The Gainesville Area Clarinet Choir (GACC) was founded in 2018 by Ramona Shiwbaran and Van Williams. We are a multi-generational community ensemble of people who enjoy playing clarinet and making music together. Van Williams continues as our organizer and director. Our members come from all walks of life and levels of playing experience and our ages range from teens through 80+ years.
Our ensemble includes clarinets of various sizes, including E flat sopranino, B flat soprano, alto, bass, and contrabass clarinets to create a rich blend of harmonies – sometimes compared to the sound of an organ or vocal choir.
Our repertoire is varied and is designed to appeal to a wide audience. Our selections range from classical and baroque to jazz and folk tunes and lots of things in between.
The Clarinet Choir rehearses weekly at Holy Faith Catholic Church in Gainesville, Florida. We perform for our community at several locations including the Historic Thomas Center, retirement centers, and churches. All concerts are free and open to the public.
For more information about joining us or having us perform please email our organizer Van, at
vanadriaanw@aol.com.
