Instrumental Performing Groups
Major Ensembles
Concert Band
Orchestra
Chamber Ensembles
Percussion Ensemble
Brass Ensemble
Woodwind Ensemble
Improv/Jazz Combo
Concert Band
The Georgia College Concert Band is open to all interested instrumental musicians on campus. This group performs a variety of band literature each semester and tours the Southeast in the spring. This is the main instrumental group on campus and its members represent all schools and major areas on campus. Students receive one hour credit per semester for participation.
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Jazz Band
The Georgia College Jazz Band is an auditioned group. To audition, all instrumentalists must be a performing member of the Georgia College & State University Concert Band. The vocalist, bass guitar, and pianists do not have to members of the Concert Band. This group performs a variety of music that includes jazz, swing, and blues. The Jazz Band performs at campus concerts, community events, and tours the Southeast each spring. Students receive one hour credit per semester for participation.
Pep Band
The Georgia College Pep Band performs at all home men's and women's basketball games and at the annual Peach Belt NCAA II tournament. Membership in this award-winning group is open to members of the GCSU Concert Band who audition. Each member receives a stipend and one hour credit for participation.
Orchestra
A major ensemble for orchestral string players. It is open to all community members, students, faculty and staff who have experience in orchestra playing. There are opportunities for players to work in quartet and trio settings.
