Music Lessons in the Time of Corona
Posted by: Reesa Nelson / October 8, 2020
October 8, 2020
As we begin an unprecedented school year, our students and faculty have adapted to continue their study of music while practicing safety measures such as wearing masks, practicing social distancing, and rehearsing outside in the fresh air. Scroll through these photos to see how PLU has adapted.
Dr. Jennifer Rhyne conducts a socially distant outdoor flute lesson with student Paige Balut in the parking lot next to the Mary Baker Russell Music Center.
Dr. Miho Takekawa conducts a socially distant Percussion Ensemble class in a large rehearsal space in the music building.
A student wearing a mask participates in the Percussion Studio rehearsal.
Dr. Miho Takekawa conducts a socially distant Percussion Ensemble class, rehearsing Dr. Greg Youtz’s composition entitled “Calypso Variations” in a large rehearsal space in the music building.
Students rehearse on brass instruments outdoors in a tent set up for safety during COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Edwin Powell conducts.
Brass and wind students rehearse outdoors with Dr. Edwin Powell conducting.
Dr. James Brown, in person, and Lee Anne Campos, virtually via laptop, conduct a socially distant vocal seminar with Maya Adams singing in Lagerquist Hall.
Student Jackson Wray sings during a socially distant vocal seminar in Lagerquist Hall.
Dr. James Brown gestures widely at vocal student Jackson Wray in a socially distant vocal seminar.
Dr. James Brown, in person, and Lee Anne Campos, attending virtually via laptop, speak with a voice student about their song.
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