Lutes Dominate Regional Singing Competition

In January, students from Pacific Lutheran University’s vocal program participated in the Western Washington NATS Student Auditions. Successful candidates from this event proceeded to the Northwest Regional NATS Student Auditions in March. Competing against singers from institutions across Alaska, British Columbia, Western Oregon, and Western Washington, our Lutes delivered outstanding performances. The following PLU students earned placements and are now eligible for national-level competition:

Lower college classical-treble
1st place Erin Burson

Lower college classical-TTB
2nd place Cade Tate

Upper college classical-treble
1st place Madison Zantello
4th place Lillian Gundersen
5th place Caitlyn Babcock

Upper college classical-TTB
1st place Isaiah Utto-Galarneau

Upper college musical theater-treble
1st place Kiana Kendall
4th place Jessica Heinauer