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: 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.
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.