PAC-ked schedule as Georgia Southern University Performing Arts Center unveils 2025-26 season performances
The Georgia Southern University Performing Arts Center 2025-26 Main Stage Series kicks off in October, and features a season full of performances from national ensembles to student productions to holiday favorites and family-friendly performances beginning this fall.
Georgia Southern’s premier choir soars in overseas competition
The Southern Chorale, Georgia Southern University’s premier choral ensemble, continues to reach new heights in international competitions. The group took third place in the CantaRode International Choral Festival in the Netherlands, which was held from May 29 through June 1. The prestigious festival featured 10 choirs from eight countries, including the U.S., Sweden, Slovenia and other European countries.
Singing their way to praises: Southern Chorale’s harmonies garner a Top 10 ranking in ‘most impressive college choirs’
Georgia Southern University’s Southern Chorale secured the sixth position in College Rank’s “Most Impressive College Choirs,” a resounding testament to its musical prowess. Directed by Shannon Jeffreys, DMA, professor of music and director of choral activities, the Southern Chorale has garnered acclaim not only nationally but also on the international stage.
Georgia Southern sophomore prepares for trio of ensembles
Jones began her musical journey with the violin at just four years old, and later embraced singing and exploring a multitude of instruments.
The concert series will begin with the Contemporary Vocal Ensemble on Oct. 24 at 7:30 p.m. and continue with the Commercial Music Ensemble on Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m. The final performance will showcase the Percussion Ensemble on Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m.
Gretsch School of Music welcomes former ‘Australia’s Got Talent’ winner
Georgia Southern University College of Arts and Humanities and the Fred and Dinah Gretsch School of Music will host Joe Robinson in concert on March 22 on the Armstrong Campus in Savannah.
‘It’s like something from a movie’ for a pair of graduating Eagle singers
Despite having vastly different starting points for their musical development, they will walk off campus with the type of curtain call only two friends can share. During Tuesday’s commencement ceremony in Statesboro, Georgia, the duo’s decade-long friendship will be center stage. Selected for an ultimate honor, they will have their final Georgia Southern performance of the national anthem at their graduation together.
Fred and Dinah Gretsch School of Music professor receives 2 national awards
Allen Henderson, D.M.A., professor of music in the Fred and Dinah Gretsch School of Music at Georgia Southern University, has been recognized by two national organizations for his significant role in the voice industry.
Ending on a high note: Georgia Southern Chorale from Gretsch School of Music triumphant in international competition
The Georgia Southern Chorale, a choir of 30 students from Georgia Southern University’s Fred and Dinah Gretsch School of Music, earned top spots in an international choir competition this week in Germany. The group’s scores were nearly perfect, and the highest scores in the Chorale’s history in this particular competition.
Georgia Southern Chorale participating in international competition in Germany
The Georgia Southern Chorale, a choir of 30 students from Georgia Southern University, is preparing for a 14-day trip to Germany that begins on July 4. While there, the students will participate in the “Sing Berlin!” international choir competition, featuring professional, university and community choirs from around the world. The choir qualified thanks to success in previous international competitions.
New Savannah museum tells the storied history of Gretsch instruments
That Great Gretsch Sound! museum is a new destination where Georgia Southern University helps tell the story of a family-owned company that is still regarded as one of the music industry’s most influential and innovative instrument manufacturers. The permanent display of music memorabilia, highlighting more than 135 years of Gretsch instruments, is featured in District Live’s new lobby and performance space on the banks of the Savannah River. The museum is the latest addition to the Plant Riverside District.