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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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.
2018–19 Concerto Competition Final Round

The 2018 KSU School of Music Concerto Competition culminates in this performance featuring instrumental students competing to perform as a featured soloist with the KSU Symphony Orchestra or KSU Wind Ensemble in Spring 2019. The winner of the student composition competition will also be announced.
Fall 2018 Jazz Guitar Ensembles

This KSU School of Music performance features the Jazz Guitar Ensemble II and Jazz Guitar Ensemble I directed by Senior Lecturer of Jazz Studies and Jazz Guitar, Trey Wright.
Mixed Chamber Ensembles, Fall 2018

This KSU School of Music performance features students performing a variety of chamber works for various groupings of instruments.
Senior Recital: Ziara Greene, soprano

Ziara Greene and Erika Tazawa

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Education. Ms. Greene studies voice with Todd Wedge.
Joint Senior Recital: Sierra R. Manson, soprano and Emma V. Bryant, soprano

Sierra R. Manson, Emma V. Bryant, Erika Tazawa, and Brenda Brent

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Education. Ms. Manson studies voice with Todd Wedge. Ms. Bryant studies voice with Jana Young.
Senior Recital: Sarah Shiver, soprano

Sarah Shiver and Brenda Brent

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Education. Ms. Shiver studies voice with Jana Young.
Senior Recital: Ericka M. Palmer, mezzo-soprano

Ericka M. Palmer, Brenda Brent, and Jim Palmer

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Education. Ms. Palmer studies voice with Jana Young.
Faculty Jazz Parliament, "Blue"

Sam Skelton, Luke Weathington, Rob Opitz, Wes Funderburk, Trey Wright, Tyrone Jackson, Marc Miller, Justin Chesarek, and Karla Harris

The KSU Faculty Jazz Parliament presents "Blue," a special performance highlighting the members of the School of Music's talented jazz faculty. This performance will include vocalist Karla Harris, Sam Skelton and Luke Weathington on reeds, Rob Opitz on trumpet, Wes Funderburk on trombone, Trey Wright on guitar, Tyrone Jackson on piano, Marc Miller on bass, and Justin Chesarek on drums.
Summit Trio and Friends

Helen Kim, Kenn Wagner, Catherine Lynn, Charae Krueger, and Robert Henry

The Summit Trio presents a very special recital featuring Brahms' epic Piano Quintet in F minor (Op. 34). Perhaps one of the most beloved pieces of chamber music, this is the first time the work will be performed at Kennesaw State. Summit Trio is violinist Helen Kim (Professor of Violin), cellist Charae Krueger (Artist-in-Residence and Lecturer of Cello), and pianist Robert Henry (Director of Piano Studies and Assistant Professor of Music) with KSU faculty guests Kenn Wagner, violin, and Cathy Lynn, viola.
Joint Faculty Recital: Nathan Munson, tenor, John Warren, clarinet and Benjamin Wadsworth, piano

Nathan Munson, John Warren, and Benjamin Wadsworth

This KSU School of Music performance features tenor and Instructor of Voice Nathan Munson, with pianist and Associate Professor of Music Theory Dr. Ben Wadsworth, and John Warren, Associate Professor of Clarinet. Program includes works by Beethoven, Pizzetti, Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff, and more.
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 featuring works by J. S. Bach and Beethoven.
Vocal Jazz Combo and Jazz Ensemble III Debut Concert

Kristin Houston, Claire Pappas, Susan Reyes, and Brian Reid

This KSU School of Music Debut Concert features the Vocal Jazz Combo under the direction of Karla Harris, Artist-in-Residence in Vocal Jazz, and Jazz Ensemble III under the direction of Rob Opitz, Artist-in-Residence in Jazz Trumpet.
OcTUBAfest 2018!

Erik Lundquist and Judith Cole

This KSU School of Music performance features the Tuba / Euphonium Ensemble directed by Paul Dickinson and featuring guest artist Erik Lundquist, euphonium with Judith Cole, piano.
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra; Jun Märkl, Conductor and Giora Schmidt, violin

Giora Schmidt

Atlanta favorite Jun Märkl leads an evening of stunning French music packed with velvety-rich harmonies and exquisite orchestral craftsmanship. Opening the performance is Berlioz' dramatic and brilliantly rousing Overture to Benvenuto Cellini followed by Henri Vieuxtemps' Violin Concerto No. 5 featuring Giora Schmidt in his Atlanta Symphony debut. The program closes with Ravel's Daphnis et Choloé, described by Beatles producer George Martin as "a swelling of sound that is just breathtaking" when placing the work at the top of his list of essentials on BBC's "Desert Island Discs."