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  • 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
  • School of Music, Theatre & Dance faculty and staff.

    Jennifer Rhyne Associate Professor of Flute and Music Theory Full Profile 253-535-7058 rhynejl@plu.edu

  • Music faculty and staff.

    Jennifer Rhyne Associate Professor of Flute and Music Theory Full Profile 253-535-7058 rhynejl@plu.edu

  • School of Music, Theatre & Dance faculty and staff.

    Cassio Vianna Associate Professor of Music; Director of Jazz Studies Full Profile 253-535-7760 cassio.vianna@plu.edu

  • Music faculty and staff.

    Cassio Vianna Associate Professor of Music; Director of Jazz Studies Full Profile 253-535-7760 cassio.vianna@plu.edu

  • Jazz Courses at PLU History of Jazz (MUSI 103): This class is a survey of the history of jazz, from its African origins to current artists and stylistic trends. The course presents lectures, live performances, listening activities, and multi-media to nurture an appreciation and awareness of the artists and musical developments of America’s unique artistic contribution to the world. Instructor: Dr. Cassio Vianna Music Theory and Analysis IV (MUSI 236): The final semester of the Music Theory and

  • Pacific 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…

    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

  • 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…

    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

  • PLU’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…

    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

  • includes combo and improvisation coaching, and performance of original and standard jazz combo repertoire. Jazz combos perform on campus twice a year, and they are often featured at jazz venues and jazz festivals. The class meets Tuesdays 1:45-3:15 p.m., and it is available to any PLU student, vocal or instrumental.