The Gulf Coast Chamber Orchestra began in 1998 when four musicians gathered informally at the Seacoast Wedding Chapel in Biloxi to play chamber music. GCCO founders Alma Flick, Helen Gleaton, Bill Gleaton, and Gigi Sandberg began asking others to join them. Under the baton of Adam Ortiz (Conductor Emeritus), the chamber group grew. 

Current adult members range from those who once played music in college to regional music teachers and professionals who enjoy playing something different from their usual music jobs. The group has presented concerts at such venues as Seacoast Wedding Chapel in Biloxi, Leggett United Methodist Church in Biloxi,  St. John's Episcopal Church in Ocean Springs, Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in Biloxi, St. John's Episcopal Church in Pascagoula and St. Michael's Catholic Church in Biloxi.

The 2004 season began with Ken Davies as its new conductor and the GCCO looks forward to expanding the size and quality of the chamber orchestra. 

The 2005 season was seriously hampered by the destruction brought about by Hurricane Katrina. As 2007 approached, GCCO has focused on smaller chamber ensembles.

To Be Announced.

 

Past Concerts

PHOTO: The GCCO at St. John's Episcopal in Pascagoula

Sunday October 24th, 2004 
St. John's Episcopal Church
Pascagoula. 

Sunday November 7th 
St. Michael's Catholic Church
177 1st Street. Biloxi, MS

Program
Telemann - Concerto in A Major for oboe D'Amore (Jim Rice, oboe)
Davies - Concert Piece for Brass Quintet and Organ (Elise Everrett, organ)
Davies - Quietude No. 4 for organ (Elise Everrett, organ)
Lloyd-Webber - Pie Jesu (Alma Flick, soprano; Amanda Leach, mezzo; Monita McLemore, harp)
Toch - Intermezzo for orchestra
Schubert - Symphony No. 1 in D

Program
Vivaldi - Concerto in A for 2 trumpets and strings (Bob Hawkins & Trevor King, trumpets)
Debussy - Andantino (from the op. 10) for strings
Davies - Concert Piece for Brass Quintet and Organ - guest organist Jeanie Pollard
             Special thanks to tubist Carlos Faul who joined us for this piece
Davies - Thank You, Mom (Mother's Day Tribute) sung by guest vocalist James LeBatard
Mozart - Symphony No. 40 in G minor

Rehearsals for the next concert To Be Announced. 
Rehearsals are on Monday evenings at 7 pm at Seacoast Wedding Chapel, 
983 Howard Ave., Biloxi MS 39530, telephone 228-875-4476. 
 
 
 

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Vacancies & Auditions GCCO members are volunteer performers. Prior orchestral and chamber music experience is highly desirable. Interested instrumentalists may call the GCCO for informal audition information at 228-875-4476