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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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.
Senior Recital: Matthew Scott, Trombone

Matthew Scott and Eric Jenkins

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Education. Mr. Scott studies trombone with Brian Hecht.
KSU University Band and KSU Wind Symphony

Joseph Scheivert and Debra Traficante

The KSU University Band and Wind Symphony present their final concert of the fall 2019 semester.
Senior Recital: Regan Romuno, Mezzo-soprano

Regan Romuno and Brenda Brent

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Education.

Ms. Romuno studies voice with Jana Young.
Opera Theatre Presents: Harmonious Discord

Eileen Moremen, Judith Cole, and Erika Tazawa

KSU Opera presents Harmonious Discord featuring opera scenes of comic beauty and dramatic tension presented by KSU Opera Theater featuring Carmen, Little Women, Cosi fan tutte, The Consul, The Merry Wives of Windsor & The Marriage of Figaro, led by Director of Opera Theater Eileen Moremen.
Senior Recital: Matthew Hodgetts, Clarinet

Matthew Hodgetts and Eric Jenkins

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Education. Mr. Hodgetts studies clarinet with John Warren.
KSU Wind Ensemble with Richard Williams, horn

David Kehler and Richard Williams

The KSU Wind Ensemble presents Sounding Winds featuring horn soloist Richard Williams.
KSU Philharmonic with Brass Ensembles

Nancy Conley, Paul Dickinson, and Douglas Lindsey

The KSU Philharmonic presents their fall concert, featuring select Brass Chamber Ensembles.
Junior Recital: Elaine Brown, Mezzo-soprano

Elaine Brown and Eric Jenkins

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Performance. Ms. Brown studies voice with Jana Young.
artsKSU Presents: Anat Cohen Tentet, Musical Director Oded Lev-Ari

Anat Cohen and Oded Lev-Ari

Ever charismatic, prolific, and inspired, GRAMMY-nominated clarinetist-saxophonist Anat Cohen has won hearts and minds the world over with her expressive virtuosity and delightful stage presence. Anat has been declared Clarinetist of the Year by the Jazz Journalists Association every year since 2007 and has also been named the Top Clarinetist, Rising Star, and Jazz Artist of the Year by Downbeat Magazine. The tentet(rhythm section, horns, vibraphone, cello, and accordion) performs tunes from their recent album Happy Song which draws influence from Brazilian music and African grooves to vintage swing and touching ballads.
Senior Recital: Janelle Schultz

Janelle Schultz and Erika Tazawa

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Education. Ms. Schultz studies voice with Nathan Munson.
Senior Recital: Nasia Shearod, Soprano and Anthony Morris, Countertenor

Anthony Morris, Nasia Shearod, and Brenda Brent

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Education.

Ms. Shearod studies voice with Nathan Munson.

Mr. Morris studies voice with Todd Wedge.
Non-degree Recital: Andrew Berry, euphonium and Laurenz Oriondo, tuba

Andrew Berry, Laurenz Oriondo, and Eric Jenkins

Messrs. Berry and Oriondo study low brass with Paul Dickinson.
KSU Choral Ensembles Fall Concert

Leslie J. Blackwell, Reid Masters, Alison Mann, Sherri Barrett, and Brenda Brent

The combined choral ensemble area presents their 2019 fall concert.
KSU Jazz Combos

Trey Wright, Justin Chesarek, Tyrone Jackson, Marc Miller, and Luke Weathington

The six KSU Jazz Combos present their fall concerts in Scott Hall of the Bailey Performance Center. The Jazz Combo program is directed by Trey Wright.
Senior Recital: Lorin Green Flute / Piccolo

Lorin Green, Eric Jenkins, Michael Brown, Andrew Creech, Andrew Yi, Simon Needle, and Teresa Sheppard

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Performance.

Ms. Green studies Flute with Christina Smith and Kelly Bryant.
Jazz Ensembles II & III

Rob Opitz and Wes Funderburk

The KSU Jazz Ensembles II & III present their fall concert.
FALL REC-EYE-TAL: Robert Henry, Piano

Robert Henry and John Lawless

Robert Henry, Piano presents his "Fall Rec-eye-tal" with John Lawless, Percussion.
2019-2020 Concerto Competition Final Round

Colin Gregoire, Jesse Cook, Faith Kirkpatrick, Natalie Klein, Joey Grunkemeyer, Sammy Mishkin, Don Cofrancesco, Lacee Link, Andrew Hughes, Andrew Creech, Anna Gugel, Judith Cole, Eric Jenkins, and John Warren

2019 Concerto Competition Final Round. Winners of the KSU Concerto Competition will perform with the KSU Symphony Orchestra or the Wind Ensemble in the Spring of 2020.