University of the Pacific is putting a spotlight on students in the Conservatory of Music with a new social media series: the Tiny Office Concert, a nod to National Public Radio’s Tiny Desk Concerts.

The series is a collaborative project between students, faculty and staff. Performances are recorded during a Recording Studio Production class under the direction of Assistant Professor Andrew Mell, giving students hands-on experience with audio recording, sound editing, mastering and mixing.

“It’s incredibly rewarding to see these videos come together,” Mell said. “Our students are showcasing not only their diverse musical talents, but also honing essential recording and production skills—capturing performances and working collaboratively in a professional environment. They’re gaining hands-on, real-world experience that prepares them for careers in the music industry.”

Once students complete the audio files, they are then handed off to staff to help with the video production and ultimately shared on Pacific social media channels. “So far there’s been three distinct musical styles: dance/electronic dance music, pop rock and jazz,” said Social Media Director Roland Liwag. “I'm always just continually blown away by how talented our students are.”

The first two acts share their career aspirations and how Pacific is helping them get there.

Grace Govig

Grace Govig ’27, a junior music industry studies major, is a future community-driven music festival mogul in the making.

Govig became the university’s inaugural university DJ last year, working with PacTech to spin tracks for athletics games, admitted student days, Pacific Fridays and even the Orange and Black Ball. Govig’s approach is to bring the fun and customize it for the crowd—she even created custom set lists based off student-athlete requests and have called games.

Govig said her time at Pacific, both as DJ and in the classroom, has provided invaluable resources and experiences that have enabled her to learn and grow within the music industry

Q: What are your career goals?

A: My goal is to find a workplace that values inclusivity, authenticity and connection. I am pursuing a career in live event coordination and production, with the long-term goal of one day creating a community-driven festival in the Santa Cruz area.

Q: Who are your DJ role models?

A: At Pacific, I find great musical inspiration in the campus atmosphere and various event settings, but my personal mixing style is heavily influenced by Mochakk, Tape B and ONHELL, three artists who aren't afraid to switch things up while staying true to their individual styles.

Q: How has your time at Pacific helped you accomplish your goals?

A. Studying at Pacific has provided me with invaluable resources and experiences that have enabled me to learn and grow within the music industry, and I am grateful every day for my Pacific education, the opportunity to pursue a career in a creative field and the privilege of doing what I love for work.

Mia, Zee and Zac

Music industry studies majors Amelia "Mia Estelle" Miller ’26, Zalika "Zee" Campbell ’26 and Zac Sturges ’27 are pursuing careers that align with their current academic pursuits.

Miller, an aspiring performing artist and songwriter, is also passionate about event planning, sound recording and production. Campbell has aspirations to manage a big stage and own a venue while Sturges’ goal is to become a studio recording engineer.

Q: Where are you currently performing?

A: Miller: Zee and I opened for Jordan Ward at Pacific in October 2024, along with several live sessions at local radio stations KSSU at Sacramento State and KZSC at UC Santa Cruz. We also work with student record label Pac Ave Records to perform on campus.

Sturges: I don’t perform often, but when I do it’s typically within the school…but I will have music out early next year.

Q: Who are your musical role models?

A: Miller: Dora Jar, Grace Ives and Barrie.

Campbell: Dijon and Bon Iver.

Sturges: Danny Brown, David Bowie and Hudson Mohawke.

Q: How has your time at Pacific helped you accomplish your goals?

A: Sturges: At Pacific I have had the opportunity to operate various recording sessions with industry standard equipment.

Miller: I’ve been an event planner the last three years for the Associated Students of the University of the Pacific and am the co-chair of the arts and entertainment initiative this year. Planning and booking artists like Tinashe for Tigerlands and Block Party with more than 1,000 attendees has made me confident in the music industry.

Watch Pacific Tiny Office Concert Series.