Garrison Hunt (2017 Drama)

Garrinson Hunt recently performed at the famed, NYC venue, 54 Below! Garrison has continued to perform since he graduated from Geneseo. He has also returned as a substitute and has offered acting and singing classes to the community members as well.

Matthew Capel (2019 Drama)

Today, I am earning my bread and butter with the public speaking and acting skills that I developed during my time in the various GCS fine arts programs.  When away at school, I work as a ghost tour guide in Colonial Williamsburg, leading tourists on spooky tours of the historic district.  I am thrilled that I have been able to keep some of my fine arts experience alive in my time at William & Mary.

More than that, however, I am so grateful for the experience that I had as a member of the GCS fine arts programs, and for the community support that made such an experience possible.  To me, the arts were so much more than a place to practice a certain skill set; they were an opportunity to pursue my passions and cultivate a wonderful sense of family with like-minded people.  Since graduation, I’ve not forgotten what it feels like to engage with a live audience, nor the feeling that comes from sharing that engagement with people who care about the arts just as much as I do.  Joining the GCS fine arts programs was one of the best decisions I made in high school, and I will treasure that experience for all time.

Josh DeBell (2017 Band)

My name is Josh DeBell and I am currently a senior attending SUNY Geneseo with a double major in both musicology and history. I am planning to attend graduate school in the fall of 2021 in order to pursue a masters and Ph.D. in music with my goal to become a musicology professor.

Throughout last year the arts have been something I looked to as a way to deal with disruptions caused by the pandemic. Even though I took all of my college courses online I was still able to participate in SUNY Geneseo’s Wind Ensemble where I play the tuba. I found great joy and relief that even though I was away from my colleagues I could still perform music with them. I hope to continue to find ways to continue to play music and perform with others in the upcoming spring semester.

My music courses at GCS, specifically chorus and band, helped me develop my love for performing. This is because both courses’ instructors helped students understand how to perform pieces and recognize the emotional weight behind them as well. Chorus, band and my participation in Drama Club provided a fun and welcoming environment that allowed me to make lifelong friendships.