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 Chamber Players

Helen Kim, Kenn Wagner, Cathy Lynn, Brad Ritchie, and Charae Krueger

Faculty Chamber Players features violinists Helen Kim and Kenn Wagner, violist Cathy Lynn, cellist Charae Krueger with special guest, cellist Brad Ritchie.
Duo Trompiano!

Ryan Moser, Douglas Lindsey, and Judith Cole

Judy Cole and Doug Lindsey met in the Fall of 2012 and have since performed dozens of concerts all over Georgia and the Southeast. From their very first collaboration, Duo Trompiano! have been committed to making great music accessible to audiences of all ages that spans genres from jazz standards to modern trumpet repertoire.
Interchange III: "Medium"

Todd Wedge, Judith Cole, Charae Krueger, John Lawless, and Tyrone Jackson

Join the KSU School of Music and the Zuckerman Museum of Art for Interchange III, our third collaborative roving recital presented in the museum. This special performance features musical works selected to correspond with artwork and concepts presented in the ZMA’s fall exhibition, Medium. Journey through the museum’s galleries while listening to KSU faculty members perform works that explore liminal spaces, uneasy pasts, and mystical forces alongside art that does the same.
Symphony Orchestra, "Buenos Aires to Paris, Non-stop"

KSU Symphony Orchestra performs their opening concert of the season conducted by Dr. Nathaniel F. Parker, Director of Orchestral Studies.
Faculty Recital: Jason Eklund, horn with Judith Cole, piano

Jason Eklund and Judith Cole

KSU faculty recital featuring Artist-in-Residence in Horn Jason Eklund, and Artist-in-Residence in Collaborative Piano, Judy Cole, performing a special program together in Morgan Hall.
Faculty Piano Trio

Helen Kim, Charae Krueger, and Julie Coucheron

Faculty chamber recital featuring violinist Helen Kim, cellist Charae Krueger, and pianist Julie Coucheron performing Mendelssohn's Piano Trio No. 2 (Op.66) and Dvorak's Piano Trio No. 4 (Op. 90, "Dumky").
Year of India: Savitri

Jerry Fields, Souryadeep Bhattacharyya, Amir Sanders, Lily Helmly, Jordan Slaton, Oral Moses, Deondria West, and Jason Raphaël

In this compelling tale of love and devotion, the Hindu heroine, Savitri, challenges both destiny and the god of death himself in her determination to save the life of her husband. This gripping performance is told through the beautiful music of Gustav Holst and the classic South Indian dance form, Bharatanatyam. Presented as part of KSU's Year of India, this special performance features student performers from the KSU School of Music Opera Theater program and Department of Dance. This production is directed by Todd Wedge with choreography by Rifka Mayani and music direction by Judy Cole.
Street Corner Symphony

Jeremy Lister, Jonathan Lister, Kurt Zimmerman, Kaleb Jones, and Armand Hutton

Street Corner Symphony is an a cappella group based out of Nashville, Tennessee. They became internationally known in 2010 after becoming runners up on Season 2 of NBC's all vocal competition, The Sing-Off. Their music covers a wide range of style, appealing to young and old alike.
Senior Recital: Melissa Rolón, flute

Melissa Rolón and Tim Whitehead

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Education. Ms. Rolón studies flute with Christina Smith.
Non-degree Recital: Emily Bateman, mezzo-soprano

Emily Bateman and Sherri Barrett

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Music Minor. Ms. Bateman studies voice with Valerie Walters-Gold.
Junior Recital: Joe Donohue, percussion

Joe Donohue, Damontae Scott, Mark Fucito, Robert Herrington, Brandon Radaker, and Lindsey Rohskopf

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Performance. Mr. Donohue studies percussion with John Lawless and Justin Chesarek.
Senior Recital: Amanda Macon, flute

Amanda Macon, Benjamin Wadsworth, Ryan Tang, Lauren Greene, and Michael Roberts

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degrees Bachelor of Music in Performance, Bachelor of Music in Ethnomusicology. Ms. Macon studies flute with Todd Skitch.
Senior Recital: Brandon Radaker, saxophone

Brandon Radaker, Patrick Arthur, Brandon Boone, and Jonathan Pace

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Performance. Mr. Radaker studies saxophone with Sam Skelton.
Senior Recital: Christina Ruth Grace Vehar, mezzo-soprano

Christina Ruth Grace Vehar and Brenda Brent

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Education. Ms. Vehar studies voice with Eileen Moremen.
Junior Recital: Huijeong Lee, violin

Huijeong Lee and Judith Cole

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Performance. Ms. Lee studies violin with Helen Kim.
Junior Recital: Michael Berry & Michael Ollman, percussion

Michael Berry, Michael Ollman, Mary Madison Jones, Andrew Yi, Michael Makrides, Christopher Bowers, Joe Donohue, Eric Ramos, and Francisco Lora

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degrees Music Minor and Bachelor of Music in Performance. Mr. Berry and Mr. Ollman study percussion with John Lawless.
Senior Capstone Lecture Recital: J. Jakari Rush, composer and pianist

J. Jakari Rush, Kristen Harding, Shawn Keshwani, Megan Deason, and Brenda Brent

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Arts in Music. Mr. Rush studies composition with Laurence Sherr.
Senior Recital: Grace Johnston, violin

Grace Johnston, Judith Cole, Huijeong Lee, Rachel Fishback, and Michael Roberts

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Performance. Ms. Johnston studies violin with Helen Kim.
Junior Recital: Muhsin Quraishi, tenor saxophone

Muhsin Quraishi, Stacey Novik, Brian Reid, Brandon Radaker, and Brandon Boone

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Performance. Mr. Quraishi studies saxophone with Sam Skelton.
Senior Recital: Stacey Novik, jazz trumpet

Stacey Novik, Sam Skelton, Michael Optiz, Patrick Arthur, Brian Reid, Brandon Boone, Joe Donohue, and Jonathan Pace

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Performance. Ms. Novik studies jazz trumpet with Rob Opitz.
Senior Recital: Susan Irais Reyes, violin

Susan Irais Reyes, Judith Cole, Alejandro Sifuentes, Carolina Sifuentes, and Jesse Baker

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Education. Ms. Reyes studies violin with Kenn Wagner.
Senior Recial: Michael Opitz, tenor saxophone

Michael Opitz, Patrick Arthur, Brandon Boone, and Justin Chesarek

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Performance. Mr. Opitz studies saxophone with Sam Skelton.
2017 Percussion Ensemble Spring Concert

Savannah English and Michael Ollman

KSU Percussion Ensemble, led by director John Lawless, performs an exciting program of repertoire for various groupings of percussion instruments and players.
Junior Recital: Nathaniel Roberts, violin

Nathaniel Roberts and Judith Cole

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Performance. Mr. Roberts studies violin with Helen Kim.
Senior Recital: Jon Klausman, trumpet

Jon Klausman, Arie Motschman, Emily Crisp, Savannah English, Brandon Austin, Travis Longenberger, Devin Witt, and Hayden McAfee

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Performance. Mr. Klausman studies trumpet with Douglas Lindsey and Michael Tiscione.