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: Ashley Hudson, soprano

Ashley Hudson and Brenda Brent

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Education. Ms. Hudson studies voice with Nathan Munson.
Senior Recital: Dennis Durrett-Smith, jazz percussion

Dennis Durrett-Smith, Brad Cannata, Justin Chesarek, Josh Hayward, Carlos Diaz Hernandez, Christian Moore, and Zach Wilson

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Performance. Mr. Durrett-Smith studies jazz percussion with Justin Chesarek.
Senior Recital: Miles Bonaker, trumpet

Miles Bonaker, Arie Motschman, Jacob Greifinger, Gage Fisher, Zach Wilson, Tyler Truelove, and Andrew Yi

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Education. Mr. Bonaker studies trumpet with Douglas Lindsey.
KSU School of Music Holiday Concert

Kicking off the holidays, the School of Music celebrates the season and presents holiday favorites performed by the KSU Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and choirs. This performance will feature a festive and exciting program including carols sung by KSU choirs, music from "The Polar Express," "Home Alone," "White Christmas," and "Elf," an audience sing-a-long, and more.
Senior Recital: J. Cross Bryant, trombone

J. Cross Bryant and Eric Jenkins

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Education. Mr. Bryant studies trombone with Thomas Gibson.
Senior Recital: Mike Long, euphonium

Mike Long

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Education. Mr. Long studies euphonium with Jason Casanova.
Senior Recital: Simon Needle, guitar

Simon Needle, Damontae Scott, Susy Reyes, Josh Hayward, Grady Housworth, Josh Ingles, and Zack Smith

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Performance. Mr. Needle studies guitar with Trey Wright.
Jazz Ensembles

This KSU School of Music performance features Jazz Ensemble I directed by Rob Opitz, Artist-in-Residence in Jazz Trumpet, and Jazz Ensemble II directed by Wes Funderburk, Artist-in-Residence in Jazz Studies and Jazz Trombone.
Senior Recital: Mary Allison Hamby, soprano

Mary Allison Hamby and Erika Tazawa

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Education. Ms. Hamby studies voice with Todd Wedge.
Senior Recital: Sarah Seippel, clarinet

Sarah Seippel and Judith Cole

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Education. Ms. Seippel studies clarinet with John Warren.
Non-degree Recital: Ruth Bearden, flute and piccolo

Ruth Bearden, Melody Bearden, Mark Bearden, and Joey Jacques

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Minor in Music. Ms. Bearden studies flute with Cecilia Price.
Wind Ensemble

This KSU School of Music performance features the KSU Wind Ensemble led by Director of Bands, Dr. David Kehler. The program includes the Georgia premiere of a special piece: David Maslanka's Symphony No. 10: "The River of Time" – the composer's final work. Maslanka had written significant portions of the symphony, but following his death in 2017, the work was completed by his son, Matthew.
Philharmonic with Chamber Ensembles and Trumpet Ensemble

This KSU School of Music performance features the KSU Philharmonic led by Dr. Nancy Conley (Assistant Professor of Music Education), KSU Trumpet Ensemble led by Dr. Doug Lindsey (Coordinator of Brass and Assistant Professor of Trumpet), and Chamber Ensembles coached by John Warren.
Mixed Chamber Ensembles, Fall 2018

This performance features students performing a variety of chamber works for various groupings of instruments.
Opera Theater, "Deception"

KSU Opera Theater presents the annual Fall Opera Gala featuring scenes that explore the comedy of errors, chicanery, and dramatic passion in an evening of Deception. Performance includes scenes from Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro, Johann Strauss' Die Fledermaus, Verdi's Falstaff, and Bernstein's Candide. This performance will be held in Scott Hall in the Bailey Performance Center.
University Band and Wind Symphony

This KSU School of Music performance features KSU University Band, led by Assistant Director of Bands Dr. Trey Harris, and KSU Wind Symphony, led by Associate Director of Bands Dr. Debra Traficante.
Gospel Choir Fall Concert

Deondria West, Joselle Buadoo, Asa Bradley, Lauryn Davis, and Joshua Brown

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.
Junior Recital: Charles Page, violin

Charles Page and Arie Motschman

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Performance. Mr. Page studies violin with Kenn Wagner.
Senior Capstone Presentation: Roger Ibrahim

Roger Ibrahim

This capstone presentation is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Arts in Music. Mr. Ibrahim studies musicology with Dr. Edward Eanes.
Senior Recital: Claire Marie Pappas, soprano

Claire Marie Pappas, Brenda Brent, and Savannah English

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Education. Ms. Pappas studies voice with Jana Young.
KSU Confucius Institute presents "East Meets West" Chinese-American Cultural Exchange Concert

Di Sheng, Yan Lu, Ting Yao, Jana Young, Todd Wedge, Nathan Munson, and Eric Jenkins

Presented by the KSU Confucius Institute and KSU School of Music, this special performance will feature singers from the Yangzhou University College of Music with additional performances by faculty and students of the KSU School of Music. The program will include Chinese folk songs, poetry, art songs, and opera as well as works by Mozart, Puccini, Gluck, and more performed by soprano Ms. Di Sheng, soprano and Head of Vocal Music Teaching, Ms. Yan Lu, and baritone and Head of Music Performance Teaching, Mr. Ting Yao.
Symphony Orchestra featuring Benjamin Chin, piano

Benjamin Chin

The KSU Symphony Orchestra, led by Director of Orchestral String Studies Dr. Nathaniel Parker, performs works by Bernstein, Sibelius, and Marquez, plus the piano division winner of the 2018 KSU Young Artists Competition, pianist Benjamin Chin, performing as featured soloists for Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5 "Emperor" (I. Allegro).
Jazz Combos

KSU student jazz combos perform a variety of standards and hits by jazz greats and more.
Choral Ensembles

Nathan Munson, Edward Eanes, Charles Page, Jachai Wilmont, Lacee Link, Chris Bowers, Michael Makrides, Jeffrey Dunbar, Brenda Brent, and Sherri N. Barrett

KSU Choral Ensembles present a special program titled, "In Search of Love, Beauty, and Grace," featuring the KSU Chamber Singers, University Chorale, and Men's Ensemble led by Director of Choral Activities Dr. Leslie Blackwell and KSU Women's Choir led by Dr. Alison Mann, Associate Professor of Choral Music Education.
Brass Ensembles Showcase

Andrew Yi

The KSU brass area presents a special program featuring chamber works by Hindemith, Debussy, Rimsky-Korsakov, and more performed by the KSU Trumpet Ensemble, Horn Choir, Trombone Choir, Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble and Quartet and the Proscenium Brass Quintet.