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

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Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

Thomas Søndergård and Alexandre Tharaud

Conductor Thomas Søndergård leads the Atlanta Symphony in the orchestra’s final performance at Kennesaw State University during the 2015-16 season. Pianist Alexandre Tharaud plays Ravel’s Concerto in D Major for the Left Hand Alone, a remarkable synthesis of classical and jazz elements commissioned by pianist Paul Wittgenstein who lost his right arm during the First World War. Following is Ravel’s Rapsodie Espagnol, a magically orchestrated celebration of the beauties and mysteries of Spain with enticing melodies and rhythms. The program is bounded by a pair of works about the sea: Berlioz’s Overture to Le Corsaire inspired by Lord Byron’s tale of the seafaring hero and Debussy’s La Mer inspired by the composer’s lifelong passion for the sea.
Senior Recital: Brittany Griffith, mezzo-soprano

Brittany Griffith and Brenda Brent

Brittany Griffith is pursuing a Music Minor. Brittany studies voice with Jana Young.
Senior Recital: Michael DeSousa, trombone

Michael DeSousa, Judy Cole, Brandon Austin, Patrick Arthur, Brandon Boone, and Janna Graham

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Performance. Mr. DeSousa studies trombone with Thomas Gibson and Wes Funderburk.
Akerman-Teixeira Duo

Mary Akerman and Robert Teixeira

Lecturer of Guitar Mary Akerman welcomes fellow classical guitarist and duo partner Robert Teixeira for a special performance featuring a selection of traditional and contemporary works for classical guitar duo.
Senior Recital: Jonathan Fallin, trumpet

Jonathan Fallin, Judy Cole, Jonathan Klausman, Pablo Gonzalez, Devin Witt, and Andrew Pellom

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Education. Mr. Fallin studies trumpet with Dr. Douglas Lindsey.
Senior Recital: Mark Fucito, trumpet

Mark Fucito, Judy Cole, Nicolas Chambers, Francisco Lora, and Jonathan Pace

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Education. Mr. Fucito studies trumpet with Dr. Douglas Lindsey.
Summit Piano Trio

Helen Kim, Charae Krueger, and Robert Henry

Summit Piano Trio, featuring violinist Helen Kim, cellist Charae Krueger, and pianist Robert Henry, perform piano trios by Beethoven (No. 4) and Mendelssohn (No. 1) and Serenade for Piano Trio by Theodor Kirchner.
Senior Recital: Melissa Rolón, flute

Melissa Rolón and Judy Cole

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.
Jazz Ensemble I

Tim Whalen and Trey Wright

Jazz Ensemble I presents Tim Whalen, composer, arranger and pianist, and special guest, Trey Wright, guitar.
Faculty Jazz Parliament, "Our Favorite Tunes!"

Sam Skelton, Lester Walker, Wes Funderburk, Trey Wright, Tyrone Jackson, Marc Miller, and Justin Chesarek

KSU Jazz Faculty performing some of their favorite tunes.
Andrew Cooperstock, piano

Andrew Cooperstock

Guest pianist, Andrew Cooperstock, presents "Piano Music of Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990).
Kennesaw State Festival of New Music, Music of Origin

Lauren Goans and Daniel Goans

Kennesaw State Festival of New Music presents Music of Origins March 14-17, 2016.

The 2016 Music of Origins festival is a special presentation of the annual Kennesaw State Festival of New Music (KSFNM). This year’s festival focuses on music and composers from several specific cultural backgrounds that inform the musical traditions of these cultures and ethnic groups. Chinese ethnic and folk traditions will be highlighted in a special performance by Voice of Yunnan. American folk acoustic duo Lowland Hum explore folk traditions and the intersection of creative writing with music and lyrics. KSU Symphony Orchestra and Wind Ensemble welcome guest composer Kamran Ince whose Turkish/American ancestry influences his music and highlights Turkish/Balkan traditions. In addition to performances, the festival will also feature various residency actitivies.
Faculty Recital: Lester Walker, trumpet

Lester Walker and Judy Boehm

Kennesaw State University School of Music Artist-in-Residence in Jazz Trumpet, Lester Walker, along with guest pianist, Judy Boehm in concert.
Kennesaw State University Men's Ensemble ACDA Conference

Sherri N. Barrett

The KSU Men’s Ensemble is honored to perform at the 2016 American Choral Directors Southern Division Conference in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Helen Kim, violin with guest pianist, Sakiko Ohashi

Helen Kim and Sakiko Ohashi

Associate Professor of Violin Helen Kim performs an exciting program with guest pianist Sakiko Ohashi, featuring violin sonatas by Handel (Sonata No. 4), Schumann (Sonata in A Minor, Op. 105), and Brahms (Sonata No. 3, Op. 108).
Chamber Singers and Men's Ensemble, "American Choral Directors Association Preview Concert"

Chamber Singers and Men's Ensemble, directed by Dr. Leslie Blackwell, perform sacred and traditional works as well as recent compositions in advance of their upcoming performance at the American Choral Directors Association conference.
University Chorale and Women's Choir, "Behold, How Good"

Alison Mann and Brenda Brent

Under the direction of Dr. Alison Mann, University Chorale and Women's Choir present a program titled "Behold, How Good," featuring sacred and secular works from a wide variety of composers and arrangers in the choral music repertoire.
Spring Faculty Recital: Robert Henry, piano

Robert Henry

His playing described as "absolutely enchanting" by Gramophone Magazine, Artist-in-Residence in Piano Dr. Robert Henry presents a program featuring sonatas by Domenico Scarlatti and Carl Vine, additional works by Chopin and Brahms, plus a special performance of John Cage's 4'33".
Philharmonic and Concert Band

Charles Laux, Debra Traficante, and Cory Meals

Philharmonic and Concert Band each consist of student musicians from across the university and combine to present an exciting program featuring works by significant composers from their respective repertoires.
Georgian Chamber Players, "An American in Paris"

David Coucheron, Reid Harris, Christopher Rex, Julie Coucheron, and Elizabeth Pridgen

The Georgian Chamber Players present "An American in Paris," performing Mozart's Piano Quartet in E-flat major, K. 493, Camille Saint-Saëns' Sonata for Violin and Piano, and Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue.
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

Karen Gomyo

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra; Cristian Macelaru, conductor, and Karen Gomyo, violin

The ASO presents an evening of works from Russian composers featuring Stravinsky’s Petrushka, Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto performed by violinist Karen Gomyo, and Sergei Lyapounov’s orchestral transcription of Balakirev’s Islamey.
Wind Ensemble

John Warren, Andrew Boss, and Joseph Schwantner

Wind Ensemble welcomes Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Joseph Schwantner and guest composer Andrew Boss to KSU for this very special performance featuring premieres of new works by each composer: Schwantner's Luminosity and Boss' Tetelestai.
Jazz Ensembles

Jazz Ensemble I plays a set titled "Certified Williams" featuring the music of Steve Williams, Senior Chief Musician and saxophonist, composer, and arranger with the U.S. Navy Band Commodores. Jazz Ensemble II performs a set of great jazz tunes by significant jazz composers.
Vega String Quartet

Domenic Salerni, Jessica Shuang Wu, Yinzi Kong, and Guang Wang

The Vega String Quartet, Quartet in Residence at Emory University, has performed all over the world and will play a special program at KSU featuring Haydn's String Quartet in B minor (Op. 33, No. 1), Janáček's String Quartet No. 2 ("Intimate Letters"), and Mendelssohn's String Quartet No. 4.
Brazilian Choro featuring Quarteto Viagem

Andrew Connell, Sergio Krakowski, Richard Miller, and Vitor Gonçalves

The Kennesaw State University Division of Global Affairs, School of Music, and Department of Museums, Archives and Rare Books, present Brazilian Choro featuring Quarteto Viagem.