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January 24, 2014 PLU concert celebrates Black History Month Pacific Lutheran University pays tribute to the artistic entrepreneurship of African Americans with a Black History Month Concert that celebrates a lasting legacy of music, literature and art. Covering a rich tapestry of gospel, blues, jazz and concert works, along with recitations from classic African-American literature, the concert will feature PLU student ensembles—including the University Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Jazz

in Trinidad.Event Details: Time: 3-5 p.m. Date: Sunday, April 22 Place: Karen Hille Phillips Center for Performing Arts Free and open to the publicDownload Promotional Poster Read Previous University Symphony Orchestra ‘goes outdoors’ in the upcoming Student Showcase concert Read Next PLU University Jazz Ensemble’s upcoming concert 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

conductor and a synthesizer composer rolled into one. You have access to a very special kind of creativity in making all of the elements of organ music come together.” More information about the program is available on the Organ Study webpage. Read Previous PLU’s Weathermon Jazz Festival to Feature Acclaimed Musician Aubrey Logan Read Next PLU’s Director of Jazz Studies, Cassio Vianna, receives grant from the City of Tacoma to write and perform genre-bending composition LATEST POSTS PLU’s Director of

his passions. The day after PLU’s Commencement, May 25, a group of 71 – including 64 students – will venture to China for a two week whirlwind tour. The performances will include Youtz’s original composition “The Monkey King,” the tale of the Chinese mythical character Monkey who is smarter than most, but a constant trickster. The PLU Wind Ensemble and the PLU Jazz Ensemble will perform at the Beijing Central Conservatory of Music, the Xian Conservatory of Music, the Sichuan Conservatory of Music

Travel with our music students in the footsteps of the Masters. Posted by: marshrl / January 8, 2018 January 8, 2018 Travel with our music students in the footsteps of the Masters. Read Previous Concert web streaming of PLU’s annual Christmas Concert, Gloria Read Next Backstage with Violinist Svend Rønning 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

be around.” Superintendent Bahr stated, “Ms. Rodrigues has been an excellent addition to Eatonville School District. We are so fortunate to have such an amazing, positive music teacher. I am so proud of her dedication to the students and community.” Congratulations Elise! Read Previous Jazz Under the Stars 20th anniversary and concert lineup announced Read Next Richard D. Moe Organ Recital Series LATEST POSTS PLU’s Director of Jazz Studies, Cassio Vianna, receives grant from the City of Tacoma to

. Read Previous PLU Represented at Jazz Education Network Conference Read Next Choir of the West, University Chorale, and University Wind Ensemble Spring Conference Appearances 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

his “teacherly” footsteps. “PLU’s been on my mind for a long time,” Gerhardstein says. “The size of the University, the size of the department, and as a liberal arts University, it’s really a great place to be.” Coming from the hectic schedule as a high school band director (he directed concert band, jazz band, and marching band), Gerhardstein says it’s nice to have more breathing room to plan, research and collaborate with students and faculty. At PLU, not only is he able to spend more time

July 15, 2009 China: Tour like a rock star By Chris Albert While touring China this June, Luke Peterson ’10 felt something a jazz drummer doesn’t normally get to experience. Jazz students touring china this summer found they generated excitement no matter where they performed. He was treated like a rock star. Actually, it’s something more than 60 PLU wind and jazz ensemble students felt at every one of their five official concert stops this summer and a number of collaborative workshops. From

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