Orchestra

The Goshen College Orchestra is a group that varies in size andrepertoire from that of chamber orchestra to full philharmonicdimensions. Formed in the 1950s, it has actively performed standardsymphonic repertoire ever since. The group presents concerts of majororchestral works each semester. In addition, it accompanies the choirs,operas and student winners of the Concerto-Aria Competition.

Dr. Gregg Thaller, director

Gregg Thaller has been a full-time teacher of music for 23 years in public and private high schools as well as state and private colleges such as Boston University, University of Cincinnati, Southwest Baptist University, Evangel University, East Stroudsburg University, McPherson College, and Salem State College, where he served as chairperson of the music department. His degrees are in music education and are from Boston University, the University of Hartford’s Hartt School of Music, and the University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music. He has undergone additional orchestral-conducting study at Bard College, University of Iowa, University of South Carolina, Eastman School of Music, and the Naples Philharmonic in Florida.  As a percussionist Gregg performed with groups such as the Springfield (Missouri) Symphony, the Wichita Grand Opera, the Eastern Connecticut Symphony, the Massachusetts Wind Orchestra, the U.S. Coast Guard Band, the Interlochen Faculty Brass Ensemble, and a faculty jazz trio.