Numerous vocal and choral opportunities are available
for students enrolled at Georgetown College. Within the historic
and distinctive tradition of liberal arts scholarship for which
the college is nationally recognized, the department of music choral
ensembles strive for excellence. A wide and varied selection of
courses is offered for music majors, minors, and those electing to
further their ability, knowledge, appreciation and understanding of
music.
There are two primary choral ensembles on
campus. The Georgetown College Chorale is a select ensemble
of 40-45 members. Each fall, auditions are held to determine
personnel. The Chorale tours every year through portions of the
eastern United States. Approximately every four years, the Chorale
plans an international tour. Recent tours have included the states
of Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Indiana and
Ohio; and foreign sites have included Russia and Europe.
Repertoire for the group covers a variety of styles and historic
periods.
Click
here to view photos from the December 7, 2004 Christmas Concert
presented by the GC Concert Choir in the Ensor Learning Resource Center.
Click
here to view photos from the November 20, 2003 Fall Concert
featuring the Concert Choir & Orchestra, Chorale, and Chamber Singers.
Click
here to view Chamber Singers photos from the April 10, 2003
Spring Concert, conducted by Dr. John W. Campbell
Click
here to view Chorale and Chamber Singers photos from
the November 13, 2001 Fall concert, directed by Dr. John W.
Campbell.
(See Photos/Videos
to view a video clip of the Chorale in concert.)
The Georgetown College Concert Choir is the other
primary choral ensemble. This group performs mainly large
works, and is often accompanied by a chamber orchestra. Recent works
include G.F. Handel's Messiah, J. Rutter's Gloria, and W.A.
Mozart's Requiem. The Concert Choir maintains a membership
of over 70 singers. These singers, as with the Chorale, come from
a variety of disciplines across campus.
Click
here to view Concert Choir and Chorale photos from the "Messiah
and More" December 2, 2001 Fall concert, directed by Dr. John
W. Campbell.
Click
here to view Chorale photos from the April 3, 2003 Spring
Concert, directed by Dr. John W. Campbell.
A new ensemble has recently been formed, the Georgetown
College Chamber Singers. This is a highly select group of
12-16 singers. The Chamber Singers perform mainly lighter pieces,
from madrigals to jazz.
(See Photos/Videos
to view a video clip of the Chamber Singers in concert.)
Many of the students at Georgetown College are active as
solo singers. Private instruction is available from Dr.
Heather Hunnicutt, Professor Rebecca C. Miller, or Dr. John W. Campbell. Voice lessons may be taken by music majors, minors or
electives, provided that students participate in the Concert Choir primary
ensemble.
Each semester, many voice students participate in the
National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) competition, both at
the state and regional levels. Georgetown College students have
consistently qualified for competition past the first round. In
addition, students perform the solos for our large works with the
Concert Choir. A number of singers are also involved in musical
theater presentations on campus. Further options for vocal
students include
Opera
Workshop and involvement with small
select ensembles.
Dr. John W. Campbell serves as conductor of the choral
ensembles, and is Director of Choral Activities. Dr. Heather
Hunnicutt serves as Coordinator of Vocal Studies and Church Music.
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