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. While he didn’t have a father figure growing up, his coaches over the years have helped fill the void – from his three coaches at W.F. West High School, in Chehalis, Wash., to Murray at PLU. “It is a very, very special relationship,” said Cooper, who was a star basketball player in her own right and is seventh all time in the state of Washington for points scored in high school. “Chad is one of the first guys that has been in his life that no matter what, stands by his side. “Over the years, the

for Orchestra”). The piece is an Adagio for strings that has emerged as a popular piece on its own. The University Symphony Orchestra performed the west-coast premiere of the symphony in 2004. They will perform the piece again on tour in Portugal and Spain this summer McTee’s visit to PLU is not only a sentimental experience for the PLU community, but a notable opportunity for student composers. While here, McTee will provide composition seminars, lessons with students, guest lectures in music

resiliency and ability to connect with his clients and his colleagues. He will be sorely missed in the program.” He recently finished an internship in West Seattle – at Navos. Being able to practice therapy showed Abbas that he had made the right decision. Like the guidance he received from the PLU MFT program faculty, the support from his Navos supervisor, Victor Place, enhanced his fire for MFT and helped set his path toward his passion. Being able to help clients reach clarity or help guide them

and 12 |  Lagerquist Concert Hall  (ALL ON CAMPUS CHRISTMAS CONCERTS SOLD OUT. TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR PERFORMANCES IN SEATTLE AND PORTLAND) Ring in the season with a Christmas celebration that is sure to warm the heart and lift your holiday spirit! This year’s program will feature the world premiere of critically acclaimed composer J.A.C. Redford’s A Christmas Invitation, a three-movement work composed for PLU’s Choir of the West, University Chorale and University Symphony Orchestra. The choirs and

Puente Orchestra and many others. He has released seven albums as a leader on Origin records, three of which made it into the top 10 on the national jazz radio including last year’s “East-West Trumpet Summit,” which made it all the way to number one on the Jazz Week chart. JazzTimes magazine has described him as “One of the world’s best trumpeters.” July 14 – The Jazz Senators The Olympia Jazz Senators Big Band includes the finest jazz musicians in the South Puget Sound area. Members hail from