INSTRUMENTAL
Symphonic Band
Fighting Tiger Grrr ... Pep Band
Chapel Brass
Handbell Ensemble (on occasion)
Chamber Ensemble (on occasion)
Jazz Ensemble (on occasion)
VOCAL
Chorale
Concert Choir
Chamber Singers (on occasion)
Symphonic Band
A large instrumental ensemble that performs a wide variety of
literature composed, arranged, or transcribed for brass, woodwinds and
percussion. The Symphonic Band performs one on-campus
concert each semester, embarks on regional tours, and performs for other
campus and community events. Participation in the Symphonic Band
is open to all Georgetown College students, with the permission of the
Director. (1 hour credit) Rehearsal times: Monday,
Wednesday, Friday, 4:00 p.m.
(See Concert
Programs from Symphonic Band 1999 concerts.)
Fighting Tiger Grrr ... Pep Band
This ensemble performs at home football and basketball games each
semester, and has become a focal point of excitement and enthusiasm for
our campus community. Additionally, the "FTGPB" travels
each year on a national scale. Participation in the Fighting Tiger
Grrr ... Pep Band is open to all Georgetown College Students, with the
permission of the Director.
(See Photos/Videos
for pictures & videos of the Band Scholars in action.)
Chapel Brass
Registration on approval of the Director. The ensemble
rehearses and performs a wide variety of original and transcribed
arrangements at Chapel services, recitals, and other functions.
(1/2 hour credit)
(See Photos/Videos
to view a video clip of the Chapel Brass.)
Handbell Ensemble
Registration on approval of the Director. An ensemble of
approximately 10-14 persons engaged in the preparation and performance
of music composed for handbells. (1/2 hour credit) Rehearsal
times: Monday, Wednesday, 3:00 p.m.
(See Photos/Videos
to view a video clip of the Handbell Ensemble.)
Chamber Ensemble
Registration on approval of the Director. The ensemble
(strings and/or woodwinds) rehearses and performs a wide variety of
literature at Chapel services, recitals and other functions. (1/2
hour credit)
(See Photos/Videos
to view a video clip of the String Ensemble.)
Jazz Ensemble
Registration on approval of the Director. The ensemble studies
jazz, rock and popular music idioms through rehearsals and
performances. (1/2 hour credit)
Chorale
An auditioned choral ensemble of approximately 40-45 members.
The Georgetown College Chorale performs a variety of choral repertoire,
including major works from the Renaissance through the 20th
Century. Annual tours are taken throughout the United
States. Tours abroad occur every few years. (1 hour
credit) Rehearsal times: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 12:00
noon.
(See Photos/Videos
to view a video clip of the Chorale.)
Concert Choir
This chorus performs larger choral works, including an annual fall
presentation of Messiah. Representative spring works
include Brahms' Requiem, Haydn's The Creation, Mozart's Requiem,
Mendelssohn's Elijah, and Handel's Judas Maccabaeus.
(1 hour credit) Rehearsal times: Tuesday, Thursday, 3:35
p.m. (Concert Choir is a non-auditioned ensemble. Voice
majors, minors and other singers receiving music scholarships are
required to participate each semester of residence.)
(See Photos/Videos
for pictures of the Concert Choir in rehearsal.)
Chamber Singers
An auditioned ensemble of approximately 12-16 voices that performs
chamber choral literature. (1/2 hour credit)
(See Photos/Videos
to view a video clip of the Chamber Singers.)
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