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

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KSU Opera Theater presents, "Speed Dating TONIGHT!"

Judith Cole, Michael Korwek, Joe Donohue, and Daniel Kim

KSU Opera Theater presents a one-act comic opera, Speed Dating Tonight!, set in present-day USA. With words and music by Michael Ching, this story of an evening at the Night Owl Café with seekers of romance and a good time may surprise you! It’s tender, witty, full of character and fabulous melodies. Sign-up, sit down, the bell rings, you go ‘round!
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Peter & the Wolf and Friends

Andrew Puckett, Andrea Washington, and Jeffry C. Zwartjes

The Atlanta Symphoy Orchestra performs a special family program featuring Prokofiev’s classic children's symphony, Peter and the Wolf, and other fun songs! Kids will learn about the instruments of the orchestra in this family-friendly performance and puppeteers will join the orchestra to bring the characters to life!
Junior Recital: Rachel Fishback, viola

Rachel Fishback and Arie Motschman

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Performance. Ms. Fishback studies viola with Paul Murphy.
"Songs Not Silenced: Music Forbidden in the Holocaust"

Jana Young, Oral Moses, Judy Cole, Laurence Sherr, and David Green

Kennesaw State University School of Music presents this special performance, "Songs Not Silenced: Music Forbidden in the Holocaust," featuring Jana Young, soprano, Oral Moses, bass-baritone, Judy Cole, piano, and commentary by program coordinator Dr. Laurence Sherr along with David Green.
Classical Guitar Ensemble and Jazz Guitar Ensemble

Patrick Arthur and Brandon Boone

Kennesaw State University School of Music presents 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.
Faculty Jazz Parliament, "Miles"

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

KSU Faculty Jazz Parliament performs the music of the great Miles Davis. This performance features 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, Justin Chesarek on drums.
Faculty Recital: Helen Kim, violin with Julie Coucheron, piano

Helen Kim and Julie Coucheron

Kennesaw State University School of Music presents Faculty Recital: Helen Kim, violin with Julie Coucheron, piano.
Faculty Recital: Christina Smith, flute with Robert Henry, piano

Christina Smith and Robert Henry

Kennesaw State University School of Music presents Christina Smith, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Principal Flute and KSU Artist-in-Residence in Flute, in recital with KSU Artist-in-Residence in Piano, Robert Henry.
Jazz Combos

Rebecca Miller

Kennesaw State University School of Music presents Jazz Combos, a performance featuring four student jazz combos.
Jazz Combos and Jazz Ensemble I

Kennesaw State School of Music presents Jazz Combos followed by Jazz Ensemble I.
Summit Piano Trio

Helen Kim, Charae Krueger, and Robert Henry

Kennesaw State University School of Music presents Summit Piano Trio featuring Helen Kim, violin, Charae Krueger, cello and Robert Henry, piano.
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.