
Bailey School of Music Concert Programs
Below is a collection of programs from the Kennesaw State University School of Music.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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").
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.