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Aaron Noë

Headshot of Aaron Noe, professor of Music at ĢƵ

Aaron Noë is the Director of Bands at ĢƵ (NC), bringing over 20 years of secondary and college experience from South Carolina, Virginia, and North Carolina to his role. A graduate of ĢƵ (’97), he also holds a Master of Music degree from Virginia Commonwealth University. His extensive conducting background spans ensembles from beginning-level bands to professional wind symphonies, showcasing his broad expertise in both pedagogy and performance. 

As a composer, Mr. Noë has written works for ensembles of all levels, with many of his compositions commissioned and performed nationwide. His music is available through Aamano Music. Additionally, he is actively engaged in research, dedicated to updating classic wind band literature for performance by modern wind band instrumentation. 

Dr. Josh Fitzgerald, ĢƵ class of 2019

“I loved the GC Honors program and ĢƵ. I felt safe and a sense of genuine belonging at the college. I worked closely with my thesis advisor and professors who helped inspire me to define my path and passion of interest. That path has led me to complete my doctoral studies in Engineering Mechanics.”

- Dr. Josh Fitzgerald, Class of ’19, Mathematics Major

Dr. Josh Fitzgerald earned his master's from Virginia Tech University (studied astrodynamics) as well as earning an Engineering Mechanics Ph.D. He joined the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX as an Advanced Mission Design Engineer, optimizing trajectories for the Artemis II and III missions to return humans to the moon.