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Bailey School of Music Concert Programs

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: Robert Henry, piano

Robert Henry

Pianist Robert Henry, KSU Director of Piano Studies and Assistant Professor of Music, presents a special solo recital. The Washington Post praised Dr. Henry's "dazzling ability to turn the percussion instrument into a sonorous orchestra… stratospheric sounds… rumbling earthiness… his colorful, virtuosic, sensitive playing proved that nothing surpasses finely executed Chopin."
The James Carter Organ Trio

James Carter, Gerard Gibbs, and Alex White

The organ combo reigned supreme for several decades as a "meat-and-potatoes" mainstay of 50's and 60's jazz. In the hands of saxophonist James Carter, one of jazz's most sophisticated improvisers, the organ trio is elevated by Carter's virtuosic chops, the band's powerful blues-drenched style, and wide-ranging repertoire collected through the members' far-flung musical explorations. Relying heavily on inspired group interplay, the trio features the nimble yet muscular keyboard work of Detroit's rising B3 star Gerard Gibbs and the propulsive support of drummer Alex White.
Trumpet Festival of the Southeast: Georgia Brass Band and KSU Wind Ensemble

Joe Gransden, trumpet, and Douglas Lindsey

This special performance of the Trumpet Festival of the Southeast features the KSU Wind Ensemble, led by Director of Bands Dr. David Kehler, with special guest, the Georgia Brass Band. Trumpet soloists include Joe Gransden, Doug Lindsey, and Rex Richardson.
Trumpet Festival of the Southeast: Faculty Jazz Parliament

Rex Richardson, Joe Bransden, Tyrone Jackson, Brad Cannata, and Justin Chesarek

KSU Faculty Jazz Parliament welcomes featured guest artists Joe Gransden and Rex Richardson for a special performance as part of the 2019 Trumpet Festival of the Southeast. Gransden, an accomplished trumpeter, singer, and bandleader, is renowned for his distinctive style that's earned him a loyal following in Atlanta and worldwide through engaging performances and acclaimed recordings as a soloist and with his 16-piece big band. Rex Richardson stays busy as a headline artist at international classical and jazz festivals and as a soloist with a multitude of orchestras, concert bands, brass bands, and jazz ensembles performing across five continents.
Junior Recital: Josh Hayward, saxophone

Josh Hayward, Zach Wilson, Brad Cannata, and Zack Smith

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Performance. Mr. Hayward studies saxophone with Sam Skelton.
Senior Recital: Mia Jordan, flute

Mia Jordan and Judith Cole

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Education. Ms. Jordan studies flute with Robert Cronin.
Senior Recital: Nassar Edwards, violin

Nassar Edwards and Eric Jenkins

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Education. Mr. Edwards studies violin with Helen Kim.
Senior Recital: Briana Curtis, bassoon

Briana Curtis and Grayson Saylor

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Education. Ms. Curtis studies bassoon with Andrew Brady.
Percussion Ensemble Fall Concert

Kayleen Justus, Andrew Creech, Jonathan Steltzer, and Aldo Cardenas

KSU Percussion Ensemble, led by director John Lawless, performs an exciting program of repertoire for various groupings of percussion instruments and players.
Senior Recital: Daniel Kim, double bass

Daniel Kim and Eric Jenkins

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Education. Mr. Kim studies double bass with Joe McFadden.
Junior Recital: Lorin Green, flute and piccolo

Lorin Green and Judith E. Cole

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 piccolo with Kelly Bryant.
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.