Bailey School of Music Concert Programs
Below is a collection of programs from the Kennesaw State University School of Music.
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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.
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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.
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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".
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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KSU Symphony Orchestra
Helen Kim
The KSU Symphony Orchestra performs Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto featuring violinist Helen Kim and is joined by chamber orchestras from Peachtree Ridge High School and Duluth High School for additional great works, including Mars and Jupiter from Gustav Holst's The Planets.
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Faculty Chamber Players
Helen Kim, Kenn Wagner, Cathy Lynn, Paul Murphy, and Charae Krueger
KSU faculty violinists Helen Kim and Kenn Wagner, violists Cathy Lynn and Paul Murphy, and cellist Charae Krueger perform Mozart's String Quintet in C Minor, K. 406, and Dvořák's String Quintet in E-flat Major, Op. 97 ("American").
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10th Annual Collage Concert
Helen Kim, Robert Henry, Julie Coucheron, Emily Crisp, Camille Hathaway, Judy Cole, Leah Partridge, John Warren, and Doug Lindsey
An exciting highlight each season, the School of Music is proud to present the 10th 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 over 250 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. The Collage Concert features a matinee at 5 p.m. and evening performance at 8 p.m.
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Faculty Liederabend, "An Evening of German Art Song"
Eileen Moremen, Leah Partridge, Todd Wedge, Jana Young, Judy Cole, John Warren, Laura Najarian, and Ryan Gregory
An evening of German lieder and chamber music written by several great composers including Georg Frederich Händel, Franz Schubert, Louis Spohr, and Mátyás Seiber performed by KSU faculty members. This concert features sopranos Leah Partridge, Jana Young, and Eileen Moremen, tenor Todd Wedge, clarinetist John Warren, bassoonist Laura Najarian, pianist Judy Cole, and student violinist Ryan Gregory.
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"Game On" Live Video Game Music
KSU School of Music presents "GAME ON!" Live Video Game Music featuring KSU Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble and Chamber Singers.
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Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, "A Very Merry Holiday Pops!"
Michael Krajewski, Capathia Jenkins, and Morris Robinson
KSU School of Music presents the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, "A Very Merry Holiday Pops!"
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Senior Recital: Christian Fabrizio Artieda, jazz guitar
Christian Fabrizio Artieda, Jared Leach, Brandon Radaker, Jonathan Pace, Amy Smithwick, Megan Gibson, Elizabeth Shaver, Crystal Maldonado, Kate Chastain, Brittany Griffith, Naarah Callendar, Ericka Palmer, Shannan O'Dowd, Micah David, Susan Reyes, Samantha Tang, Kathryn Encisco, Lee Spence, Ryan Tang, and Stewart Yancey
This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Education. Mr. Artieda studies jazz guitar with Trey Wright.
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Senior Recital: Sara Knapp, flute
Sara Knapp and Judy Cole
This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Education. Ms. Knapp studies flute with Robert Cronin.
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Senior Recital: Shannan O'Dowd, soprano
Shannan O'Dowd and Judy Cole
This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Education. Ms. O'Dowd studies voice with Jana Young.
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Junior Recital: Ai Nguyen, piano
Ai Nguyen
This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Performance. Ms. Nguyen studies piano with Robert Henry.
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Junior Recital: Rachel Stein, soprano
Rachel Stein, Brenda Brent, and Ryan Tang
This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Performance. Ms. Stein studies voice with Eileen Moremen.
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Senior Recital: Mudussir Quraishi, clarinet
Mudussir Quraishi, Judy Cole, Emily Crisp, Soyoun Sheehan, Joe Donohue, Huigeong Lee, Nathaniel Roberts, Perry Morris, and Kathryn Encisco
This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Education. Mr. Quraishi studies clarinet with John Warren.
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Senior Recital: Brandon Taylor Austin, trumpet
Brandon Taylor Austin, Arie Motschman, Emily Crisp, Mike DeSousa, Janna Graham, Brandon Radaker, and Brian Reid
This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Performance. Mr. Austin studies trumpet with Douglas Lindsey.
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Senior Recital: Shelby Jones, bassoon
Shelby Jones, Benjamin Wadsworth, Catherine Rothery, Elise Conti, Musussir Quraishi, and David Anders
This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Performance. Ms. Jones studies bassoon with Laura Najarian.
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KSU Percussion Ensemble
John Lawless, Josh Bouland, Joe Donahue, Selena Sanchez, Michael Ollman, Mary Madison Jones, Caty Mae Loomis, and Eric Ramos
Kennesaw State University School of Music presents KSU Percussion Ensemble.