Russell Auditorium

Thursday, April 9 Georgia College & State University’s Department of Music is hosting its fourth biennial “John and Margaret Terry Endowed Concert Series,” entitled “Beethoven Unleashed” at 7:30 p.m. in Russell Auditorium.  “Beethoven Unleashed” will feature two classical masterworks, Beethoven’s glorious Choral Fantasy and iconic 5th Symphony, performed by Georgia College & State University ensembles. This concert especially focuses on transforming the student chamber orchestra into...

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...

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...

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...

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...