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  • The University Symphony Orchestra has long been one of the most important centerpieces of a stunningly rich musical calendar.

    PLU's Musical HeritageHistorian Philip Nordquist reports that the first faculty member hired in 1892, as the fledgling academy was preparing to open its doors, was a music teacher, “the energetic musician Carlo Sperati.” Music has continued to be at the center of campus life since that time. The University Symphony Orchestra has long been one of the most important centerpieces of a stunningly rich musical calendar. Unique among the musical ensembles on campus, the orchestra plays a role in

    Pacific Lutheran University Symphony Orchestra
    253-535-8669
    Mary Baker Russell Music Center, Room 335 Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • By Michael Halvorson, ’85 This week is Computer Science Education Week (Dec. 3-Dec. 9) in the United States. I helped celebrate on Monday at the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science at the University of Washington in Seattle. The event was sponsored by Code.org…

    Education Week provides schools, non-profits, and the region’s great tech companies the opportunity to discuss what it means to build a diverse computing workforce. It’s also a great time to assess how we’re doing in our efforts to encourage young people to study computing concepts, coding fundamentals, and the overall impact of technology in society. Elementary school students participating in Code.org’s learning programs. (Photo/Code.org) The value of mentoring Take a moment this week to encourage a

  • By Michael Halvorson, ’85 This week is Computer Science Education Week (Dec. 3-Dec. 9) in the United States. I helped celebrate on Monday at the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science at the University of Washington in Seattle. The event was sponsored by Code.org…

    Education Week provides schools, non-profits, and the region’s great tech companies the opportunity to discuss what it means to build a diverse computing workforce. It’s also a great time to assess how we’re doing in our efforts to encourage young people to study computing concepts, coding fundamentals, and the overall impact of technology in society. Elementary school students participating in Code.org’s learning programs. (Photo/Code.org) The value of mentoring Take a moment this week to encourage a

  • A prestigious all-girls high school band from Japan, Tamana Girls High School, will once again visit Pierce County this June in a friendship concert with Graham-Kapowsin High School (GKHS). Their message: friendship through music. This year, the Friendship Concert performed by Tamana Girls High School…

    -girls high school band from Japan, Tamana Girls High School, will once again visit Pierce County this June in a friendship concert with Graham-Kapowsin High School (GKHS). Their message: friendship through music. This year, the Friendship Concert performed by Tamana Girls High School Wind Orchestra and the Graham-Kapowsin High School Wind Ensemble will take place on Sunday, June 3rd at 2 p.m. at Pacific Lutheran University’s Lagerquist Concert Hall.  The concert is free and open to the public. Since

  • Showcase at Tula’s Will Feature the Jazz Sound Trio, the University Jazz Ensemble, Student Combos and Little Big Bands SEATTLE, Wash. (April 23, 2015)—Jazz music is a dish best served live and in person. A fusion of African-American, European-American and international musical traditions, jazz is…

    23, 2015)—Jazz music is a dish best served live and in person. A fusion of African-American, European-American and international musical traditions, jazz is known for its energy, creativity and ingenuity. Its iconic founding fathers and mothers are revered as some of the greatest improvisational artists in modern history.No performance stage is too grand or too modest for the lively genre, but jazz music may be most at home in culturally vibrant metropolitan nightclubs. New Orleans, Chicago and

  • Here you find information about our jazz courses and ensembles, events and concert schedule, and more.

    Jazz at PLU The education of improvisation Jazz at Pacific Lutheran UniversityWelcome to the PLU Jazz website! Here you find information about our jazz courses and ensembles, events and concert schedule, and more. PLU offers classes in jazz history, jazz theory, private instrumental lessons, as well as lessons in jazz composition and arranging. The jazz ensemble and combos provide students and audiences with the opportunity to experience jazz music both in its traditional form and in a variety

    Dr. Cassio Vianna, Director of Jazz Studies and Assistant Professor of Music
    Mary Baker Russell Music Center Tacoma, WA 98447
  • Resources for current PLU Guitar students.

    Add Edit Remove Back New Delete Current Students Guitar & Lute Program Site Menu Home Guitar Orchestra & Ensemble Scholarships PLU Guitar Festival Faculty Contact Information Guitar & Lute Program Phone: 253-535-7602 x4734 Email: brownec@plu.edu Mary Baker Russell Music Center, Room 206 Tacoma, WA 98447-0003 Divisional Links College of Professional Studies School of Music, Theatre & Dance Music Social Media Contact Information Guitar & Lute Program Phone: 253-535-7602 x4734 Email: brownec@plu.edu

  • Upcoming events featuring the PLU Guitar Orchestra and Ensemble.

    New Delete Events Guitar & Lute Program Site Menu Home Guitar Orchestra & Ensemble Scholarships PLU Guitar Festival Faculty Contact Information Guitar & Lute Program Phone: 253-535-7602 x4734 Email: brownec@plu.edu Mary Baker Russell Music Center, Room 206 Tacoma, WA 98447-0003 Divisional Links College of Professional Studies School of Music, Theatre & Dance Music Social Media Contact Information Guitar & Lute Program Phone: 253-535-7602 x4734 Email: brownec@plu.edu Mary Baker Russell Music Center

  • PLU Flute Studies fosters a vibrant and exciting environment for flutists to continue their musical growth.

    PLU Flute Studies PLU fosters a vibrant and exciting environment for flutists to continue their musical growth.The Sølvvinden Flute Ensemble’s latest project is music to our ears.See upcoming flute events hereInformation on Music ScholarshipsFollow us on Facebook!

    Flute Studies
    253-535-8669
    Mary Baker Russell Music Center Room 206 Tacoma, WA
  • The Pacific Lutheran University Wind Ensemble is comprised of the some of the best performers of wind and percussion instruments at the University and is recognized as one of the finest groups of its

    stunning performing chamber music, selected transcriptions, concerti and original full ensemble repertoire spanning five centuries. The Wind Ensemble is committed to championing new music and has performed numerous world premiers each year. The ensemble performs four concerts on campus per season as well as appearing regularly at local schools, national conferences, festivals and special events. Recent highlights have included critically acclaimed performances at the College Band Directors Association

    Pacific Lutheran University Wind Ensemble
    Mary Baker Russell Music Center, Room 206 Tacoma, WA 98447-0003