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Music students shine at the Georgia National Association of Teachers of Singing audition at Berry College
Announcement    Thursday, November 7, 2024
Between Nov. 1 and 2 at Berry College, 11 voice students competed against other voice majors from colleges and universities across Georgia. Dr. Hue Jang and Dr. Lev Ryabinin accompanied students for auditions during both days. Students of Dr. Youngmi Kim, Dr. Christopher Hendley and Camilla Packroff performed beautifully and gave their best.Among them, Anna Ogletree (senior in music therapy) won the Musical Theatre category again this year and performed at the winners' recital. Gabrielle...
Student Recital:  Akayla Miller, soprano and Shani Thompson, mezzo-soprano
Announcement    Monday, November 11, 2024
Student RecitalAkayla Miller, sopranoShani Thompson, mezzo-sopranoDr. Lev Ryabinin, pianoSunday, Nov. 17, 2024, 3 p.m.Max Noah Recital Hall and on facebook.com/GCMusicDepartment
Student Recital:  Akayla Miller, soprano and Shani Thompson, mezzo-soprano 
Event    Sunday, November 17, 2024
Student Recital Akayla Miller, soprano and Shani Thompson, mezzo-sopranoDr. Lev Ryabinin, pianoSunday, Nov. 17, 2024, 3 p.m.Max Noah Recital Hall and live streamed on facebook.com/GCMusicDepartment
Senior Recital: "Astonishing" - Anna Ogletree, soprano
Announcement    Monday, November 11, 2024
Senior Recital: "Astonishing"Anna Ogletree, sopranoDr. Hue Jang, pianoSaturday, Nov. 16, 2024, 6 p.m.Max Noah Recital Hall and live streamed on facebook.com/GCMusicDepartment
Senior Recital: "Astonishing" - Anna Ogletree, soprano
Event    Saturday, November 16, 2024
Senior Recital:   "Astonishing"Anna Ogletree, sopranoDr. Hue Jang, pianoSaturday, Nov. 16, 2024, 6 p.m.Max Noah Recital Hall and live streamed on facebook.com/GCMusicDepartment
Music Theatre Scenes Class Auditions
Announcement    Monday, November 11, 2024
Music Theatre Scenes Class AuditionsFriday, Nov. 15, 3:30-5:30 p.m.Porter Hall, room 304Auditions for the Music Theatre Scenes class will be held in Porter Hall, room 304 Friday, Nov. 15. Interested students can reserve an audition slot here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F4CADA62BA6F94-52870193-2025#/A successful audition is a prerequisite for enrolling in this course.To audition: Please prepare a 16-32 bar selection from the musical theatre repertoire. Selections must have...
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From ‘brat’ to Beyoncé: How music is shaping the 2024 U.S. Presidential election
News Story    Monday, October 28, 2024
By Cindy O'DonnellPolitical divisiveness has Americans singing different tunes.But whether you’re tapping to Beyoncé’s “Freedom”— a liberation song used recently by U.S. Presidential candidate Kamala Harris — or swaying to Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless the U.S.A.” — often used by former President Donald Trump — one thing’s for sure.Music makes politics more fun.“Voters are swayed by emotions,” said Dr. Dana Gorzelany-Mostak, associate professor of music at Georgia College & State University...
Jazz Jam at Amici Cafe - Nov. 19, 2024
Announcement    Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Come out and enjoy our Georgia College & State University Jazz Jam Session Tuesday, Nov. 19, 7-9 p.m. at Amici Café, downtown Milledgeville, presented by Jazz at Georgia College. Hosted by our faculty and student jazz musicians, the GCSU Jam Session is open to all members of the community who are interested in working on their jazz and improvisation skills. Bring your instrument if you want to play or come just to enjoy the menu and the live music at Amici Café. We hope to see you there.
36th Annual Art & JazzFest 
Announcement    Monday, April 21, 2025
Saturday, April 26 Georgia College & State University’s Music Department and Allied Arts will hold the 36th Annual Art & JazzFest from 2 p.m.to 8:30 p.m. on Front Campus. The evening features live performances from local middle and high school bands and Georgia College Alumni Band, as well as a performance by the Georgia College Jazz Band featuring renowned guest artist and percussionist, Carl Allen.  JazzFest offers local schools an opportunity to showcase their student bands in a...
Sound Sculptures XX: "Fears and Aspirations"
Announcement    Friday, April 18, 2025
Thursday, April 24 Georgia College & State University will present “Sound Sculptures XX: Fears & Aspirations” at 7:30 p.m. in Max Noah Recital Hall. Directed by music faculty, Dr. David H. Johnson, this concert features newly composed, electronic compositions by Georgia College students. This innovative musical program is an evocative exploration of the depths of our fears and the heights of our aspirations, capturing the contrast between doubt and hope, darkness and light. A $5 donation...
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