The School of Music's faculty regularly perform including programs featuring solo musicians, duos and other combinations of various instruments, chamber ensembles, and jazz combos.
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"Stories in Song": Voice Faculty Recital
Eric Jenkins, Nathan Munson, Todd Wedge, Heather Witt, and Jana Young
The talented members of the KSU voice faculty present a special recital with the works of Britten, Schubert, and Schumann. Featured Faculty artists include: Todd Wedge, Heather Witt, Jana Young, and Dr.s Nathan Munson and Eric Jenkins.
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Trumpet Festival of the Southeast at Kennesaw State University
Melvin Jones, Brad Cannata, Justin Chesarek, Daniel Lawrence, Rob Opitz, Joe Johnson, David Kehler, Doug Lindsey, Ryan Moser, Brian Shaw, and Jose Sibaja
Two special concerts which take place as part of the Trumpet Festival of the Southeast at Kennesaw State University. On Friday, January 31, The KSU Faculty Jazz Parliament welcome guest trumpeter Melvin Jones for a concert. On Saturday, February 1, The TFSE Finale Gala concert will include the Georgia Brass Band and KSU Wind Ensemble, who will be joined by trumpeters Jose Sibaja, Melvin Jones, Brian Shaw, Doug Lindsey, and Ryan Moser.
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Faculty Recital: Helen Kim and Robert Henry
Helen Kim and Robert Henry
Faculty recital featuring Helen Kim, Professor of Violin, and Robert Henry, Coordinator of Piano Studies. Featured composers include: Bach, Brahms, and Respighi.
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Faculty Recital: Helen Kim, violin and Robert Henry, piano
Helen Kim and Robert Henry
Faculty artists Helen Kim, violin and Robert Henry, piano present a recital with the works of Biber, Schumann, Boulanger, Part, and Franck.
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Summit Piano Trio
Helen Kim, Charae Krueger, and Robert Henry
The Summit Piano Trio, consisting of esteemed KSU Faculty Helen Kim (violin), Charae Krueger (cello), and Robert Henry (piano), present their fall 2020 concert. This concert features music of Haydn, Lalo, and Kirchner. Presented virtually from Morgan Concert Hall of the Bailey Performance Center.
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Summit Piano Trio
Helen Kim, Charae Krueger, and Robert Henry
The Summit Piano Trio, which includes KSU faculty Helen Kim (violin), Charae Krueger (cello), and Robert Henry (piano), present a recital featuring the works of Piazzolla, Brahms, and Haydn.
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Faculty Recital: Charae Krueger, Cello & Robert Henry, Piano with John Warren, Clarinet
Charae Krueger, Robert Henry, and John Warren
Artist-in-Residence of Cello Charae Krueger presents a recital featuring the works of Beethoven, Rota, Britten, and Chopin with fellow faculty guests Robert Henry and John Warren.
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"The Romance of Song": Duo Trompiano
Douglas Lindsey and Judith Cole
Duo Trompiano, consisting of trumpeter Dr. Douglas Lindsey and pianist Judith Cole, present a recital entitled "The Romance of Song", featuring the works of Rachmaninoff, Sondheim, Ewazen, Copland, and more.
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KSU Faculty Brass Recital
Douglas Lindsey, Hollie Lawing-Pritchard, Richard Williams, Ryan Moser, Paul Dickinson, J.D. Handshoe, Judy Cole, and Eric Jenkins
The Brass faculty of the KSU School of Music present their fall concert, with works by Booze, McKee, Atterburg, Williams, Handel, and Koetsier.
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KSU Chorale and Men's Ensemble
Reid Masters, Sherri Barrett, Christian Kilgore, Matt Andrews, Samuel Brooke, and Nicholas Bryant
The KSU Chorale and Men's Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Reid Masters, present their fall concert featuring the works of Clemons non Papa and Peter Hamlin.
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Kennesaw State University Symphony Strings
Nathaniel F. Parker
The KSU Symphony Strings present their September concert, featuring the works of Vivaldi, Arensky, Dvořák, and Nielsen.
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Senior Recital: Victoria Shrote, trombone
Victoria Shrote, Eddie Shrote, Andrea Shrote, Darby Shrote, Judith Cole, Natalie Hylton, Emily Gunby, and Emily Atkeison
This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Education. Ms. Shrote studies trombone with Prof. Hollie Lawing Pritchard.
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"Some of Our Favorite Tunes": KSU Faculty Jazz Parliament
Sam Skelton, Rob Opitz, Wes Funderburk, Trey Wright, Tyrone Jackson, Marc Miller, Justin Chesarek, and Karla Harris
The KSU Faculty Jazz Parliament present a concert entitled: "Some of Our Favorite Tunes".
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Presenting the "Partial-Ment": KSU Faculty Jazz Parliament
Sam Skelton, Rob Opitz, Tyrone Jackson, Marc Miller, and Justin Chesarek
A reduced-size KSU Faculty Jazz Parliament, under the direction of Director of Jazz studies and Senior Lecturer in Saxophone Sam Skelton, present a concert featuring the works of jazz musicians throughout the repertoire.
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Faculty Recital: Christina Smith, flute and Robert Henry, piano
Christina Smith and Robert Henry
Christina Smith, faculty flutist and principal flutist of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra will present a recital of virtuosic works for flute and piano by Faure, Reinecke, and Boehm. Piano accompaniment by KSU faculty pianist Robert Henry.
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Works for Two Pianos, featuring compositions and transcriptions by Debussy, Ravel, Sisask, Susman, Dessner and Trotignon
Erika Tazawa and Eric Jenkins
KSU School of Music piano faculty artists Erika Tazawa and Eric Jenkins present a concert of works for two pianos.
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Faculty Recital: Sean Thrower & Trey Wright, Guitar
Sean Thrower and Trey Wright
Guitar faculty Sean Thrower and Trey Wright present a special joint-recital featuring works by both artists, as well as other standards in classical and jazz guitar repertoire.
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Faculty Recital: Trey Wright Trey Wright (feat. Laura Coyle and Sean Thrower )
Trey Wright, Laura Coyle, and Sean Thrower
KSU faculty guitarist, Trey Wright and vocalist, Laura Coyle present an eclectic mix of music. Special appearance by guitarist and KSU Artist in Residence, Sean Thrower.
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Kennesaw State University Jazz Guitar Ensemble & Vocal Jazz Combo
Trey Wright, Karla Harris, and Tyrone Jackson
The KSU Jazz Guitar Ensemble and Vocal Jazz Combo present a virtual concert featuring varied repertoire. Ensembles are directed by Dr. Trey Wright and Professor Karla Harris.
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Faculty Jazz Parliament
KSU Faculty Jazz Parliament highlights the members of the School of Music's talented jazz faculty. This special performance features the music of Antonio Carlos Jobim and Astor Piazzolla and will include vocalist Karla Harris, 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, and Justin Chesarek on drums.
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Jason Casanova, euphonium
Jason Casanova and Eric Jenkins
KSU School of Music presents Jason Casanova, euphonium and Eric Jenkins, piano
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Faculty Recital: Justin Chesarek, drum set
Justin Chesarek, Kati Stewart, Patrick Arthur, and Marc Miller
Drummer Justin Chesarek lends a new perspective to familiar American songwriting ranging from gospel spirituals to pop songs, plus original material by Chesarek. The band, featuring faculty bassist Marc Miller, guitarist Patrick Arthur, and vocalist Kati Stewart, will introduce the jazz element of improvisation to songs where it did not previously exist and bridge the gap between contemporary songwriting and traditional jazz. Songs to include "Friendship" (Pops Staples), "She Came In Through The Bathroom Window" (The Beatles), "Lo and Behold" (James Taylor), and more.
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Steinway Spectacular 2019
David Coucheron and Indra Thomas
The KSU School of Music, an All-Steinway School, showcases its talented piano faculty and fleet of Steinway pianos in this special program featuring special guest artists David Coucheron, violinist and Concertmaster of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, and Indra Thomas, soprano and Metropolitan Opera star. Performance includes KSU piano faculty members Robert Henry, Julie Coucheron, Judith Cole, Tyrone Jackson, and Huu Mai.
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Junior Recital: Xandrya Kim Edwards, soprano
Xandrya Kim Edwards and Brenda Brent
This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Performance. Ms. Edwards studies voice with Eileen Moremen.
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Faculty Recital: Robert Henry, piano
Robert Henry
Pianist Robert Henry, KSU Director of Piano Studies and Assistant Professor of Music, presents a special solo recital. The Washington Post praised Dr. Henry's "dazzling ability to turn the percussion instrument into a sonorous orchestra… stratospheric sounds… rumbling earthiness… his colorful, virtuosic, sensitive playing proved that nothing surpasses finely executed Chopin."
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