Join us for a Free Concert with the Georgia Festival Chorus & the Choristers of St. Nicholas’ Schola Cantorum: An Evening of Beautiful Choral Music
Georgia Festival Chorus (GFC) is an auditioned community choir based in the Atlanta area, boasting over 100 talented singers. Known both regionally and internationally, GFC captivates audiences with stirring performances of sacred classics, anthems, hymns, spirituals, and folk songs. Founded in 1987 by the esteemed basso Frank Boggs (1927-2021), the Chorus honors his legacy by continually striving for musical excellence and integrity under the artistic direction of David Scott, a founding member who has led the ensemble since 2019.
David Scott – Artistic Director
GFC Artistic Director David Scott stepped into that role in 2019 and has sung and assisted in directing the chorus since its formation in 1987. He began his musical journey as a boy soprano; in high school, he studied voice and sang in multiple advanced choral groups. David continued his studies at Northern Kentucky University where he earned degrees in Vocal Performance and Music Education, and he holds a Master of Church Music from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has directed choirs since 1975, and has sung with countless choirs and ensembles as a baritone soloist. David was a full-time minister of music before pursuing a career in technology, from which he has recently retired. He is married to Jean Kleman Scott, and they have two daughters
Barbara McIver – Managing Director
Managing Director Barbara McIver has been a member of GFC since 2007 and has served as Treasurer since 2015. Her interest in music and art began at a young age with private piano and art lessons. During high school and college, she joined choral groups, studied voice privately, and began working as a fine artist under her maiden name Barbara Walsh. After earning degrees from Chicago’s American Academy of Art and Illinois Benedictine University, Barbara enjoyed a three-decade career at AT&T/Bell Laboratories in both systems engineering and senior management roles before retiring as a Senior Systems Architect. She currently serves on the board of the Atlanta Baroque Orchestra and is a member of Cherokee Arts Center in Canton
The Choristers of St. Nicholas’ Schola Cantorum – the children’s choir at St. Nicholas’ Church – are comprised of students across Galway aged 8-15. They are under the direction of the church’s Musical Director, Mark Duley. Auditions typically take place in the autumn, with the limited number of placements being highly sought after.