Wenatchee Valley Symphony Orchestra, 2017, Simple Gifts @voortexproductions

Distinguished Alumni Citation recipient Nikolas Caoile '00 initially came to Willamette to study medicine, but quickly discovered a passion for music. He credits WU for opening this new door for him, which has turned into a fulfilling career as a music educator, leader and conductor. For Nikolas, it's not just about making beautiful music, it's about paying it forward to the next generation of talented artists. Learn more about Nikolas in his award video. Meet the 2019 Alumni Awards Recipients: http://willamette.edu/alumni/community/recognition/recipients/2019/index.html Learn more about Willamette University's alumni awards: http://willamette.edu/alumni/community/recognition/index.html Learn about Alumni Reunion Weekend: https://alumni.willamette.edu/arw

Why CWU Music Department? Because we believe that music unites us all. The CWU Symphony Orchestra consists of a group of incredible people, from a variety of backgrounds, who come together to achieve a singular goal. And, the music we perform is a language through which we can communicate something bigger than the sum of our parts. Learn more at www.cwu.edu/music/ LEARN. DO. LIVE. Video courtesy: Through the Glass Films