Sunderman Conservatory sees double with release of two CDs

Gettysburg College Prof. Russell McCutcheon has produced and directed a CD recording that introduces new musical works to the world’s recorded repertoire for chamber wind ensembles.

Cochran Chamber...

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Gettysburg College families to gather for weekend celebration

Gettysburg College will welcome hundreds of parents, family members, and friends to campus Friday, Oct. 26 to Sunday, Oct. 28 for Family Weekend.

The celebratory weekend will feature a host of events available to both families and students, including the Jazz Ensemble and Dispatch &ldquo...

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Gettysburg College’s Sunderman Conservatory offers students a medley of opportunities

Gettysburg College’s Sunderman Conservatory offers students a medley of opportunities to harmonize their musical studies with other aspects of the liberal arts curriculum.

“I thought I would only be a biology major, but I was drawn in by the amazing professors and many musical ...

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Theatre department founder Prof. Emile Schmidt passes away at 85

Prof. Emeritus Emile O. Schmidt, founder of Gettysburg College’s Department of Theatre Arts, died surrounded by family Aug. 1, 2012, three days after celebrating his 85th birthday.

A memorial celebration is planned on campus Sept. 8 at 2 p.m. in the Kline Theatre, Brua Hall.

He...

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Art history alum advances career at renowned NYC museum

What’s it like to be surrounded by priceless pieces of modern and contemporary art on a daily basis?

Ask Claire Charlesworth ’07, who works at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in midtown Manhattan, New York City.

A Development Associate in the Membership Marketing Department...

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New endowment supports family programming at Majestic Theater

Trumpet practice sounded from offstage as Jean LeGros '73 and Jeffrey Gabel met at the Majestic Theater to talk about their joint gift in support of family programming.

“Never a dull moment here,” LeGros observed.

“That’s why we built it!” Gabel replied...

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Majestic Theater highlighted in AP report on digital threat to historic movie houses

Gettysburg College’s Majestic Theater is the centerpiece of an Associated Press video report on how next year’s industry-wide switch from film to digital projection threatens historic movie houses across the nation.

Replacing traditional film projectors is “financially daunting...

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Celebrate art, culture, and cuisine at the Gettysburg Festival June 8-17

Immerse yourself in American arts, culture, and cuisine at the Gettysburg Festival June 8-17.

Now in its fifth year, the ten-day celebration features dozens of free and ticketed music, art, film, food, and theater events in a variety of locations around town.

A few examples of what's...

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Paradoxes, puzzles, and puns abound in Arcadia April 19-23

Under the direction of Prof. Susan Russell, Gettysburg College's Department of Theatre Arts presents The Owl and Nightingale Players...

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Lionel Hong '12 gained a world of experience at Gettysburg College

From an oil-trading summer internship in Denmark to singing in West Side Story to running track, Lionel Hong ’12 has amassed a world of experience during his four years at Gettysburg College.

Hong, who is about to complete a rigorous degree in economics, humbly gives the credit...

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Conflict and resolution theme of new work by Gettysburg conservatory prof

The world premiere of Uzu and Muzu from Kakaruzu, a new piece by internationally-acclaimed composer Avner Dorman, was presented by the Stockton (CA) Symphony on March 8. Dorman is professor of theory and composition at Gettysburg College’s Learn More

Romeo & Juliet coming to Gettysburg College March 1-5

Under the direction of Prof. Chris Kauffman ’92, Gettysburg College's Department of Theatre Arts will present a fresh and vibrant production of William Shakespeare’s classic tragedy "Romeo and Juliet.”

“Creating a cold steel environment with harsh angles, and exposing...

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Blues 'genius' to perform at Gettysburg College March 1

Blues musician Corey Harris will perform at Gettysburg College March 1. Beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the Junction, the concert is free and open to the public.

A powerful singer and an accomplished guitarist, Harris leads a contemporary revival of country blues with a fresh, modern hand. He performs...

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NPR’s Carl Kasell to narrate Wind Symphony concert at the Majestic Theater

A guest performance by National Public Radio's Carl Kasell will highlight March 2's concert by the Wind Symphony of Gettysburg College's Sunderman Conservatory of Music.

The 8 p.m. concert will feature Kassel in the premiere of a newly commissioned work, "There Was a Composer of Genius" by...

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23rd Annual Winter Jazz Ensemble Concert to be held Feb. 18

The 23rd Annual Winter Jazz Concert will take place Feb. 18 at the Majestic Theater.

The Gettysburg College Jazz Ensemble, directed by Prof. John "Buzz" Jones, will perform a variety of big band jazz music beginning at 8 p.m.

Renowned jazz violinist and Philadelphia native John Blake...

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Alum collaborates with faculty to prepare retrospective at Schmucker Art Gallery

With nearly fifty years of experience as an artist, and thirty spent at Gettysburg College, Jim Agard, professor of art & art history is nearing retirement.

After being approached by Gettysburg College's Schmucker Art Gallery to produce a retrospective show of his work, he decided to go...

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Top Stories from 2011 -- VOTE for your favorite!

It has been a busy year for the Gettysburg College community, and we're pretty tired from hoisting the national championship trophy, traveling the world, schmoozing with the D.C. elite, and studying beauty with Chanel researchers, so we thought we'd take a few minutes to sit back, relax, and reflect...

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Gettysburg College prepares mother and son for music careers

Not only did a Gettysburg College education help Holly Krafka '78 establish Boston's well-known New World Chorale, it also provided her son Nick '11 with a solid foundation to successfully begin his music education career.

After singing with the Boston Symphony Orchestra's Tanglewood Festival...

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Schmucker Art Gallery presents fall exhibitions

From late October through early December, Schmucker Art Gallery at Gettysburg College will present three exhibitions, including one by renown artist Sam Van Aken.

More information on the exhibitions is below, and for additional information, contact Schmucker Art Gallery Director Shannon Egan...

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Gettysburg College to present “Blood Wedding” Oct. 20–24

The Gettysburg College Department of Theatre Arts will present Federico García Lorca's Blood Wedding at Kline Theatre Oct. 20 to 24.

Performances will take place Oct. 20, 21, 22 and 24 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 23 at 2 p.m. Performances are free and open to the public, but reservations are...

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Conservatory students’ summer activities produce instrumental results

Gettysburg College's Sunderman Conservatory of Music students were busy this summer working for non-profit organizations and performing in front of audiences around the world.

Nine students joined alumni and other members of the Gettysburg College community on a trip to Bulgaria for the annual...

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Schmucker Art Gallery to host events as part of 150th anniversary of the Civil War

Gettysburg College's Schmucker Art Gallery will present an exhibition of paintings, photographs, and mixed-media installations by contemporary artist Lisa Blas as part of Gettysburg College's kick-off event for the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War. Blas' "Meet Me at the Mason Dixon" will be open...

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Governor appoints Majestic Theater director to state Arts Council

The founding executive director of Gettysburg College's Majestic Theater has been named to the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts (PCA).

Gov. Tom Corbett announced June 14 that the Pennsylvania Senate had confirmed Jeffrey W. Gabel's appointment to the state agency.

"Jeffrey has a strong...

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Paige Klunk '11 built musical bridges during her study-abroad sojourn in Senegal

Studying in Senegal built many bridges for Paige Klunk.

It bridged her two majors, music and Africana studies.

It linked American and African hip-hop. It connected the European and African traditions of royal court music.

And it brought the intellectual abstractions of Western...

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