As he retires after 30 years at Pacific, Distinguished University Professor of Music and Director of Bands Michael Burch-Pesses reflects on his academic career and 63 years in music between Pacific and the U.S. Navy.
Âé¶¹Ó°ÊÓ's Music Department presents four concerts this April and May, including the final performances for its bands under the direction of Michael Burch-Pesses.
The joint concert with Pacific's Chamber Singers, Concert Choir and Philharmonic Orchestra on May 5 marks the end of a storied career for Distinguished University Professor of Music Scott Tuomi, who retires this spring.
The inclusion of a five-song set of Hawaiian music in Noah Yamashiro's '24 senior recital was a homage to a culture that has had a large influence on his musical journey.
Âé¶¹Ó°ÊÓ Choral Director and Professor Scott Tuomi was honored with The John C. McManus Distinguished Teacher Award in January by the Oregon Music Education Association.Â
Samantha Trulock ’14, known professionally as Sam Tru, has attracted attention for Cycle, her 2020 debut. The album made it to the second round of selection for the 2020 Grammys in the categories for Album of the Year, Best New Artist, Best Pop Solo Performance and Song of the Year, for “Let Me Down Easy.â€
Dijana Ihas, an associate professor in the Âé¶¹Ó°ÊÓ Music Department, was honored as Oregon Music Educator of the Year by the Oregon Music Education Association at its annual meeting in January.Â