Bailey School of Music Concert Programs
Below is a collection of programs from the Kennesaw State University School of Music.
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Senior Recital: Macy Swanson, mezzo-soprano and Marielle Reed, soprano
Macy Swanson, Marielle Reed, Brenda Brent, and Erika Tazawa
This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Education. Ms. Swanson and Ms. Reed study voice with Nathan Munson.
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Classical Guitar & Jazz Guitar Ensemble
Aldo Cardenas, Ruth Bearden, Robert Herrington, Drew Lloyd, and Zack Smith
KSU School of Music presents Classical Guitar featuring Aldo Cardenas with Ruth Bearden, flute. Jazz Guitar Ensemble is directed by Senior Lecturer of Jazz Studies and Jazz Guitar, Trey Wright.
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Mixed Chamber Ensembles
This performance features students performing a variety of chamber works for various groupings of instruments.
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2017-18 Concerto Competition Final Round
Daniel Kim, Mason Upshaw, Lauren Greene, Matthew Hodgetts, Rachel Fishback, Andrew Berry, Huijeong Lee, and Jonathan Steltzer
The 2017 Concerto Competition culminates in this performance featuring students competing to perform as a featured soloist with the KSU Symphony Orchestra or KSU Wind Ensemble in Spring 2018.
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Brass Ensembles Showcase
This performance features KSU brass ensembles led by Douglas Lindsey, Jason Eklund, Richard Williams, and Paul Dickinson.
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Jazz Combos
Performances at 5:30 pm and 8:00 pm featuring KSU Jazz Combos, directed by Trey Wright, Justin Chesarek, Tyrone Jackson and Marc Miller. These performances will be held in the Onyx Theater.
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Faculty Recital: Robert Henry, piano
Robert Henry
KSU Faculty Recital features Robert Henry, Assistant Professor of Music and Coordinator of Piano Studies.
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Wind Ensemble
Brian Hecht
This performance of the KSU Wind Ensemble is dedicated to composer Karel Husa (1921–2016), and features Brian Hecht, bass trombone soloist.
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Faculty Recital: Oral Moses, bass-baritone, "The Negro Spiritual"
Oral Moses and Rosalyn Lloyd
This KSU faculty recital, "The Negro Spiritual," features Professor Emeritus of Voice, Dr. Oral Moses, bass-baritone with Rosalyn Floyd, piano.
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Faculty Recital: Tyrone Jackson, jazz piano, "Tribute to The Fender Rhodes in Jazz"
Tyrone Jackson, Karla Harris, Patrick Arthur, Brandon Boone, Chris Burroughs, and Frankie Quinones
KSU faculty recital featuring Lecturer in Jazz Piano, Tyrone Jackson paying "Tribute to The Fender Rhodes in Jazz."
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Faculty Recital: Robert Cronin, flute
Robert Cronin, John Warren, and Peter Marshall
KSU faculty recital featuring Robert Cronin, Artist-in-Residence in Flute and Associate Principal Flute for the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, along with John Warren, clarinet and Peter Marshall, piano.
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OcTUBAfest! 2017
Brian Meixner, Paul Dickinson, Caleb Houck, Michael Ollman, Joe Donohue, and Judith Cole
Octubafest! 2017 recital featuring performances by KSU low brass faculty and students, along with guest artist Brian Meixnert, euphonium.
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Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Dejan Lazić
Music Director Robert Spano leads the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in works by Michael Gandolfi, composer/pianist Dejan Lazić, and Rachmaninov's Symphony No. 3.
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Senior Recital: Emily Hering, soprano
Emily Hering and Brenda Brent
This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Education. Ms. Hering studies voice with Jana Young.
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Senior Recital: Cody O'Shea, baritone
Cody O'Shea and Judith Cole
This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Education. Mr. O'Shea studies voice with Todd Wedge.
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Non-degree Recital: Ruth Bearden, flute and piccolo
Ruth Bearden, Aldo Cardenas, and Caleb Houck
Ms. Bearden studies flute with Cecilia Price.
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Dr. Bobbie Bailey & Family Performance Center Anniversary Celebration
Huu Mai, Ryan Gregory, Tyler Hartley, Justin Rowen, Grace Kawamura, Jonathan Urizar, Eric Lindsey, Amy Smithwick, Nick Morrett, Brandon Radaker, Robert Boone, Luke Weathington, Michael Opitz, Mike DeSousa, Janna Graham, Brian Reid, Robert Henry, Judith Cole, Emily Herring, Claire Pappas, Savannah English, Brooks Payne, Sherri N. Barrett, and Jana Young
The School of Music is proud to welcome back to campus several of our esteemed alumni for a special recital as part of the Bailey Performance Center 10th anniversary celebration! The School of Music celebrates the opening of the Bailey Performance Center with featured performances by the KSU Wind Ensemble Brass and Percussion, Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Singers, University Chorale and Chamber Singers Alumni Choir, along with pianist Robert Henry, soprano Jana Young, and more!
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KSU Women's Choir and Kennesaw Mountain High School Advanced Women's Choir
Brenda Brent
This performance features KSU Women's Choir directed by Dr. Alison Mann, Associate Professor of Choral Music Education, with guest performance by the Kennesaw Mountain High School Advanced Women’s Choir.
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Philharmonic and University Band Fall Concert
KSU School of Music presents a performance by Philharmonic, directed by Dr. Nancy Conley, and University Band, directed by Dr. Trey Harris.
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Mirari Brass Quintet, "Renewed, Reused, Recycled"
Alex Noppe, Matt Vangjel, Jesse Thoman, Sarah Paradis, and Stephanie Frye
Performing a wide wariety of works from Renaissance music to Charles Mingus, the Mirari Brass Quintet delight and inspire with their engaging and eclectic style of performance and bring a spirit of joyful collaboration and innovation to music spanning many centuries and genres. The commissioners of multiple new works for brass, the group performs a spectacular tight-rope act balancing intensity with levity and refined virtuosity with pure fun.
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Men's Ensemble and University Chorale Fall Choral Concert
Amanda Macon, Savannah English, Brooks Payne, Huu Mai, and Sherri N. Barrett
KSU School of Music presents KSU Men's Ensemble and University Chorale Fall Choral Concert with special guest artist Huu Mai, directed by Dr. Leslie Blackwell, Director of Choral Activities.
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Wind Symphony
This performance features KSU Wind Symphony directed by Dr. Debra Traficante, Associate Director of Bands and Assistant Professor of Music.
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Jazz Ensembles
Rebecca Miller and Kristen Houston
KSU Jazz Ensemble I, directed by Sam Skelton, plays a set featuring the "West Coast Sound" and Jazz Ensemble II, directed by Wes Funderburk, performs hits and standards for big band.
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Trey Wright and Laura Coyle Jazz Duo
Laura Coyle and Trey Wright
Jazz duo featuring guitarist Trey Wright and singer Laura Coyle performing a special program together in Morgan Hall.
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Wind Ensemble featuring soloist Paul Dickinson, euphonium
Paul Dickinson
KSU Wind Ensemble performs their opening concert of the season conducted by Dr. David T. Kehler, Director of Bands and Professor of Music, and featuring Artist-in-Residence Paul Dickinson on euphonium.