Russell Auditorium

Event    Thursday, March 26, 2026
Thursday, March 26, 7:30p.m., Georgia College & State University’s Wind Symphony presents “We Danced Anyway:  An Evening of Movement, Meaning, and Music” in Russell Auditorium. Under the direction of Dr. Zandra Bell-McRoy, the Wind Symphony will present a dynamic program centered on the idea of dance — not only as physical movement, but as emotional, cultural, and spiritual expression. The concert traces a journey through gritty rhythmic energy, reflective lyricism, and triumphant...
Announcement    Friday, March 6, 2026
Thursday, March 12, 7:30p.m.,  Georgia College & State University’s Jazz Band, directed by Jay Wucher,  will perform a variety of selections in different jazz stylistics, entitled, “This One’s For You,”  in Russell Auditorium.  The program was chosen with input by the band members and is intended to showcase several soloists and to celebrate the dedication, talent and commitment to the senior class members of the ensemble. There will be Latin, swing, rock, ballad, and cool jazz charts...
Event    Thursday, March 12, 2026
Thursday, March 12, 7:30p.m.,  Georgia College & State University’s Jazz Band, directed by Jay Wucher, will perform a variety of selections in different jazz stylistics, entitled, “This One’s For You,”  in Russell Auditorium.  The program was chosen with input by the band members and is intended to showcase several soloists and to celebrate the dedication, talent and commitment to the senior class members of the ensemble. There will be Latin, swing, rock, ballad, and cool jazz charts...
Announcement    Monday, December 1, 2025
Friday, Dec. 5 Georgia College and State University’s 18th Annual “Holiday Concert” at 7:30 p.m. in Russell Auditorium will help get you in the spirit of the season. The entire music department comes together for this uplifting tradition. Old favorites and new tunes will be performed by the Wind Symphony, String Quartet, Saxophone Choir, Orchestra, Women’s Ensemble, MNS Bass Quartet, Max Noah Singers (MNS), MNS Treble Quartet, Jazz Combo,  Jazz Band and University Chorus.  $10 Tickets...
Event    Saturday, December 6, 2025
Friday, Dec. 5 Georgia College and State University’s 18th Annual “Holiday Concert” at 7:30 p.m. in Russell Auditorium will help get you in the spirit of the season. The entire music department comes together for this uplifting tradition. Old favorites and new tunes will be performed by the Wind Symphony, String Quartet, Saxophone Choir, Orchestra, Women’s Ensemble, MNS Bass Quartet, Max Noah Singers (MNS), MNS Treble Quartet, Jazz Combo,  Jazz Band and University Chorus.  $10 Tickets...
Announcement    Monday, October 27, 2025
Friday, October 31 Georgia College & State University’s Jazz Band concert will be at 7:30 p.m. in Russell Auditorium. This year’s theme, “My Favorite Things,” is a celebration of the big band sound, featuring tunes that are blues and groove based with a special tribute to Chuck Mangione. This concert will also be livestreamed at www.facebook.com/GCMusicDepartment. A $5 donation is encouraged. Online donations can be made at give.gcsu.edu/g/department-of-music/. All proceeds benefit...
Event    Friday, October 31, 2025
Friday, October 31 Georgia College & State University’s Jazz Band concert will be at 7:30 p.m. in Russell Auditorium. This year’s theme, “My Favorite Things,” is a celebration of the big band sound, featuring tunes that are blues and groove based with a special tribute to Chuck Mangione. This concert will also be livestreamed at www.facebook.com/GCMusicDepartment. A $5 donation is encouraged. Online donations can be made at give.gcsu.edu/g/department-of-music/. All proceeds benefit...
Announcement    Friday, October 17, 2025
Thursday, Oct. 23 In Russell Auditorium at 7:30 p.m., Georgia College & State University’s Wind Symphony, under the artistic direction of Dr. Zandra Bell-McRoy, will give a transformational concert experience, “Through the Darkness.”  This program takes the audience on a powerful journey through moments of uncertainty, stillness, sorrow, and ultimately---hope.  It speaks to the challenges we face, the questions we sit with, and the courage it takes to move forward. This concert will...
Event    Thursday, October 23, 2025
Thursday, Oct. 23 In Russell Auditorium at 7:30 p.m., Georgia College & State University’s Wind Symphony, under the artistic direction of Dr. Zandra Bell-McRoy, will give a transformational concert experience, “Through the Darkness.”  This program takes the audience on a powerful journey through moments of uncertainty, stillness, sorrow, and ultimately---hope.  It speaks to the challenges we face, the questions we sit with, and the courage it takes to move forward. This concert will...
Announcement    Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Tuesday, Oct. 21 In Russell Auditorium at 7:30 p.m., Georgia College & State University’s Orchestra Concert, under the direction of Bryan E. Hall, will feature soloist Andrew Allen, saxophone.  This event will provide beautiful and serene music from the Romantic period and the 20th Century.  This concert will also be livestreamed at www.facebook.com/GCMusicDepartment. A $5 donation is encouraged. Online donations can be made at give.gcsu.edu/g/department-of-music/. All proceeds benefit...