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

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KSFNM: Wind Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra

James M. Stephenson and John Warren

This performance is part of the 2017 Kennesaw State Festival of New Music (KSFNM) and features the KSU Wind Ensemble directed by David Kehler and KSU Symphony Orchestra directed by Nathaniel Parker.
KSFNM: Faculty Chamber Players, "Soldier's and Devil's Tales"

John Warren, Andrew Brady, Doug Lindsey, Brian Hecht, John Lawless, Helen Kim, Joe McFadden double bass, and Harrison Long

This special performance of the 2017 Kennesaw State Festival of New Music (KSFNM) features KSU faculty performing Igor Stravinsky's L'Histoire du soldat (The Soldier's Tale) followed by The Devil's Tale, James M. Stephenson's sequel to Stravinsky's esteemed work.
Philharmonic and University Band

John Irrera

Kennesaw State University School of Music presents Philharmonic directed by Christopher Thibdeau and featuring guest violinist, John Irrera, and University Band directed by Cory Meals.
Atlanta Chamber Players, "Music of Norway"

Efe Baltacigil, David Coucheron, Helen Hwaya Kim, Julie Coucheron, and Elizabeth Pridgen

The Atlanta Chamber Players return to KSU joined by a special guest artist, cellist Efe Baltacigil. Hailing from Turkey, Baltacigil is currently the Principal Cellist of the Seattle Symphony Orchestra and a member artist of the prestigious Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. ASO Concertmaster David Coucheron and his sister, pianist Julie Coucheron, will perform works composed in their native land of Norway. Violinist Helen Hwaya Kim and pianist Elizabeth Pridgen will also perform at this concert.
KSU Chorale, Men's Ensemble, Chamber Singers and Gospel Choir, "Gospel Celebration"

Sherri Barrett, Drew Lloyd, and Andrew Creech

Kennesaw State University School of Music presents a special performance featuring Robert Ray's Gospel Mass and other sacred works performed by Chamber Singers, Men's Ensemble, University Chorale under the direction of Dr. Leslie Blackwell, and Gospel Choir directed by Dr. Oral Moses.
Akerman-Teixeira Duo

Mary Akerman and Robert Teixeira

Kennesaw State University School of Music presents Faculty Recital: Mary Akerman, classical guitar, performing with Robert Teixeira, classical guitar, as the Akerman-Teixeira Duo.
Women's Choir with Lost Mountain Middle School 7th and 8th Grade Choirs

Grace Johnston, Huijeong Lee, Lindsey Sanders, Bekah Clegg, Aimee Ouellet, Regan Romuno, Tessa Walker, Caty Mae Loomis, Marielle Reed, Rachel Fishback, Joe Donahue, and Brenda Brent

Kennesaw State University School of Music presents Women's Choir with Lost Mountain Middle School 7th and 8th Grade Choirs with Brenda Brent, piano.
Wind Symphony

Kennesaw State University School of Music presents Wind Symphony conducted by Debra Traficante.
Faculty Recital: Robert Henry, piano, Spring Recital

Robert Henry

Kennesaw State University School of Music presents faculty member Robert Henry, piano, presenting his Spring Recital.
Faculty Liederabend 2017

Leah Partridge, Jana Young, Todd Wedge, Oral Moses, Edward Eanes, Judy Cole, and Erika Tazawa

Kennesaw State University School of Music features Faculty Liederabend 2017 presenting "Developments in German Art Song, Beethoven to Strauss."
Jazz Ensembles

Kennesaw State University School of Music performance features Jazz Ensemble I , led by Sam Skelton, and Jazz Ensemble II, led by Wes Funderburk.
Symphony Orchestra featuring Helen Kim and Allatoona High School Sinfonia Orchestra with Judith Cole

Helen Kim and Judith Cole

KSU School of Music presents Symphony Orchestra directed by Dr. Nathaniel F. Parker featuring Helen Kim along with Allatoona High School Sinfonia Orchestra.
Faculty Chamber Players and Friends

Helen Kim, Catherine Lynn, Paul Murphy, Charae Krueger, Christina Smith, Elizabeth Koch Tiscione, and Elisabeth Remy

KSU Faculty Chamber Players features members of the KSU School of Music faculty performing repertoire for various groupings of strings, winds, and piano. This performance features the following performers: Helen Kim, violin; Catherine Lynn, viola; Paul Murphy, viola; Charae Krueger, cello; Christina Smith, flute; Elisabeth Koch Tiscione, oboe; and Elisabeth Remy Johnson, harp.
Guest Artist Recital: Ning An, piano

Ning An

KSU School of Music presents guest artist recital featuring pianist Ning An.
Collage Concert 2017

An exciting highlight each season, the School of Music is proud to present the 11th Annual Collage Concert. Collage, a major fundraising event for supporting scholarships for music students, is the signature production of the School of Music featuring soloists, chamber groups, and ensembles totaling almost 300 student and faculty performers. This special production features a rapid-fire program of diverse works presented as flowing vignette performances with unique lighting and stage design that combine to create a truly memorable and unique experience.
Faculty Recital: Charae Krueger, cello

Charae Krueger and Robert Henry

Kennesaw State University School of Music presents a faculty recital featuring Artist-in-Residence in cello, Charae Krueger, along with Artist-in-Residence in piano, Robert Henry.
Faculty Recital: Trey Wright, guitar, "Some of my Best Friends are Saxophonists"

Trey Wright, Mace Hibbard, Sam Skelton, Marc Miller, and Marlon Patton

Trey Wright, guitarist and Senior Lecturer of Jazz Studies and Jazz Guitar, performs sax-filled tunes featuring saxophonists Mace Hibbard and Sam Skelton. "The title of this program was inspired by bassist Ray Brown’s Some of my best friends are … album series in which each album would feature some of Ray’s favorite artists on a specific instrument. Over the past several years I have been fortunate to have Mace and Sam perform music I have written, but I have never had the opportunity to have both saxophonists on the same concert. Tonight’s program will celebrate the artistry of both musicians with a mix of older and more recent original compositions.
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Family Holiday Concert

John Lemley

The Atlanta Symphony comes to KSU for the holidays! Enjoy music from The Nutcracker, join in a festive sing-along, and have a holly jolly Christmas with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and the whole family in Morgan Concert Hall.
Junior Recital: Dorian Silva, cello

Dorian Silva and Francisco Silva

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Performance. Mr. Silva studies cello with Charae Krueger.
Senior Recital: Jonathan Flores, jazz guitar

Jonathan Flores

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Education. Mr. Flores studies jazz guitar with Trey Wright.
Senior Recital: Pablo Gonzalez, trumpet

Pablo Gonzalez, Arie Motschman, Simon Needle, and Brooks Payne

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Education. Mr. Gonzalez studies trumpet with Douglas Lindsey.
Senior Recital: Selena Sanchez, percussion

Selena Sanchez

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Education. Ms. Sanchez studies percussion with John Lawless.
Junior Recital: Jonathan Pace, jazz percussion

Jonathan Pace, Drew Lloyd, Brian Reid, Stacey Novik, and Michael Optiz

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: Brian Reid, jazz piano

Brian Reid, Drew Lloyd, and Jonathan Pace

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Performance. Mr. Reid studies jazz piano with Tyrone Jackson.
Senior Recital: Victoria Caracci, soprano

Victoria Caracci and Erika Tazawa

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Performance. Ms. Caracci studies voice with Jana Young.