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Event    Monday, October 27, 2025
Monday, Oct. 27 A Guest Artist Recital titled, “Expanding the Art Song Canon: Introducing Afrikaans Art Song Literature,” will take place at 7:30 p.m. in Max Noah Recital Hall at Georgia College & State University.  The program features guest artists Bronwen Forbay, soprano; Christian Bester, baritone; and Vivian Hamilton, piano. This lecture-recital will introduce audiences to the nuances of Afrikaans pronunciation and highlight the rich and expressive art song repertoire written...
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...
Event    Tuesday, October 21, 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...
Announcement    Monday, October 13, 2025
Saturday, October 18 – Georgia College & State University’s Department of Music proudly presents “Nature and the Divine,” an uplifting evening of choral music featuring the university’s three choral ensembles: Women’s Ensemble, Max Noah Singers, and University Chorus. The concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. in Russell Auditorium. The performance will showcase the talents of guest composer and conductor Dr. Raphael Fusco, alongside Dr. Jennifer Flory and Dr. Dana Gorzelany-Mostak...
Event    Saturday, October 18, 2025
Saturday, October 18 – Georgia College & State University’s Department of Music proudly presents “Nature and the Divine,” an uplifting evening of choral music featuring the university’s three choral ensembles: Women’s Ensemble, Max Noah Singers, and University Chorus. The concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. in Russell Auditorium. The performance will showcase the talents of guest composer and conductor Dr. Raphael Fusco, alongside Dr. Jennifer Flory and Dr. Dana Gorzelany-Mostak...
Announcement    Friday, October 3, 2025
Thursday, Oct. 9 Georgia College & State University presents “Music Department Showcase Recital” at 7:30 p.m. in Magnolia Ballroom at the Student Activities Center. This is a student-focused annual event. It features undergraduate music majors and minors who want to challenge themselves to perform early in their college years. Instrumentalists will perform a variety of music.  A reception will follow. A $5 donation is encouraged. All proceeds benefit music scholarships or the GCSU...
Event    Thursday, October 9, 2025
Thursday, Oct. 9 Georgia College & State University presents “Music Department Showcase Recital” at 7:30 p.m. in Magnolia Ballroom at the Student Activities Center. This is a student-focused annual event. It features undergraduate music majors and minors who want to challenge themselves to perform early in their college years. Instrumentalists will perform a variety of music.  A reception will follow. A $5 donation is encouraged. All proceeds benefit music scholarships or the GCSU...
Announcement    Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Tuesday, Oct. 7 The Faculty Recital, “Devil’s Trill,” will be at 7:30 p.m. in Max Noah Recital Hall at Georgia College & State University. Faculty members Bryan Emmon Hall, violin and Owen Lovell, piano, will perform flashy, dark and beautiful music from the Baroque and Romantic periods, including virtuosic music of Pablo de Sarasate and Johannes Brahms, as well as Giuseppe Tartini, who is the composer of “The Devil’s Trill Sonata.” This concert will also be livestreamed at www.facebook.com/GCMusicDepartment...