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Below is a collection of programs from the Kennesaw State University School of Music.

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KSU Chorale and Men's Ensemble

Reid Masters, Sherri Barrett, Christian Kilgore, Matt Andrews, Samuel Brooke, and Nicholas Bryant

The KSU Chorale and Men's Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Reid Masters, present their fall concert featuring the works of Clemons non Papa and Peter Hamlin.
Fall Concert: KSU Women's Choir and Chamber Singers

Melissa Arasi, Reid Masters, Sherri Barrett, Brenda Brent, and Charae Krueger

The KSU Women's Choir and Chamber Singers present their fall concert, featuring the works of Sharon, Johnson, and Bach. Presented virtually from Morgan Concert Hall of the Bailey Performance Center.
KSU Faculty Brass Recital

Douglas Lindsey, Hollie Lawing-Pritchard, Richard Williams, Ryan Moser, Paul Dickinson, J.D. Handshoe, Judy Cole, and Eric Jenkins

The Brass faculty of the KSU School of Music present their fall concert, with works by Booze, McKee, Atterburg, Williams, Handel, and Koetsier.
KSU Jazz Ensembles I & II

Wes Funderburk and Sam Skelton

As we begin this Fall 2020 semester in the middle of a global pandemic, we are faced with numerous challenges in our day to day exchanges (or lack thereof) with each other. Once we add the task of making music as an ensemble to the mix, an entirely new set of obstacles appear. Live music, as we know it, has taken on a new look. The School of Music faculty and students spent the summer figuring how to remain relevant in a remote way in an art form that is typically the opposite of remote! Tonight’s “concert” is our first attempt at this new modality of delivering music to the public. All of the pieces you will hear this evening were recorded remotely and individually from the comforts of the student’s homes or dorms. This was also done to prepare our students for music making in the digital domain. We hope you enjoy this abbreviated program and please know that we can’t wait to see you all in person in Morgan Hall at the Bailey Performance Center!!!
Faculty Recital: Trey Wright Trey Wright (feat. Laura Coyle and Sean Thrower )

Trey Wright, Laura Coyle, and Sean Thrower

KSU faculty guitarist, Trey Wright and vocalist, Laura Coyle present an eclectic mix of music. Special appearance by guitarist and KSU Artist in Residence, Sean Thrower.
Faculty Recital: Robert Henry

Robert Henry

This faculty recital features 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…"
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KSU Jazz Ensembles II & III

Wes Funderburk and Rob Opitz

KSU Jazz Ensembles II and III, led by faculty artists Wes Funderburk and Rob Opitz, present a concert of varied repertoire throughout the history of jazz. Jazz III's portion is entitled Big Band From Old to New.
"The Romance of Song": Duo Trompiano

Douglas Lindsey and Judith Cole

Duo Trompiano, consisting of trumpeter Dr. Douglas Lindsey and pianist Judith Cole, present a recital entitled "The Romance of Song", featuring the works of Rachmaninoff, Sondheim, Ewazen, Copland, and more.
"Some of Our Favorite Tunes": KSU Faculty Jazz Parliament

Sam Skelton, Rob Opitz, Wes Funderburk, Trey Wright, Tyrone Jackson, Marc Miller, Justin Chesarek, and Karla Harris

The KSU Faculty Jazz Parliament present a concert entitled: "Some of Our Favorite Tunes".
Faculty Recital: Helen Kim, violin and Robert Henry, piano

Helen Kim and Robert Henry

Faculty artists Helen Kim, violin and Robert Henry, piano present a recital with the works of Biber, Schumann, Boulanger, Part, and Franck.
"Stories in Song": Voice Faculty Recital

Eric Jenkins, Nathan Munson, Todd Wedge, Heather Witt, and Jana Young

The talented members of the KSU voice faculty present a special recital with the works of Britten, Schubert, and Schumann. Featured Faculty artists include: Todd Wedge, Heather Witt, Jana Young, and Dr.s Nathan Munson and Eric Jenkins.
Faculty Recital: Christina Smith, flute and Robert Henry, piano

Christina Smith and Robert Henry

Christina Smith, faculty flutist and principal flutist of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra will present a recital of virtuosic works for flute and piano by Faure, Reinecke, and Boehm. Piano accompaniment by KSU faculty pianist Robert Henry.
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.
Kennesaw State University Choral Ensembles Spring Concert

Leslie J. Blackwell, Reid Masters, Sherri N. Barrett, Benjamin Wadsworth, Matt Andrews, Asa Bradley, Jonathan Steltzer, John Warren, and John Lawless

Please join us for an evening of choral masterworks presented by KSU choral ensembles. The evening will feature performances by the KSU Chamber Choir, led by Interim Director of the School of Music and Director of Choral Activities Dr. Leslie J. Blackwell, as well as the University Chorale and Men's Ensemble, both led by Dr. Reid Masters. The Chamber Singers will be giving a preview of their performance at the 2020 ACDA Southern Division Conference.
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.
Summit Piano Trio

Helen Kim, Charae Krueger, and Robert Henry

The Summit Piano Trio, which includes KSU faculty Helen Kim (violin), Charae Krueger (cello), and Robert Henry (piano), present a recital featuring the works of Piazzolla, Brahms, and Haydn.
Breaking the Silence with Love: Kennesaw State University Women's Choir and Ford Elementary School Chorus

Craig Hurley, Alison Mann, and Brenda Brent

The KSU Women's Choir and Ford Elementary School Chorus present a concert entitled "Breaking the Silence with Love", featuring the music of Williams, Berg, Haugan, Martin, and more.
Philharmonic Orchestra and University Band

Nancy Conley and Joseph Scheivert

The Philharmonic Orchestra and University Band present a concert featuring varied repertoire throughout history, including the music of Vivaldi, Still, Ravel, Reed, and Williams.
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.
Jazz Ensembles I & II

Wes Funderburk and Sam Skelton

Jazz Ensembles I & II present a concert. Jazz I's concert is entitled "The Music of The Count Basie Orchestra".
Faculty Recital: Charae Krueger, Cello & Robert Henry, Piano with John Warren, Clarinet

Charae Krueger, Robert Henry, and John Warren

Artist-in-Residence of Cello Charae Krueger presents a recital featuring the works of Beethoven, Rota, Britten, and Chopin with fellow faculty guests Robert Henry and John Warren.
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.
Honors Voice Recital

Molly Jennings, Allie Eller, Ryan Valley, Marcel Benoit III, Lindsey Sanders, Jeffrey Dunbar, Victoria Brodeur, Trevor Walker, Deondria West, Lauryn Davis, Xandrya Edwards, Elaine Brown, Lindsay Peterson, Jeremiah Robinson, Sarah Joseph, and Jackson Arnold

Welcome to our KSU School of Music Honors Voice Recital. We are in the third year of presenting our talented vocal artists in a gala evening of beautiful song, beloved duets, and memorable ensembles. We are proud of our singers and the work they have done. Our voice faculty is a stellar group of artists and educators who are dedicated to each and every one of our singers. Thank you for attending tonight’s GALA event - KSU School of Music HONORS VOICE RECITAL.

KSU Voice Professors Dr. Nathan Munson, Professor Jana Young,Professor Eileen Moremen, Professor Todd Wedge, and Professor Heather Witt.
Trumpet Festival of the Southeast at Kennesaw State University

Melvin Jones, Brad Cannata, Justin Chesarek, Daniel Lawrence, Rob Opitz, Joe Johnson, David Kehler, Doug Lindsey, Ryan Moser, Brian Shaw, and Jose Sibaja

Two special concerts which take place as part of the Trumpet Festival of the Southeast at Kennesaw State University. On Friday, January 31, The KSU Faculty Jazz Parliament welcome guest trumpeter Melvin Jones for a concert. On Saturday, February 1, The TFSE Finale Gala concert will include the Georgia Brass Band and KSU Wind Ensemble, who will be joined by trumpeters Jose Sibaja, Melvin Jones, Brian Shaw, Doug Lindsey, and Ryan Moser.