Ensembles

Vocal Ensembles

Chorale

Chorale is the large choral ensemble and performs traditional as well as contemporary choral literature performing on campus and in the community. The Chorale is conducted by Director of Choral Activities, Dr. Jonathan Brotherton.

Chamber Singers

Chamber Singers is a select, smaller ensemble that performs chamber choral works. Chamber Singers, conducted by Dr. Jonathan Brotherton, performs on campus as well as off campus and at professional events.  Both the Chamber Singers and the Chorale annually premier choral compositions written by Dr. Brotherton.

Men’s Ensemble

The Men’s Ensemble, directed by Dr. Brotherton, provides another opportunity for male voices to sing a variety of literature ranging from traditional to contemporary and often include fun, entertaining selections.

Opera / Musical Theatre Workshop

The Opera/Musical Theatre Workshop, directed by Dr. Jane McKinney, allows for small ensemble credit. But while students may sing in an ensemble chorus in an operatic or musical theatre production, the Workshop primarily allows students to study and develop operatic and musical theatre roles. A main-stage production of an opera is typically performed during the fall semester, and both operatic and musical-theatre works are studied and performed during the spring semester.

Instrumental Ensembles

Wind Ensemble

The Wind Ensemble is an instrumental ensemble that performs traditional and contemporary band literature.

The Pride Pep Band

The Pride Pep Band is a dynamic ensemble supporting athletic teams, including football and basketball.

Jazz Ensemble

The Jazz Ensemble is a popular small ensemble. The Jazz Ensemble requires a high level of performing expertise and presents standard jazz literature, contemporary jazz, and dance music.

Woodwind Ensemble

The Woodwind Ensemble, directed by Dr. Jonathan Brotherton, consists of all woodwind majors performing a wide variety of music literature. The woodwind ensemble performs traditional woodwind literature and music either composed or arranged by GC music faculty specifically for the ensemble. Other small woodwind ensembles such as flute ensemble, clarinet ensemble, saxophone ensemble, and woodwind trios and quartets are formed as needed to give students even more opportunities for performance.

Brass Ensemble

The Brass Ensemble is directed by Dr. Jon Brotherton, and includes trumpet, french horn, trombone, baritone, euphonium, and tuba. This ensemble performs Renaissance, Baroque, and 20th-century literature on campus and at area churches.

Small Ensembles

Small ensembles, such as Clarinet Ensemble and Percussion Ensemble, are formed as needed to give students even more opportunities for performance.