Faculty ExpertsAt PLU, 80% of professors have a Ph.D. or the highest degree possible in their fields. Our distinguished faculty members have consummate expertise in a variety of fields and disciplines, from Kinesiology Professor Dr. Colleen Hacker, a Mental Skills Coach for five Olympic Games, to