Bailey School of Music Concert Programs

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

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Faculty Recital: Sean Thrower & Trey Wright, Guitar

Sean Thrower and Trey Wright

Guitar faculty Sean Thrower and Trey Wright present a special joint-recital featuring works by both artists, as well as other standards in classical and jazz guitar repertoire.
Senior Recital: Marcel Benoit III and Taylor B. Hall, Voice

Marcel Benoit III and Taylor B. Hall

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Education. Mr. Benoit studies voice with Eileen Moremen. Mr. Hall studies voice with Nathan Munson.
"An Evening with Friends" Faculty Recital: Judith Cole, piano

Judith Cole, Nancy Conley, Helen Kim, Charae Krueger, John Lawless, Douglas Lindsey, Chani Maisonet, Marc Miller, Kenn Wagner, and John Warren

Faculty artist Judith Cole presents a recital titles "An Evening with Friends", featuring music which has never been performed in the School of Music.

This concert is presented virtually from Morgan Concert Hall of the Bailey Performance Center.
Works for Two Pianos, featuring compositions and transcriptions by Debussy, Ravel, Sisask, Susman, Dessner and Trotignon

Erika Tazawa and Eric Jenkins

KSU School of Music piano faculty artists Erika Tazawa and Eric Jenkins present a concert of works for two pianos.
Senior Recital: Charles Page, Violin / Viola

Charles Page and Arie Motschman

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Performance. Mr. Page studies violin and viola with Kenn Wagner.
Senior Recital: Teresa Sheppard, Harp

Teresa Sheppard

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Education. Ms. Sheppard studies harp with Elisabeth Remy Johnson.
Junior Recital: Andrew J. Yi, Percussion

Andrew J. Yi, Tiffany Chen, Andrew Creech, Josh Anderson, Anna Gugel, Joe Donohue, Eric Ramos, Brad Cannata, Michael Berry, Chris Marks, Sadie Llop, Laurel Buchanan, Michael Brown, Jonathan Steltzer, Kirill Wood, Ben Bouland, John Lawless, Andrew Creech, Jason Frey, and Mark Fucito

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Performance. Mr. Yi studies percussion with John Lawless.
Senior Capstone Lecture Recital: Matthew Boatwright, Tenor

Matthew Boatwright and Sherri Barrett

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Arts in Music. Mr. Boatwright studies voice with Valerie Walters-Gold.
Senior Recital: Jacob Martinez, Saxophone

Jacob Martinez, Samuel Mishkin, Brandon Printup, Jonathan Steltzer, and Noah Pirkle

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Education. Mr. Martinez studies saxophone with Luke Weathington.
KSU Percussion Ensemble Fall Concert

John Lawless, Sammy Mishkin, and Laurel Buchanan

The KSU Percussion Ensemble presents their 2019 fall concert under the direction of John Lawless, Director of Percussion Studies. The Percussion Ensemble is joined by guest student artists Sammy Mishkin, piano, and Laurel Buchanan, harp.
Senior Recital: Brenden Ayestaran, Clarinet

Brenden Ayestaran and Eric Jenkins

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Performance. Mr. Ayestaran studies clarinet with John Warren.
Junior Recital: Tatyana Popovych, Piano

Tatyana Popovych

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Performance. Ms. Popovych studies piano with Robert Henry.
Junior Recital: Tatyana Popovych, Piano

Tatyana Popovych

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Performance. Ms. Popovych studies piano with Robert Henry.
Senior Recital: Kyle Robinson, Tenor

Kyle Robinson and Judith Cole

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Education. Mr. Robinson studies voice with Nathan Munson.
School of Music Holiday Concert

Reid Masters, Alison Mann, David Kehler, Leslie J. Blackwell, and Nathaniel F. Parker

The Kennesaw State University School of Music presents its 2019 Holiday Concert.
Senior Recital: Craig Sheehan, Euphonium

Craig Sheehan and Eric Jenkins

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Education. Mr. Sheehan studies euphonium with Jason Casanova.
Junior Recital: Rodrigo Suarez, Jazz Guitar

Rodrigo Suarez, Asuria Austin, Zack Smith, Raphael Dejesus, and Austin Calvanese

This recital I presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Performance. Mr. Suarez studies jazz guitar with Trey Wright.
Mixed Chamber Ensembles

Julie Coucheron, Charae Krueger, Kenn Wagner, and John Warren

The mixed chamber ensembles at KSU, led by coaches from various areas of the faculty, present their fall 2019 recital.
Junior Recital: Carlos Diaz, Jazz Percussion

Carlos Diaz, Zach Wilson, Brad Cannata, Rob Opitz, Damontae Scott, and Zach Opitz

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Performance. Mr. Diaz studies jazz percussion with Justin Chesarek.
Senior Recital: Riley Carson, Trumpet & Jake Gearrin, Trumpet

Riley Carson, Jake Gearrin, and Arie Motschman

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Education. Messrs. Carson and Gearrin study trumpet with Ryan Moser.
Senior Recital: Andrew R. Creech, Percussion

Andrew R. Creech, Noah Avrett, Ethan Dupier, Anna Gugel, Christian Kilgore, Mike Makrides, Chris Parker, Andrew Yi, and Judy Cole

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Performance. Mr. Creech studies percsussion with John Lawless and Michael Stubbart.
KSU Gospel Choir

Oral Moses

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.
"Duke Ellington: Beyond Category" KSU Symphony Orchestra with Jazz Ensemble I

Amy Smithwick, Jacob Sustaita, Nathaniel F. Parker, and Sam Skelton

The KSU Symphony Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble I team up for "Duke Ellington: Beyond Category" featuring Amy Smithwick, soprano and Jacob Sustaita, guest conductor.

(Note: Principal viola for this concert is Dajon Carter, not Nathan Gay as listed.)
KSU Jazz Guitar Ensemble and Vocal Jazz Combo, with the St. Pius X Advanced Guitar Ensemble

Karla Harris, Brion Kennedy, and Trey Wright

The KSU Jazz Guitar Ensemble and Vocal Jazz Combo present their fall concert, featuring the St. Pius X Advanced Guitar Ensemble.
Jazz Ensembles I & III

Rob Opitz and Sam Skelton

KSU Jazz Ensembles I & III Present their final concert of the fall 2019 semester. Jazz Ensemble III's program is entitled Tunes from the Trenches.