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Elizabeth C. D. Brown Lecturer - Guitar Phone: 253-535-7602 Email: brownec@plu.edu Office Hours: (On Campus) Mon - Fri: By Appointment Website: http://www.elizabethcdbrown.com/home.html Professional Biography Video Additional Titles/Roles Directs Guitar Orchestra and Guitar Ensemble Directs the PLU Guitar Festival Education B.M., University of Washington B.A., University of Washington Responsibilities Applied Guitar Lessons, Lute Lessons, Teaches Guitar Pedagogy, Guitar and Lute History

Ryan Wagner Lecturer - Trombone Phone: 253-535-7602 Email: rew@plu.edu Professional Biography Education M.M., Trombone Performance, University of Washington B.M.E., Pacific Lutheran University Biography Ryan Wagner graduated from Pacific Lutheran University with a Bachelor’s of Music Education and the University of Washington with a Master’s of Trombone Performance. He is an active performer and educator throughout Washington state with extensive performance experience in classical, jazz, and

(Öffentlichkeit: Geschichte eines kritischen Begriffs (The Public Sphere: History of a Critical Concept), Metzler, 2000), and has published articles on Kant’s philosophy, on the legacy of the Enlightenment, on the field of German Studies, and on humanistic pedagogy, as well as on other topics. He is currently working on several book-length projects, as well as a number of articles, on topics ranging from Kant, to the historical relation of private life to ethics, to the legacy of the jazz and blues critic

influences, including classical, folk, jazz, and rock and roll. Her diverse artistic collaborations have helped to infuse her work with a rhythmic power and intensity. Critics have remarked of Ms. Fujiwara’s music, “The ear is forever tickled by beautifully judged music that manages to be sophisticated and accessible at the same time,” “Contains a very rare attribute in contemporary classical music: happiness.” (Fanfare Magazine); “She knows how to exploit all the resources of string instruments alone

at LaGuardia High School where he was exposed to various forms of classical and jazz music. Ed later studied trumpet at Yale, the Manhattan School of Music, and the University of Washington. As a fan of modern and early classical music, Castro has positioned himself between genres with additional deep interests in jazz and popular music, where these myriad styles influence his compositions.  His trumpet instructors include Chris Gekker, Trumpet Professor University of Maryland, Former Member of

Owen’s Jazz Surge Band, the Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra, and the UNC Jazz Lab Band I, among others. Vianna’s compositional styles range from popular music and Brazilian jazz to classical chamber pieces and works for large jazz ensembles. His most recent CD, the album Infância (2017, Teal Creek Music) features his original compositions for jazz orchestra, which are published by UNC Jazz Press. When not teaching or composing, Dr. Vianna enjoys scoping out the best coffee and exploring the

Acting Selected Publications Autumn's Child (monologue) in Audition Arsenal for Women in their 20s, Smith & Kraus A Christmas Carol, published by YouthPLAYS Dangerous, published by Playscripts Drinking Habits, published by Playscripts Drinking Habits 2: Caught in the Act, published by Playscripts End of the Meal in 105 Five-Minute Plays for Study and Performance, Smith & Kraus, Inc. ESL, published by YouthPLAYS Gray, published by Original Works Online Johnny and Sally Ann, published by YouthPLAYS

Festival, the Highland Jazz Festival, the Fairbanks Summer Art Festival, the Crown of the Continent Guitar Foundation Festival, the Blaine Jazz Festival and the Buddy DeFranco/University of Montana Jazz Festival, the latter four of which he plays annually. He has shared the bandstand with a long list of jazz luminaries including Michael Brecker, Arturo Sandoval, Dave Samuels, Peter Erskine, Bruce Forman, Tamir Hendelman, Bob Mintzer, Lew Soloff, Bucky Pizzarelli, Benny Golson, Paquito D’Rivera, Phil

exhibitions, including at the National Museum of Natural History (Smithsonian), filmed and written short documentaries to introduce Africa to broader audiences, and had his photographs exhibited and published. He is presently completing the manuscript of a book on contemporary painters and painting in Ethiopia, with the working title, Icons of Devotion/Icons of Trade, and work on a book tentatively titled 3-D Africa that draws on historical photographs. Prof. Sobania has also had a significant career as

(2022) Professional Memberships/Organizations American String Teachers Association (ASTA) The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) Philosophy Learning and Teaching Organization (PLATO) Suzuki Association of the Americas (SAA) Washington Music Educators Association (WMEA) Biography Justin Lader received his PhD in music and human learning from The University of Texas at Austin, Master’s degree in viola performance with emphasis in string pedagogy from the University of Oregon, and