Join us as we celebrate Puget Sound composers on the 50th Anniversary of Leroy Ostransky Day in Tacoma! Ostransky '48 (1918–1993) graduated from Puget Sound with honors in 1948 and returned as a faculty member in 1952 after earning his Ph.D. at the University of Iowa. In 1975, People magazine named him one of the nation's 12 outstanding teachers.

On Oct. 23, 1975, Ostransky's Symphony No. 4 "American" was performed by the Seattle Symphony with the Puget Sound Adelphian Concert Choir and the Pacific Lutheran University Concert Choir. The date was recognized as "Leroy Ostransky Day" by Tacoma Mayor Gordon Johnston and the City Council. We are delighted to honor the legacy of this inspiring alum and faculty member, while also recognizing past and present Puget Sound composers.

The program will feature original music by Puget Sound alumni and current students including Scott Ordway '06, Forrest Pierce '94, Brianna Babin '27, Katy Hassing '23, and Greg Simon '07; joined by members of the Adelphian Concert Choir; Kim Davenport, piano; Dawn Padula, mezzo-soprano; Joyce Ramee, viola; Maria Sampen, violin; Robert Hutchinson, bass; and more. 

About the Series

The Jacobsen Series was established in 1984 in honor of Leonard Jacobsen, former chair and professor of Puget Sound’s piano department. Ticket sales support the Jacobsen Series Scholarship Fund, annual music scholarships awarded to outstanding student performers and scholars in the SAI international music organization. Thank you to our many patrons whose support has benefitted students and contributed to this successful series.
 

Learn More

Visit pugetsound.edu/jacobsen or call the School of Music at 253.879.3741.

Tickets

Tickets are available online at tickets.pugetsound.edu, at the Logger Store located in the Wheelock Student Center, or at the door.

• $25 general admission
• $20 sr. citizen, student, military, Puget Sound faculty/staff, Community Music participants
• Admission is free for current Puget Sound and K-12 students.