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

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KSU Holiday Concert 2017

Judith Cole, Sherri N. Barrett, Jeremiah Robinson, and Lucas Gray

Kick off your holiday season with the School of Music as we celebrate the season and present holiday favorites performed by the KSU Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and choirs. This performance will feature carols sung by KSU choirs, a special "Christmas at the Movies" medley performed by the KSU Symphony Orchestra including music from Home Alone, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Polar Express, and more.
Senior Recital: Michael Stuart Roberts, violoncello

Michael Stuart Roberts and Judith Cole

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Performance. Mr. Roberts studies violoncello with Charae Krueger.
Senior Recital: Jonathan Pace, jazz percussion

Jonathan Pace, Michael Opitz, Mark Fucito, Brian Reid, Drew Lloyd, Patrick Arthur, and Kristin Houston

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Performance. Mr. Pace studies jazz percussion with Justin Chesarek.
Senior Recital: Rachel Ann LaRocca, violin

Rachel Ann LaRocca and Judith Cole

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Education. Ms. LaRocca studies violin with Kenn Wagner.
Junior Recital: Ben Schiele, trumpet

Ben Schiele and Judith Cole

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Performance. Mr. Schiele studies trumpet with Douglas Lindsey.
Junior Recital: Dennis Durrett-Smith, jazz percussion

Dennis Durrett-Smith, Damontae Scott, Francisco Lora, 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.
Trumpet Ensemble, Philharmonic, and University Band

This KSU School of Music performance features Trumpet Ensemble directed by Douglas Lindsey, Philharmonic directed by Nancy Conley, and University Band directed by Trey Harris.
Jazz Ensembles

Kristin Houston and Rebecca Miller

KSU School of Music presents Jazz Ensembles featuring Jazz Ensemble I, led by Director of Jazz Studies Sam Skelton, and Jazz Ensemble II, led by Wes Funderburk.
Junior

Francisco Antonio Lora, Kevin Bales, Robert Boone, and Kristin Houston

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Performance. Mr. Lora studies double bass with Marc Miller.
Senior Recital: Anthony Newman, cello

Anthony Newman and Caleb Houck

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Education. Mr. Newman studies cello with Charae Krueger.
Senior Recital: Dalton Hancock, piano

Dalton Hancock

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Education. Mr. Hancock studies piano with Julie Coucheron.
Senior Recital: Justin Aubrey Rawlings, violin

Justin Aubrey Rawlings and Judith Cole

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Education. Mr. Rawlings studies violin with Helen Kim.
Opera Theater, "Who Wears the Pants?"

Judith Cole and Erika Tazawa

KSU Opera Theater presents a special evening of opera scenes featuring "pants roles" including scenes from Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro, Handel's Serse, Gluck's Orpheo ed Euridice, and Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel.
Senior Recital: Niccole Winney, soprano

Niccole Winney and Brenda Brent

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Education. Ms. Winney studies voice with Nathan Munson.
Wind Symphony and Wind Ensemble

Tyler S. Grant

This performance features Wind Symphony, directed by Debra Traficante, and Wind Ensemble with guest composer Tyler S. Grant, directed by David T. Kehler.
Women's Choir with Ford Elementary Chorus

Brenda Brent, Will Myers, Ayana Thomas, and Caty Mae Loomis

This performance features KSU Women's Choir directed by Dr. Alison Mann, Associate Professor of Choral Music Education, along with Ford Elementary Chorus, directed by Craig Hurley.
Mixed Chamber Ensembles

This performance of Mixed Chamber Ensembles features students performing a variety of chamber works for various groupings of instruments.
Senior Recital: Crystal Maldonado, clarinet

Crystal Maldonado, Judith Cole, and Michael Ollman

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Education. Ms. Maldonado studies clarinet with John Warren.
Gospel Choir with guest artist Babbie Mason

Babbie Mason, Lauryn Davis, DeeDee West, Jeremy Jakari Rush, Terea Tarver, and Cory Mason

This KSU School of Music performance features special guest artist, Babbie Mason. 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.
Choral Ensembles, "Celtic and English Traditions"

Cody O'Shea, Christopher Bowers, and Sherri N. Barrett

This KSU School of Music performance features KSU Chamber Singers, Men's Ensemble, and University Chorale directed by Dr. Leslie J. Blackwell, Director of Choral Activities.
Junior Recital: Simon Needle, jazz guitar

Simon Needle, Andrew Ereddia, Damontae Scott, Gage Fisher, Jonathan Pace, and Francisco Lora

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Performance. Mr. Needle studies guitar with Trey Wright.
Symphony Orchestra, "From the New World"

This special performance, "From the New World," features the KSU Symphony Orchestra led by Dr. Nathaniel F. Parker, Director of Orchestral String Studies.
Faculty Recital: Helen Kim, violin with Robert Henry, piano

Helen Kim and Robert Henry

This KSU School of Music performance features Professor of Violin, Helen Kim and Assistant Professor of Music and pianist, Robert Henry.
Senior Recital: Elizabeth Shaver, soprano and Non-degree Recital: Lizzy Godwin, soprano

Elizabeth Shaver, Lizzy Godwin, and Brenda Brent

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Education. Ms. Shaver studies voice with Jana Young. Ms. Godwin studies voice with Eileen Moremen.
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.