Garden City Community College Music Department

01/18/2026

Phase 1 of the musical set building complete, two rotatating cubes for 6 didferent rooms. Phase 2. Finish main entrance and 2 columns.

01/16/2026

01/12/2026

Our local community choir and orchestra start back up this week. See post for more information.

🎶 Spring Concert Invitation 🎶

The Southwest Kansas Chorale and the Garden City Symphony cordially invite you to be part of our Spring Concert Season!

This concert will feature an exciting and diverse program, including
✨ John Rutter’s Gloria (with brass, percussion, and organ)
🔥 Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite
🎼 C.P.E. Bach’s Flute Concerto

At this time, we are seeking singers and string players to join us for these performances. All brass, woodwind, and percussion positions have been filled, but we encourage those musicians to follow us for future performance opportunities.

A rehearsal schedule for both ensembles is attached.

📅 This Sunday’s rehearsals:
• Brass & Percussion (Rutter Gloria) – 2:30 p.m., GCCC Band Building
• Full Orchestra – 2:50 p.m.
• Choir – 3:30 p.m., GCCC Choir Room

If you have any questions, please contact
📧 [email protected]
or [email protected]

We hope you’ll consider joining us for this exciting season of music-making! 🎵

01/05/2026

Large ensemble music programs are not a cost center. They are among the only courses in a high school that save districts money when participation grows.

12/14/2025

If you can't make the choir concert today. Here is the livestream link.

https://youtube.com/live/OgqpNqjyL74?feature=share

12/14/2025

✨ Today’s the day! ✨
The Choral Christmas Vespers Concert begins at 3:00 PM in the KCB Bank Auditorium.

Bring your family, friends, and holiday spirit for an afternoon of music featuring the GCCC Concert Choir, GCCC College Singers, Southwest Kansas Community Orchestra, and Southwest Kansas Chorale. 🎶

🎟️ Free admission — all are welcome!

12/10/2025

This Sunday at 3pm!!

12/04/2025

Tonight at 7pm. Here is the link for the live stream.

https://www.youtube.com/live/lZN843x6Q9Q?si=Zso51nCekThBcHQb

🎶 Join us tonight for an evening of exceptional performances!

The GCCC Music Department presents the Fall 2025 Band & Orchestra Concert at 7:00 PM.

📍 KCB Bank Auditorium, inside the Pauline Joyce Fine Arts Building

Featuring the GCCC String Orchestra and GCCC Concert Band

Directed by Dr. Matt McGrory, Christopher-Michael Johnson, and Makenzi Johnson

✅ Free and open to the public!

12/03/2025

12/02/2025

Tonight is the Small Ensemble and Jazz Band Concert. 7pm in the KCB Bank Auditorium. If you can't make it in person please use this link to watch it live.

https://youtube.com/live/AISEOnmlUgo?feature=share

12/01/2025

Tonight is the night! Come audition to be part of this funny production.

🎭 TONIGHT is the last chance to audition for GCCC Music Department's spring production of CLUE The Musical!

Audition:
🟡Monday, Dec. 1 from 6–9 PM
📍 KCB Bank Auditorium, GCCC

Prepare a 1-minute musical theater piece and be ready to read for parts.

“We’re thrilled to welcome both students and community members to be part of this fun and fast-paced show,” said Sean Boller, Associate Professor of Vocal Music and Choir Director. “Whether you're a seasoned performer or new to the stage, this is a great opportunity to get involved in musical theater.”

📧 Questions? Contact [email protected]

Learn more: https://buff.ly/2xumCnd

11/20/2025

What a great night of music!