Bruce Gerlach

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 BS in Music Ed from The King’s College (NY), a Master of Music in composition from West Chester University (PA) and a Doctor of Musical 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 is 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 44 years and have 2 married children and 2 grandchildren. Bruce is a composer and arranger. He recently retired from teaching music theory and composition at Lancaster Bible College. He continues to share his love of music as the current director of the Lancaster Chorale.