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the Seattle rendition of the concert at Benaroya Hall! Come listen to the beautiful sounds of Pacific Lutheran University’s The Choir of the West, University Chorale and University Symphony Orchestra as they help us celebrate the glory, hope, and peace of the Christmas season. Tickets for the concert can be purchased through Benaroya Hall box office at 1-866-833-4747 or on the web. Dec. 5: Christmas Cookie Class Want to get into the festive spirit? Come decorate sugar cookies and pick up some

that came to be. When we discussed our plans for the fall semester, the music faculty knew that we needed to focus on what we can do. Instead of asking what is impossible this year, we asked what’s impossible in a normal year. It didn’t take long to realize that the normally busy schedule of rehearsals, practicing, classes, performances, productions, etc., limited our availability to engage in collaborations with professional choral ensembles and major symphony orchestra musicians. Our artform was

others. Deacon-Joyner is a professional vocalist in both studio and live settings, and is a composer and arranger. He has also composed works for choir, orchestra, and wind ensemble.Learn more August 9: Tall and Small, with Pete Christlieb and Linda Small The Tall & Small Big Band was born out of collaboration of Pete Christlieb (tenor sax) and his wife, Linda Small (trombone). This LA based group is an eleven-piece powerhouse of big band jazz, with the spontaneity that comes with such a talented

music conservatoires and colleges. Since 2017, Mr. Myer has released four recordings on the Steinway & Sons label. Fall piano students will participate in a digital masterclass with Mr. Myer. www.spencermyer.com Patty DarlingComposer, arranger, educator, band and director Patty Darling does it all. Ms. Darling has composed music for a wide variety of mediums, including works for orchestra, wind ensemble, chamber groups, jazz ensembles, and numerous instrumental soloists. She directs the Lawrence

and in need. “A lot of the students are first-years and they don’t know a lot about it,” Keys said. “It starts them thinking about a bigger world.” Read Previous Programs that engage the world Read Next University Symphony Orchestra showcases students COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Caitlyn Babcock ’25 wins first place in 2024 Angela Meade Vocal

choirs have high motivation to be part of something excellent and are driven to learn and behave like professionals in the choral field.What are a couple of highlights from your time at PLU thus far? The PLU Christmas concert is a highlight of my time here. Last year, I was so impressed with the overall production of the event–the joint forces of the choirs and orchestra, the lights, the sound, and the hall decor. I have been in big musical productions before, and I know a lot of work goes into the

Sandström’s setting is a thoughtful reimagining of St. Matthew Passion that honors both the Bach setting that inspired it and the contemporary audiences for whom it is intended. Performed by the Choir of the West and Choral Union with University Symphony Orchestra. Day of Vocation April 5-6 | various times and locations across campus Your Deep Gladness. The World’s Great Hunger. Annual Lemkin Lecture and Essay Contest April 7 | 7-10 p.m. | Regency Room Earth Day Lecture: Dr. Alex Wilson from the

struggling in times of upheaval. Composer Gregory Youtz has merged the musical languages of Western Classical music with deep aspects of Chinese musical tradition to create a rich musical language that speaks across time and culture. The full-length opera production, directed by PLU Opera Director James Brown, will be performed by a talented cast of singers, with the University Chorale directed by PLU Professor Brian Galante as the chorus, and a professional chamber orchestra of 14 musicians. Central to

doesn’t mean Kracht did not face challenges during the creation process. “There’s the writer’s block, the ‘where-does-it-go-from-here’ conundrums, the ‘why- should-I-be-trying-this’ misgivings. But one works through it all, believing that the original concept is worth the struggle,” Kracht says. “In the end one has to believe that what you have created is worthy of the goal and worthy of sharing with others.” After 33 years as conductor of the University Symphony Orchestra and professor of clarinet

Christmas season and the bounty of the great Northwest. ‘Journey of Light’ Concert: Featuring the Choir of the West, the University Chorale and members of the University Symphony Orchestra in what has become one of the region’s most inspirational Christmas celebrations. $100 ticket includes a $50 tax deductible donation to Music Scholarships, pre-concert reception as well as reserved seating. $50 ticket will include the pre-concert reception. Please note that at the $50 price, no other discounts apply