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of Vocal Studies, Teaches Applied Voice Lessons, Vocal Pedagogy, Solo Vocal Literature, Diction, Directs Opera Production/Workshop Accolades Production Grant from the Kurt Weill Foundation for Music in New York, NY Regency Scholarship Grant, Pacific Lutheran University Biography James Brown enjoys an eclectic career of singing, teaching, stage direction and conducting. James is the Chair of Vocal Studies at Pacific Lutheran University where he directs the opera and oversees a large voice program

Seattle Community Orchestra. A Doctor of Musical Arts candidate in orchestral conducting at Michigan State University, Ms. Mahyar received her MM in orchestral conducting from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst and her BM in choral conducting from Komitas State Conservatory of Yerevan, Armenia. Coming from Iran and one of the very few female conductors from her country, Ms. Mahyar has broad experience working with ensembles at different labels and countries. Her international experience includes

Edwin C. Powell Professor Emeritus Professional Biography Additional Titles/Roles Term of Service: 2005-2023 Education D.M.A., Conducting, University of North Texas, 2002 M.M.E., University of Cincinnati College - Conservatory of Music, 1995 B.M.E., University of the Pacific, 1987 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Wind Ensemble Selected Articles Journal of Band Research National Band Association Journal Voice Magazine Accolades 2020 WMEA Hall of Fame Honoree Faculty Excellence Award for Mentoring

Raul Dominguez Associate Director of Choral Studies; Assistant Professor of Music he/him Phone: 253-535-7613 Email: domingr@plu.edu Office Location: Mary Baker Russell Music Center - 339 Office Hours: (On Campus) Mon - Fri: By Appointment Website: https://raulconducts.com/ Professional Biography Personal Education Bachelor of Music, Music Education, Oklahoma City University, 2012 Bachelor of Music, Vocal Performance, Oklahoma City University, 2012 Master of Music, Choral Conducting, Ithaca

Dawn Sonntag Lecturer - Composition Phone: 253-535-7602 Email: dsonntag@plu.edu Website: //www.dawnsonntag.com Professional Biography Education D.M.A., Vocal Performance and Composition, University of Minnesota M.M., Choral Conducting, Ohio State University B.M., Voice Performance, University of Texas-El Paso Responsibilities Composition Lessons and Songwriting. Accolades Swedish International Cultural Exchange Grant, 2019 Music Teacher National Association - Ohio Distinguished Composer of the

Brian Galante Associate Dean, School of Music, Theatre & Dance; Director of Choral Studies; Professor of Music he/him/his Phone: 253-535-7603 Email: galante@plu.edu Office Location: Mary Baker Russell Music Center - 206 (Music Office) Office Hours: (On Campus) Mon - Fri: By Appointment Website: https://galantemusic.com/ Professional Biography Video Additional Titles/Roles Director of Choral Studies Conductor, Choir of the West Education D.M.A., Choral Conducting, University of North Texas, 2008

Matthew Vegh Lecturer - Band Studies; Conductor - Concert Band Phone: 253-535-7602 Email: veghmb@plu.edu Status:Part-time Professional Biography Additional Titles/Roles Steilacoom High School, Director of Bands, 2016-present Education M.M., Wind Band Conducting, Central Washington University, 2016 B.M.E., Pacific Lutheran University, 2012 Responsibilities PLU Concert Band, Conductor Biography Matt Vegh graduated from Pacific Lutheran University in 2012 with a Bachelor’s of Music Education (K-12

Richard L. Nance Professor Emeritus Professional Biography Additional Titles/Roles Term of Service: 1992-2023 Education D.M.A., Music, Arizona State University, 1992 M.A., Music, West Texas State University, 1982 B.M.E., Music, West Texas State University, 1977 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Choral Conducting Choral Composition Accolades Choirs under Nance's direction were selected to perform for conferences sponsored by the National Association for Music Education in 2009 and 2016. 2016 NWACDA

Training, Music History Accolades Recipient of a Fulbright Scholarship from the Netherlands-America Commission for Educational Exchange Biography Paul Tegels retired in May 2023. He received his Doctor of Musical Arts Degree in Organ Performance and Pedagogy and his Master of Arts Degree in Choral Conducting from the University of Iowa, where he studied organ with Delores Bruch, and choral conducting with William Hatcher. Other degrees and awards include the Artist Diploma and the Master of Music

Training, Music History Accolades Recipient of a Fulbright Scholarship from the Netherlands-America Commission for Educational Exchange Biography Paul Tegels retired in May 2023. He received his Doctor of Musical Arts Degree in Organ Performance and Pedagogy and his Master of Arts Degree in Choral Conducting from the University of Iowa, where he studied organ with Delores Bruch, and choral conducting with William Hatcher. Other degrees and awards include the Artist Diploma and the Master of Music