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Below is a collection of programs from the Kennesaw State University School of Music.

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Senior Capstone Lecture Recital: Hannah Smith, soprano

Hannah Smith and Brenda Brent

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Arts in Music. Ms. Smith studies voice with Jana Young.
Senior Capstone Lecture Recital: Kenan Mitchell, baritone/bass

Kenan Mitchell and Brenda Brent

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Arts in Music. Mr. Mitchell studies voice with Jana Young.
Philharmonic and Tuba / Euphonium Choir

Kate Mitchell, Brian Mallett, Dorian Silva, Susan Reyes, Matthias Kosse, and Andrew Yi

This Kennesaw State University School of Music performance features Philharmonic, directed by Assistant Professor of Music Education Dr. Nancy Conley, with the KSU Tuba/Euphonium Choir led by Paul Dickinson, Artist-in-Residence and Part-Time Assistant Professor of Low Brass.
Junior Recital: Deondria West, soprano and Matthew Welsh, baritone/bass

Deondria West, Matthew Welsh, and Judith Cole

This joint recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degrees Bachelor of Music in Performance. Ms. West and Mr. Welsh study voice with Todd Wedge.
Gospel Choir Spring Concert

Lauryn Davis, Erinn Johnson, David Rhone II, and Michael Woods

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.
Senior Recital: Devin Aaron Witt, bass trombone

Devin Aaron Witt and Judith Cole

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Performance. Mr. Witt studies bass trombone with Brian Hecht.
Junior Recital: Josh Inglis, saxophone

Josh Inglis, Zach Wilson, Robert Herrington, Damontae Scott, and Zach Walker

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Performance. Mr. Inglis studies saxophone with Sam Skelton.
Classical Guitar Ensemble and Jazz Guitar Ensemble

This KSU School of Music performance features Classical Guitar Ensemble directed by Mary Akerman, Lecturer of Classical Guitar, and Jazz Guitar Ensemble directed by Senior Lecturer of Jazz Studies and Jazz Guitar, Trey Wright.
Mixed Chamber Ensembles, Spring 2018

Danielle Moller, Michael Parrish, Jachai Wilmont, Esme Mason, Ryan Finlayson, M. K. Guthrie, Elijah Mastinu, Colin Gregoire, Jeavanie Desarmes, Andrew Lim, Julian Stann, Carolina Sifuentes, Nathaniel Roberts, Jenna Flohr, Lacee Link, Jessica Bell, and Joshua Anderson

This Mixed Chamber Ensembles performance features students performing a variety of chamber works for various groupings of instruments.
University Band and Wind Symphony

Kennesaw State University School of Music presents University Band, directed by Dr. Trey Harris, Assistant Director of Bands and Lecturer of Music, and Wind Symphony, directed by Dr. Debra Traficante, Associate Director of Bands and Assistant Professor of Music .
2018 Student Composers Recital

Sean Brinkley Jr., Ben Champion, Nicholas Felder, Andrew Niehoff, Rachel Rabeneck, and Eric Ramos

The 2018 Student Composers Recital features performances of works created by KSU student composers with direction from Composer-in-Residence, Dr. Laurence Sherr.
Junior Recital: Gage Fisher, jazz trombone

Gage Fisher, Miles Bonaker, Connor Sullivan, Zach Wilson, Tyler Truelove, and Andrew Stewart

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Performance. Mr. Fisher studies trombone with Wes Funderburk and Tom Gibson.
Senior Recital: Jordan Sommer, piano

Jordan Sommer

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Performance. Mr. Sommer studies piano with Robert Henry.
Jazz Combos

Two special performances in the Onyx Theater at Kennesaw State University (5:30pm and 8pm) feature several KSU student jazz combos.
Summit Piano Trio

Helen Kim, Charae Krueger, and Robert Henry

This KSU School of Music performance by Summit Piano Trio features violinist Helen Kim, cellist Charae Krueger, and pianist Robert Henry.
Faculty Jazz Parliament, "Introducing Karla Harris"

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

This performance by the KSU Faculty Jazz Parliament introduces Artist-in-Residence jazz vocalist, Karla Harris. Also featured are 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.
Faculty Recital: Todd Skitch, flute with Robert Henry, piano

Todd Skitch and Robert Henry

This KSU School of Music faculty performance features Todd Skitch, Artist in Residence in Flute, and Robert Henry, Coordinator of Piano Studies and Assistant Professor of Music.
Opera Theater, "Dido and Aeneas"

Erika Tazawa, Arie Motschman, and Judith Cole

Henry Purcell’s "Dido and Aeneas," is a timeless story of love and tragedy. Presented with full orchestra and theatrical production, the opera’s tragic conclusion culminates in one of the most gripping arias ever written: “Dido’s Lament.”
Year of India: Tabla Master Zakir Hussain with Rakesh Chaurasia, Bansuri

Zakir Hussain and Rakesh Chaurasia

This special performance features Zakir Hussain, tabla virtuoso and internationally acclaimed percussionist and world musician, with bansuri player Rakesh Chaurasia. Presented as part of KSU's Year of India, this event is a collaboration between the KSU School of Music and KSU's Division of Global Affairs.
Jazz Ensemble I

Kristin Houston and Rebecca Miller

This KSU School of Music performance features Jazz Ensemble I led by Sam Skelton, Director of Jazz Studies and Senior Lecturer of Saxophone.
Faculty Recital: Christina Smith, flute with Robert Henry, piano

Christina Smith and Robert Henry

This Kennesaw State University faculty recital features Artist-in-Residence in Flute and Part-Time Professor of Music, Christina Smith and Assistant Professor of Piano and Coordinator of Piano Studies, Robert Henry.
Guest Artist Recital: J. Taylor Hightower, baritone and Michael Buchman, piano

J. Taylor Hightower and Michael Bunchman

The Kennesaw State University School of Music presents guest artist Taylor Hightower, baritone, Associate Professor of Music at The University of Southern Mississippi along with Michael Bunchman, pianist, Assistant Professor of Collaborative Piano, University of Southern Mississippi.
Wind Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra Strings featuring Jonathan Steltzer, Soprano Saxophone Soloist and 2018 KSU Concerto Winner

Jonathan Steltzer

This performance of the KSU Wind Ensemble, led by Dr. David Kehler, Director of Bands and Professor of Music, and string players from the KSU Symphony Orchestra, led by Dr. Nathaniel Parker, Director of Orchestral Studies and Assistant Professor of Music, features Jonathan Steltzer, winner of the 2018 KSU Concerto Competition on soprano saxophone.
Junior Recital: Savannah English, oboe and English horn

Savannah English, Lauren Greene, Jachai Wilmont, Joey Grunkemeyer, Mary Madison Jones, and Judith Cole

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Performance. Ms. English studies oboe with Elizabeth Koch Tiscione.
American Contemporary Music Ensemble

Ben Russell, Laura Lutzke, Isabel Hagen, Clarice Jensen, and Peter Dugan

The American Contemporary Music Ensemble (ACME) present a special performance at Kennesaw State as part of the School of Music's 2017-18 Signature Series. This performance will feature works inspired by the group’s debut portrait album, Thrive on Routine, which highlights ACME's make-up of performers who are also composers.