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PLU Jazz Day in Seattle May 3 Posted by: Zach Powers / April 23, 2015 Image: The Jazz Sound Trio, comprised of PLU faculty members David Deacon-Joyner on piano, Clipper Anderson on bass and Mark Ivester on drums, performs at Jazz Under the Stars at the Gonyea House. (photo: John Froschauer/PLU) April 23, 2015 Showcase at Tula's Will Feature the Jazz Sound Trio, the University Jazz Ensemble, Student Combos and Little Big BandsBy Zach Powers '10PLU Marketing & CommunicationsSEATTLE, Wash. (April

Beyoncé and Black Feminist Theory Posted by: shortea / November 28, 2018 November 28, 2018 By Genny Boots '18PLU AlumPacific Lutheran University students are people of many interests. Last fall semester, several courses illustrated how the university's curriculum caters to those eclectic interests.One of these classes was Beyoncé and Black Feminist Theory. “Who Beyoncé is for?” is not usually a question that you ask when you’re bopping your head to “Single Ladies,” or “Partition,” or any of the

New Director of Jazz Studies, Cassio Vianna Posted by: Kate Williams / March 14, 2019 March 14, 2019 By Mackenzie Cooper '19PLU’s music faculty welcomes their newest hire, Cassio Vianna. The native of Brazil brings with him an extensive resume of teaching, composing, and performing jazz music. This year, he’ll begin a new journey channeling his passion into educating and inspiring PLU students as director of the University Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combos, as well as teaching History of Jazz

taking PLU jazz to the heart of this scene and will present our music in a variety of formats, from combos to the large jazz ensemble,” says Deacon-Joyner, who serves as the university’s Director of Jazz Studies. All of the featured students will perform together as the University Jazz Ensemble. Throughout the program, the ensemble will subdivide into various “combos” and “little big bands” that will demonstrate different elements of the students’ musical abilities as well as different dimensions of

THE PEOPLE’S GATHERING: Truth Tellin’ About Critical Race Theory Posted by: Silong Chhun / October 29, 2021 October 29, 2021 By Silong ChhunMarketing & CommunicationsPacific Lutheran University's Campus Ministry and Center for Graduate and Continuing Education will co-host the virtual fall convening of The People's Gathering: A Revolution of Consciousness (TPG) conference on November 10, 2021, focusing on Critical Race Theory.The People’s Gathering: A Revolution of Consciousness conference is a

Research Experience for Undergraduates in Graph Theory and Computational Mathematics Posted by: nicolacs / January 25, 2023 January 25, 2023 The Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics of Virginia Commonwealth University will host a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) site in graph theory and computational mathematics. The REU will provide 8 undergraduates a hands-on introduction to computational research endeavors and improve their problem-solving, communication and computer

PLU University Jazz Ensemble’s upcoming concert Posted by: Kate Williams / April 10, 2018 Image: Jazz Ensemble at PLU, Friday, Oct. 7, 2016. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) April 10, 2018 By Kate WilliamsOutreach ManagerOn Friday, May 11th, the public is invited to a collaborative concert featuring the Stadium High School Jazz Band, the Pacific Lutheran University Jazz Ensemble and special guest and world renowned saxophonist, Vincent Herring. Thanks to a generous endowment established by PLU

June 8, 2011 13th Annual Jazz Under the Stars By Chris Albert Jazz Under the Stars at Pacific Lutheran University combines two ideas – provide outdoor, evening jazz performances and the chance to gaze at the stars from the university’s observatory. International trumpeter Thomas Marriott will open the annual JUTS on the right note, July 7, at the MBR amphitheater. International saxophonist/vocalist Brooks Giles III took the stage to kick-off last year’s JUTS. This year the outdoor concert

June 11, 2012 14th Annual Jazz Under the Stars Jazz Under the Stars at Pacific Lutheran University combines two ideas – provide outdoor, evening jazz performances and the chance to gaze at the stars from the university’s observatory. Vocalist and Tacoma native Sommer Stockinger will open the annual JUTS on the right note, July 12, at the MBR amphitheater. Vocalist Johnaye Kendrick took the stage at last year’s JUTS. This year the outdoor concert series again starts on the right note with

and is a frequent soloist with symphonies throughout the United States. Moby featured Gardner prominently on his 2009 release, Wait For Me. July 31 The Rob Hutchinson Group Hutchinson teaches music theory, orchestration, analysis, counterpoint, improvisation and composition at the University of Puget Sound. He is also a jazz bassist and organizes and appears at the Jazz in the Rotunda series at the UPS. His band, the Rob Hutchinson Group, includes Kareem Kandi on saxophone, David Deacon-Joyner on