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

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Junior Recital: Stacey L. Novik, trumpet

Stacey L. Novik, Michael Opitz, Patrick Arthur, Brian Reid, Brandon Boone, and Jonathan Pace

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Performance. Ms. Novik studies trumpet with Lester Walker.
KSU Philharmonic and Concert Band

Charles Laux, Debra Traficante, and Cory Meals

Philharmonic performs March of the Resistance from "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" and more. Concert Band presents selections by composers Peter Mennin, Andrew Boysen, Jr, Percy Grainger, and Darius Milhaud.
KSU Wind Ensemble

David T. Kehler, Cory Meals, and Kyle Green

KSU Wind Ensemble performs Old Home Days Suite by Charles Ives, Viet Cuong's Moth led by guest conductor Cory Meals, Crown Imperial by William Walton, and a special performance of July Nights composed by KSU Composition Competition winner Kyle Green.
Junior Recital: Dustin Price, bassoon

Dustin Price and Judy Cole

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Performance. Mr. Price studies bassoon with Laura Najarian.
Senior Recital: Alyssa Jones, clarinet

Alyssa Jones and Judy Cole

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Education. Ms. Jones studies clarinet with John Warren.
2016 Spring Opera Gala, "Modern Mozart"

Eileen Moremen, Todd Wedge, Judy Cole, and Erika Tazawa

Witness the timeless wit and splendor of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in KSU Opera Theatre's 2016 Spring Opera Gala, Modern Mozart. This special performance features beloved scenes by the Classical master with a fresh, modern twist and absolutely no powdered wigs.
Junior Recital: Jonathan Klausman, trumpet

Jonathan Klausman and Arie Motschman

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Performance. Mr. Klausman studies trumpet with Dr. Doug Lindsey and Michael Tiscione.
Jazz Combos "Spring Concert"

Marc Miller and Justin Chesarek

Student jazz combos directed by jazz faculty members Marc Miller and Justin Chesarek perform tunes by jazz greats as well as original compositions and new arrangements of jazz standards.
Senior Recital: Soyoun Min Sheehan, piano

Soyoun Min Sheehan

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Performance. Ms. Sheehan studies piano with Soohyun Yun.
2016 Student Compostition Concert

Christian Artieda, Nicholas Felder, Joshua Little, Andrew Niehoff, Rachel Rabeneck, Eric Ramos, and J. Jakari Rush

The School of Music's talented student composers present a concert featuring the students' original composed works performed by a wide variety of ensembles and instrumentation.
Jazz Guitar Ensemble and Jazz Combos

2018 Jazz Combo, Brooker Hall Jazz Combo and Jazz Guitar Ensemble in concert, directed by Trey Wright.
Junior Recital: Catherine Rothery, flute

Catherine Rothery, Peter Marshall, David Anders, Elise Conti, Ryan Tang, and Shelby Jones

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Performance. Ms. Rothery studies flute with Christina Smith.
Senior Recital: Samantha Tang, viola

Samantha Tang and Arie Motschman

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Performance. Ms. Tang studies viola with Catherine Lynn.
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.