Bruce Gerlach

Dr. Bruce Gerlach (Vocal Director) hails from Washington Boro (Lancaster Co.). He graduated from Penn Manor High School where he participated in many honors choruses from the County level right through to All-State Chorus. He has a B.S. in Music Ed from The King’s College (NY), an M.M. from West Chester University (PA) and a Doctor of Musi- cal Arts in conducting from Southern Seminary (KY). Bruce began his career as music minister in several Lancaster area churches. He then moved to the midwest for 28 years teaching at the college and university level. He retired from a long tenure at College of the Ozarks near Branson, MO and moved back to PA with his wife, Margie. They have been married over 47 years and have 2 married children and 2 grandchildren. Bruce is a composer and arranger. He is the Music Director of The Lancaster Chorale. His most recent show credits include music director for Servant Stage’s Christmas Crooners, Magic and Wonder Theater’s Holly Jolly Jukebox, and orchestrator/arranger for LBC’s performance of the Sight and Sound show Ruth.