Students in the School of Music perform as members of a variety of ensembles including orchestras, bands, choirs, jazz bands and jazz combos, chamber ensembles, and more.
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Kennesaw State University Wind Ensemble
David Kehler, Paul Dickinson, John Lawless, Douglas Lindsey, Hollie Lawing Pritchard, and John Warren
The KSU Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. David Kehler, presents a virtual concert of chamber and solo works, featuring students of the ensemble. Presented virtually from Morgan Concert Hall of the Bailey Performance Center.
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2020 Collage Concert
David Kehler, Alison Mann, Jana Young, Heather Witt, Nathan Munson, Todd Wedge, Robert Henry, Eric Jenkins, Douglas Lindsey, Judith Cole, Erika Tazawa, Eric Jenkins, Benjamin Wadsworth, John Lawless, Jackson Arnold, Jeremiah Robinson, Xandrya Edwards, Trevor Walker, Molly Jennings, Eileen Moremen, Helen Kim, Charae Krueger, Matthew Hodgetts, Leslie J. Blackwell, and Nathaniel F. Parker
An exciting highlight each season, Collage is the signature production of the School of Music and a major fundraising event for supporting scholarships for music students. This special performance features over 200 student and faculty performers and includes jazz, orchestra, choir, band, percussion, and opera selections for soloists, chamber groups, and ensembles. Special lighting effects and stage design combine with the diverse and exciting program presented as rapid-fire, flowing vignettes to create a truly unique performance.
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KSU Wind Ensemble with Elizabeth Koch Tiscione, oboe and guest composer Roger Zare
David Kehler, Elizabeth Koch Tiscione, and Roger Zare
The KSU Wind Ensemble presents a concert featuring the works of Jacob, Zare, Nelson, Persichetti, and Sousa. They are joined by guest composer Roger Zare, whose piece "Ocean of Undiscovered Truth" will be performed by KSU Faculty Member and Principal Oboe of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Elizabeth Koch Tiscione.
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Kennesaw State University Mixed Chamber Ensembles
Charae Krueger, Julie Coucheron, Adelaide Federici, and Kenn Wagner
The Mixed Chamber Ensembles present a concert featuring various string chamber pieces throughout the musical repertoire. There are two concerts: 5:30 PM and 8:00 PM. Presented virtually from Morgan Concert Hall of the Bailey Performance Center.
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Kennesaw State University Percussion Ensemble
John Lawless
The KSU Percussion Ensemble, under the direction of John Lawless, present their fall concert, featuring the works of Erickson, Akiho, Remington, and student composer/arrangers Cook and Hodges. Presented virtually from Morgan Concert Hall of the Bailey Performance Center.
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Kennesaw State University Brass Area Extravaganza
Douglas Lindsey, Richard Williams, Paul Dickinson, and Hollie Lawing Pritchard
The KSU Brass Area, under the direction of coordinator Dr. Douglas Lindsey, presents their fall extravaganza, featuring solo and chamber works by various composers, performed by students and faculty. Presented virtually from Morgan Concert Hall of the Bailey Performance Center.
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"Myths and Mayhem": KSU Opera Theater Scenes Program
Eileen Moremen, Judith Cole, Erika Tazawa Jenkins, and Joseph Paul Greenway
The KSU Opera Theater program presents their fall performance "Myths and Mayhem:. Selected scenes include those from La Calisto, Acis and Galatea, Orpheo ed Euridice, Dido And Aeneas, Medea, and Semele. Presented virtual from Morgan Concert Hall and Scott Rehearsal Hall of the Dr. Bobbie Bailey and Family Performance Center.
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Kennesaw State University Gospel Choir Fall 2020 Concert
Oral Moses, Jeremy Jakari Rush, Rev. "Chuck" Lyons, and Cory Mason
The KSU Gospel Choir, under the direction of Dr. Oral Moses, give their final concert of the fall 2020 semester. Presented virtually from Morgan Concert Hall of the Bailey Performance Center.
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Kennesaw State University Symphony Strings
Nathaniel F. Parker, Scott Lozier, Esther Kim, and Colin Gregoire
The KSU Symphony Strings, under the direction of Dr. Nathaniel F. Parker, present a concert featuring the works of Corelli, Whitacre, Grant Still, and Montgomery. Presented virtually from Morgan Concert Hall of the Bailey Performance Center.
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KSU Symphony Orchestra
Nathaniel F. Parker, Alice Zhang, and Keshav Anand
The KSU Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Nathaniel F. Parker, present a concert with the winners of the KSU Young Artists competition: Alice Zhang, piano and Keshav Anand, trumpet.
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Kennesaw State University Holiday Concert
Nathaniel Parker, Reid Masters, Melissa Arasi, Robert Henry, Brianna Powers, David Kehler, Christian Kilgore, and John Lawless
Many ensembles from KSU's School of Music come together in the dynamic 2020 Holiday Concert. Selected works include Christmas Classics, traditional works, and contemporary pieces. Presented virtually from Morgan Concert Hall of the Bailey Performance Center.
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Kennesaw State University Wind Symphony & University Band
Joseph Scheivert and Debra Traficante
The KSU University Band and Wind Symphony present their final concert of the fall 2020 semester. The University Band's concert is presented from their 10/26 outdoor concert on the campus green of the Kennesaw Campus. Concert presented virtually from Morgan Concert Hall of the Bailey Performance Center.
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KSU Jazz Ensembles III & I
Sam Skelton and Rob Opitz
The KSU Jazz Ensembles III & I, under the direction of Rob Opitz and Sam Skelton respectively, present a virtual concert of big band standards, featuring the works of Hefti, Mantooth, Gershwin, Mercer, and more.
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A Children's Concert: Kennesaw State University Wind Symphony
Debra Traficante, Nicholas Massaroni, and Judith Cole
The Kennesaw State University Wind Symphony, under the direction of Dr. Debra Traficante, present a special concert of children's music, complete with narration. Presented virtually from Morgan Concert Hall of the Bailey Performance Center.
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KSU Wind Symphony with Pope High School Symphonic Band
Debra Traficante and Joshua Rudolph
The Kennesaw State University Wind Symphony hosts the Pope High School Symphonic Band for a concert featuring the works of King, Markowski, Goto, Nixon, Bryant, Bach, Grainger, and Mackey.
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Kennesaw State University Jazz Combos
Trey Wright, Justin Chesarek, Tyrone Jackson, Marc Miller, and Luke Weathington
The KSU Jazz Combos, taught by esteemed jazz faculty and under the direction of Trey Wright. present a virtual concert featuring jazz music throughout the years, including standards, contemporary works, and more. Presented virtually from Morgan Concert Hall of the Bailey Performance Center.
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Brass Ensembles Showcase
The KSU brass area presents a special program featuring works by Tchaikovsky, Saint-Saens, and Mozart plus recent compositions by living composers and more written for various groupings of student brass players. Performance includes the KSU Trumpet Ensemble, Horn Choir, Trombone Ensemble, and Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble.
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Gospel Choir Spring Concert
Led by Professor Emeritus Dr. Oral Moses, the KSU Gospel Choir features members from across the university and community who come together to perform sacred music ranging from traditional spirituals to gospel favorites in various styles.
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Jazz Combos
KSU Jazz Combos perform a variety of standards and hits by jazz greats and more. This performance is held in the Onyx Theater of the Wilson Annex building.
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Jazz Ensemble I & II
This performance features KSU Jazz Ensemble I led by Director of Jazz Studies Sam Skelton performing a special program titled "Bone Voyage," and KSU Jazz Ensemble II led by Wes Funderburk, Artist-in-Residence in Jazz Studies and Jazz Trombone.
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Men's Extravaganza, KSU Men's Ensemble and Chamber Singers with special guests Sequoyah High School Men's Chorus
The KSU Men's Ensemble and Chamber Singers, led by Director of Choral Activities Dr. Leslie Blackwell, presents a special men's choral performance with the Sequoyah High School Men’s Chorus, directed by Josh Markham.
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Mixed Chamber Ensembles
This performance of KSU Mixed Chamber Ensembles features students performing a variety of chamber works for various groupings of instruments.
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Opera Theater, "American Dreamers"
Join KSU Opera Theater for American Dreamers, a special evening of 20th-century one-act operas by three masterful American composers. In Samuel Barber’s A Hand of Bridge, we discover that although these 1950’s neighbors share a game of bridge, their deepest yearnings are for fantasies far beyond the card table. Seymour Barab’s A Game of Chance reveals that you must be careful what you wish for. Leonard Bernstein’s Trouble in Tahiti opens up the doors on a not-so-perfect suburban home.
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Philharmonic and University Band Spring Concert
This performance features KSU Philharmonic, led by Assistant Professor of Music Education Dr. Nancy Conley, and KSU University Band, led by Assistant Director of Bands Dr. Trey Harris. KSU Philharmonic will perform works by Ernesto Lecuona, J. S. Bach, Karl Jenkins, and Camille Saint-Saëns. KSU University Band will perform works by Morton Gould, J. S. Bach, Leroy Anderson, Michael Markowski, and Henry Fillmore.
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Philharmonic and Women's Choir Spring Concert
This performance features the KSU Philharmonic Orchestra, led by Assistant Professor of Music Education Dr. Nancy Conley, and KSU Women's Choir directed by Dr. Alison Mann, Associate Professor of Choral Music Education.
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