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January 24, 2014 PLU concert celebrates Black History Month Pacific Lutheran University pays tribute to the artistic entrepreneurship of African Americans with a Black History Month Concert that celebrates a lasting legacy of music, literature and art. Covering a rich tapestry of gospel, blues, jazz and concert works, along with recitations from classic African-American literature, the concert will feature PLU student ensembles—including the University Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Jazz

the great bands of Art Blakey and Horace Silver. I find his artistic voice driving both blazing and clear towards new directions in music while paying homage to the jazz tradition,” remarked Dr. Jared Hall. “I am excited Vincent will be able to work with the Stadium High School and PLU students on what this creative music means in the greater context of our nation’s history and message to the world.” The concert will take place Friday, May 11th at 8pm in the Eastvold Auditorium of the Karen Hille

PLU Jazz Day in Seattle May 3 Posted by: Mandi LeCompte / April 27, 2015 April 27, 2015 By Zach Powers '10PLU Marketing & CommunicationsJazz music is a dish best served live and in person. A fusion of African-American, European-American and international musical traditions, jazz is known for its energy, creativity and ingenuity. Its iconic founding fathers and mothers are revered as some of the greatest improvisational artists in modern history. No performance stage is too grand or too modest

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

“jamming”—unrehearsed, unplanned performances that often feature extended solos and performers engaging one another in friendly competition—has tremendous importance in the lexicon and history of jazz music. The Jazz Day program will include periods of jamming with a special twist, spotlighting standout students and inviting them to com of age on stage as jazz performers. “We are having a few select students ‘sit in’ with the professional trio and see if they can hang with more mature musicians playing

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

Where History and Innovation Meet Posted by: halvormj / November 28, 2017 Image: Does innovation change the way that we see the world? Photo by Dayne Topkin on Unsplash. November 28, 2017 by Damian Alessandro. The scope of human history is vast, encompassing everything that has happened in past societies. However, when most students think about history, they usually focus on the dates and events that have been highlighted in textbooks. These events tend to include social upheavals and mass

Black History Month at PLU Posted by: Marcom Web Team / February 4, 2017 Image: Black History Month collage created by Elexia Johnson ’18 using images from Saga, PLU’s yearbook 1930-1999. February 4, 2017 Upcoming events for Black History Month 2017 at PLU! Calendar sponsored by Black Student Union.2017 Calendar of Events FEB 1 A Visual Display of PLU’s Black HistoryGrey Area in the AUC PLU’s Campus Ministry office will present a month long visual display of PLU’s Black History. Stop by the

Black History Month at PLU Posted by: Julie Winters / February 6, 2018 Image: Black History Month collage created by Elexia Johnson ’18 using images from Saga, PLU’s yearbook 1930-1999. February 6, 2018 Upcoming events for Black History Month 2018 at PLU! Calendar sponsored by Black Student Union.2018 Calendar of Events FEB 1 A Visual Display of PLU’s Black HistoryGrey Area in the AUC PLU’s Campus Ministry office will present a month long visual display of PLU’s Black History. Stop by the grey