Concert Guild

The Concert guild sponsors performances by guest artists in classical music. Membership is by invitation only.Advisor: Timothy Gaylard
Email: concertguild@wlu.edu

General Activities Board (GAB)

The General Activities Board at W&L exists to provide diverse entertainment to the W&L University community. GAB specializes in bringing a wide range of concerts to Washington and Lee as well comedians and other regular campus activities.

Presidents: Jennifer Jack ‘09, Grant Thomas ‘09, Garrett Clark ‘09
Advisor: Clay Coleman, Teri Cugliari
Email: gab@wlu.edu

General Admission

General Admission is a student-run co-ed a cappella group that tours nationally and performs frequently on campus. Membership is selected by audition.

President: Cera-Jann Joseph-Guevara ‘09
Music Director: Julie Slonecki ‘11
Treasurer: Cale Grove '10
Advisor: Shuko Watanabe, Graham Spice
Email: generaladmission@wlu.edu

GeneraLee Chamber Players

To promote improved musicianship through performance in small ensembles and provide the area of Lexington with a chamber ensemble.

Joyful Noise

Joyful Noise is a Christian organization committed to encourage and inspire members of the W&L campus and outside communities with the gospel experience by spreading the Word of God through song and dance. In the Fall of 1999 Dafnette Prothro helped to establish Joyful Noise as a way to bring the gospel experience to W&L’s campus. Joyful Noise offers an outlet for students through the praise and worship of God while exposing and engaging the W&L community in the experience of gospel music. Membership is open to all interested students and faculty.

Jude 24

A Christian Band to bring glory to God and Jesus Christ through music performance for college students at Washington and Lee and surrounding colleges, churches, and communities. Purpose is to create a non-threatening environment where everyone feels welcome, fostering friendships and fellowship, showcasing musical talent, and leading others in heartfelt worship.

Contact: Jake McKay
Advisor: Graham Spice
Email: jude24@wlu.edu

JubiLee

JubiLee is a student-run female a cappella singing group that tours nationally and performs frequently on campus. Membership is selected by audition.

President: Weston Jones ‘09
Advisor: Leann Gerlach
Email: jubilee@wlu.edu

Outbreak

The mission of Outbreak is to spread the sound of a unique vocal style of 6-part male harmony amongst Washington and Lee University through the use of intricate a cappella arrangements, dance accompaniment, and microphones to amplify sound.

Musical Director: Neville Fogarty ‘10
Historian: Victor Jackson ‘11
Treasurer: Markheavens Tshuma '10
Advisor: Gerald Myers

Southern Comfort

Southern Comfort is a student-run male a cappella group that tours nationally and performs regularly. Membership is selected by audition.

President: Matt Amling ‘09
Music Director: Malcolm Hines ‘10
Treasurer: Jimmy Waddell ’10
Advisor: Jerry Myers
Email: soco@wlu.edu

University Chamber Singers

A 25-member select ensemble of sophomore, junior and senior students who perform a wide variety of the finest repertoire for mixed voices.Advisor: Jerry Myers
Email: chambersingers@wlu.edu

University Chorus

This chorus performs 4-6 campus concerts annually with a repertoire that includes music from all periods. The chorus tours internationally every other year. Auditions are held at the beginning of the fall and winter terms.

Conductor: Jerry Myers
Email: chorus@wlu.edu

University Jazz Ensemble

An ensemble of winds and rhythm that performs music from the entire history of big bands, from early swing to contemporary styles. Membership is selected by audition.

Conductor: Chris Magee
Email: jazzensemble@wlu.edu

University-Shenandoah Symphony Orchestra

A symphony orchestra, open to all students that performs 3-4 times each year and is conducted by internationally known guest conductors and soloists.

Conductor: Barry Kolman
Email: orchestra@wlu.edu

University Wind Ensemble

A symphonic band open to all university students that performs 2 or 3 concerts each year and tours overseas every 2 years.

Conductor: Barry Kolman
Email: windensemble@wlu.edu