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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Senior Recital: Aidan Lerner, clarinet

Aidan Lerner and Eric Jenkins

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Education. Mr. Lerner studies clarinet with John Warren.
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.
Faculty Recital: Helen Kim and Robert Henry

Helen Kim and Robert Henry

Faculty recital featuring Helen Kim, Professor of Violin, and Robert Henry, Coordinator of Piano Studies. Featured composers include: Bach, Brahms, and Respighi.
Presenting the "Partial-Ment": KSU Faculty Jazz Parliament

Sam Skelton, Rob Opitz, Tyrone Jackson, Marc Miller, and Justin Chesarek

A reduced-size KSU Faculty Jazz Parliament, under the direction of Director of Jazz studies and Senior Lecturer in Saxophone Sam Skelton, present a concert featuring the works of jazz musicians throughout the repertoire.
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.
Kennesaw State University Philharmonic Orchestra

Nancy Conley

The KSU Philharmonic Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Nancy Conley, present their first concert of the 2020-2021 season, featuring the works of Bishop, Stephan, and Newbold. Presented virtually from Morgan Concert Hall of the Bailey Performance Center.
Kennesaw State University Symphony Strings

Nathaniel F. Parker

The KSU Symphony Strings present their September concert, featuring the works of Vivaldi, Arensky, Dvořák, and Nielsen.
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.