Bailey School of Music Concert Programs
Below is a collection of programs from the Kennesaw State University School of Music.
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Mixed Chamber Ensemble
John Warren
Enjoy performances by Chamber Ensembles under the direction of John Warren at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
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Wind Symphony
Debra Traficante
Enjoy a performance by the KSU Wind Symphony under the direction of Dr. Debra Traficante.
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Remove Shoes Before Entering
Eileen Moremen, Judith Cole, and Erika Tazawa
KSU Opera Theater presents THEN AND NOW (Double Bill) featuring Opera Gala Duets and Michael Ching’s one-act opera Remove Shoes Before Entering. Debuted in March 2020, the opera Remove Shoes Before Entering - RSBE, by composer/librettist Michael Ching, features a group of students who visit a mysterious building in a rural small town. Once there, each student has a revelation or recollection about an important incident in their live. Some of these recollections are happy, even triumphant, while others are dark.
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KSU Brass Ensembles Showcase
Doug Lindsey, Hollie Lawing-Pritchard, Paul Dickinson, and Richard Williams
Enjoy an evening of performances by KSU Brass Ensembles under the direction of Douglas Lindsey, Hollie Lawing-Pritchard, Paul Dickinson, and Richard Williams.
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Jazz Combo Concert
Justin Chesarek, Tyrone Jackson, Marc Miller, Luke Weathington, and Trey Wright
Enjoy an evening of outstanding performances by KSU Jazz Combos!
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Summit Trio Recital
Helen Hwaya Kim, Charae Krueger, and Robert Henry
The Summit Piano Trio performance is a very special recital featuring KSU faculty: Violinist, Helen Kim; Cellist, Charae Krueger, and Pianist, Robert Henry.
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Honors Voice Recital
Eileen Moremen, Oral Moses, Nathan Munson, Todd Wedge, Heather Witt, Megan Reader, Jana Young, and Eric Jenkins
One of the highlights of the KSU Bailey School of Music Voice Department is the prestigious Honors Recital. Upon recommendation from our panel of applied teachers, advanced singers are selected to perform in Bailey Hall to showcase their talent. Repertoire ranges from Handel to Hoiby and Bach to Bernstein in this gala evening for friends and family accompanied by our professional collaborative pianists. These singers have the opportunity to coach with visiting professional artists such as Metropolitan Opera Mezzo Soprano, Jennifer Larmore as well as artists from the Atlanta Opera. We are proud of the high level of singing and technical training that is a hallmark of our KSU Voice Department, and we are pleased to be able to offer this wonderful evening of vocal music to the public.
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Kennesaw State University Symphony Orchestra Strings
Nathaniel F. Parker, Charae Krueger, and Helen Kim
Enjoy performances by the KSU Symphony Orchestra, led by Nathaniel Parker; Charae Krueger, cello; and Helen Kim, violin.
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Jazz II Ensemble
Wes Funderburk
Enjoy a free performance by Jazz II Ensemble, under the direction of Wes Funderburk.
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2021 Steinway Spectacular
David Coucheron, Indra Thomas, Jesse Cook, Jonathan Xue, Anna Mbiad, Andrew Hughes, Joey Jacques, Brad Cannata, Tatyana Popovych, Lucas Henry, Robert Henry, Julie Coucheron, Judith Cole, Huu Mai, Tyrone Jackson, Douglas Lindsey, and John Lawless
The Dr. Bobbie Bailey School of Music, an All-Steinway School, will rebroadcast the 2019 Steinway Spectacular for your chance to enjoy an encore performance! This concert showcases our fleet of Steinway pianos and talented piano faculty including Dr. Robert Henry, International Steinway Artist and KSU Director of Piano Studies, along with other members of the KSU piano faculty.
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KSU Faculty Jazz Parliament “Jazz at Six Feet Apart”
Sam Skelton, Luke Weathington, Rob Opitz, Wes Funderburk, Tyrone Jackson, Trey Wright, Marc Miller, Justin Chesarek, and Karla Harris
Enjoy an evening of jazz with performances from KSU faculty.
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Spring Concert Choral Ensembles
Alison Mann, Reid Masters, Sherri N. Barrett, and Brenda Brent
Join us (virtually) for an evening of performances by Women's Choir, Men's Ensemble, and University Chorale!
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Philharmonic & University Band
Nancy Conley and Joseph Scheivert
A performance by the Kennesaw State University Philharmonic Orchestra, and University Band.
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Black History Month Celebration: Symphony Orchestra Strings
Nathaniel F. Parker
Celebrate Black History Month with the Bailey School of Music by (virtually) attending the Symphony Orchestra concert. This performance repertoire is comprised of compositions by African-American composers. Reserve your spot to watch live from the comfort of home!
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Faculty Recital: Oral Moses
Oral Moses and Rosalyn Floyd
Celebrate Black History Month by enjoying an evening of performances from Professor Emeritus of Voice and Music Literature, Oral Moses.
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Wind Symphony
Debra Traficante
Enjoy a performance by the KSU Wind Symphony under the direction of Dr. Debra Traficante.
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KSU Brass Faculty Recital
Douglas Lindsey, Ryan Moser, Mike Tiscione, JD Handshoe, Richard Williams, Judith Cole, and Eric Jenkins
Enjoy a performance by the KSU brass faculty: Doug Lindsey, Mike Tiscione, Richard Williams, J.D. Handshoe, and Ryan Moser, all accompanied pianists Judith Cole and Eric Jenkins.
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Lift Every Voice: Celebrating Black History Month
Twanda Black, John Lawless, Sam Skelton, Leslie J. Blackwell, and Oral Moses
Enjoy an evening of performances from KSU percussion ensemble, Gospel Choir, Jazz I, Chamber Signers, and more! Join us (virtually) to celebrate Black History Month.
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KSU Wind Ensemble
David Kehler
Enjoy a performance by the KSU Wind Ensemble under the direction of Dr. David Kehler from the comfort of your own home, via ArtsKSU Virtual.
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KSU Wind Ensemble
David Kehler
Enjoy a performance by the KSU Wind Ensemble under the direction of Dr. David Kehler from the comfort of your own home, via ArtsKSU Virtual.
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Robert & Clara Schumann’s Epic Valentine’s Day Recital Featuring Guest Composers: Wieck, Kirchner, and Brahms
Robert Henry
Make this Valentine's Day extra special with an afternoon performance by KSU faculty pianist, Robert Henry. Dr. Henry is an internationally distinguished pianist who regularly performs throughout the world as orchestral soloist, recitalist, chamber musician, and recording artist. Since winning first prize in four international piano competitions, he has presented solo debuts at Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and Wigmore Hall. The Washington Post praised Dr. Henry's "dazzling ability to turn the percussion instrument into a sonorous orchestra… stratospheric sounds… rumbling earthiness… [with] colorful, virtuosic, sensitive playing…" Watch live from the comfort of home via ArtsKSU Virtual.
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The Blueprint: #BlackInTheArts
Melody Bearden, Asa Bradley, Dajon Carter, Colin Gregoire, Kaelan Harris-Patrick, Scott Lozier, Justice Michael, Christopher Nguyen, Auriyan Tillman, Ezra Trotman, Tyrone Jackson, Piper Johnson, Kenadee Knight, Jada Thomas, Ra'Mya Aikens, David Burroughs, Amani Clanton, Amaris Johnson, Nakia Lambert, Alexis Martin, Eileen Moyo, Brooklyn Norrington, Tyler VanDuvall, Paige Ealy, Camille Core, Mikaela Fraser, Nicholas Gillomen, Jaden Akins, Jessica Bell, Lauryn Davis, and Sydnee Goode
The Black Musicians Coalition is pleased to present The Blueprint: #blackinthearts, an interdisciplinary Black History celebration that incorporates new and old aspects of Black art and the impact that it has on current music and art styles. The production features an original arrangement of the Black National Anthem and multiple choreographed dance numbers all by KSU students as well as performances by KSU SOM faculty member Tyrone Jackson. This event is brought together by a collaboration of student leaders from each school in the College of the Arts: Music, Theater, Dance and Visual Arts. The acts highlight the students’ contributions to their disciplinary fields as well as their experiences being Black and in the arts.
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Jazz I & II Ensembles
director and Wes Funderburk
Performances featuring Jazz Ensemble I led by Director of Jazz Studies Sam Skelton and Jazz Ensemble II led by Wes Funderburk, Artist-in-Residence in Jazz Studies and Jazz Trombone.
