College of Arts and Media

Hallelujah, Indeed: 'Messiah' Receives Another Splendid Arena Singing

Musicians from the Phoenix Symphony and vocalists from GCU and local high schools presented Handel's Christmas classic, an event that has fast become a tradition […]

Maestro Christie Back for 'Handel's Messiah' Performance at Arena

More than 300 musicians, including the Phoenix Symphony, will come together this week for the University's third annual performance of "Handel's Messiah," presented by the […]

Ethington’s ‘Cosi Fan Tutte’ Shines With Mozart Score, Woodstock Vibe

Directed by Claude Pensis and set in the late 1960s, the production has an outstanding student cast and is the most satisfying operatic effort since […]

Ethington Production Represents a Tale of Two GCU Sopranos

Claire Penneau and Chelsey Minkler, who have two of the best female voices to come through the University's music program, share a role in Mozart's […]

Student-Directed Dance Concert Shines Light on Several Styles

Junior Chris Giles choreographed four pieces and danced in three of them at the semiannual showcase of student work, which offered something for all manner […]

GCU Bands Show They Can Carry a Tune (and a Concert)

The Wind Ensemble, Thunderstruck Percussion and Thunder Big Band all sounded terrific in a 90-minute fall concert under the direction of Paul Koch.

Masterworks Concert Has Something for Everyone, Including Bluegrass

The performance, which included the Canyon Chorale, the Canyon Singers and the New Life Singers, kicked off a busy stretch for the Music Department as […]

Comedy Troupe, in Second Year, Loaded With Student Talent

The "Improv Your Life" fall show, sponsored by GCU Today, is scheduled for two performances at Thunderground on campus.

Ethington Brings a Slice of Americana to the Stage With 'Ah, Wilderness!'

Under the direction of Dean Claude Pensis, the College of Fine Arts and Production's interpretation of "Ah, Wilderness!" serves up a sweet slice of nostalgia […]