The School of Music frequently features performances by guest artists and ensembles with significant musical careers representing many different instruments, disciplines, and styles and from renowned universities and performing ensembles from around the world.
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Guest Artist Masterclass - Ryan McCullough, Piano
Guest Artist Masterclass - Ryan McCullough, Piano
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Guest Artist Masterclass - Stephanie Blythe, Mezzo-Soprano
Guest Artist Masterclass - Stephanie Blythe, Mezzo-Soprano
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ArtsKSU Presents: Anthony McGill & The Pacifica Quartet
Program for Anthony McGill & The Pacifica Quartet
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Romantic Classics: Gwinnett Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Singers, Georgia Brass Band, Kennesaw State Trumpet Ensemble
Program for "Romantic Classics"
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An Evening of French Music with Gabriel Richard and Jean-Frédéric Neuburger
Violinist and Duke University faculty, Gabriel Richard, joins award-winning pianist-composer Jean-Frédérique Neuburger in a program of Mr. Neuburger’s compositions and violin sonatas by Claude Debussy and Robert Schumann. A special presentation in partnership with the Consulate of France in Atlanta. Open admissions – no tickets required.
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PROJECT Trio
Combining the virtuosity of world-class artists with the energy of rock stars, PROJECT Trio is breaking down traditional ideas of chamber music. They make a big impact on audiences of all ages by blending their classical training with an eclectic taste in musical styles. Genre-defying, PROJECT Trio is acclaimed by DownBeat Magazine as “packed with musicianship, joy and surprise” and “exciting a new generation of listeners about the joys of classical and jazz music.”
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Year of Morocco presents Innov Gnawa
This very special performance features Innov Gnawa, a GRAMMY-nominated musical collective dedicated to exploring Morocco's Gnawa music tradition. Often called "the Moroccan Blues," Gnawa music is the ritual trance music of Morocco's black communities and has a distinctive raw and hypnotic power played by an array of unique instruments. Formed by Moroccan expats and master Gnawa musicians, Innov Gnawa is based in New York City and has been making a big splash playing the city's most prestigious rooms including Lincoln Center, Music Hall of Williamsburg, Brooklyn Bowl, Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall, and the storied backroom at Brooklyn's Barbès. Presented as part of KSU's Year of Morocco, this event is a collaboration between the KSU School of Music and KSU's Division of Global Affairs.
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Guest Artist Recital: J. Taylor Hightower, baritone and Michael Buchman, piano
J. Taylor Hightower and Michael Bunchman
The Kennesaw State University School of Music presents guest artist Taylor Hightower, baritone, Associate Professor of Music at The University of Southern Mississippi along with Michael Bunchman, pianist, Assistant Professor of Collaborative Piano, University of Southern Mississippi.
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Year of India: Tabla Master Zakir Hussain with Rakesh Chaurasia, Bansuri
Zakir Hussain and Rakesh Chaurasia
This special performance features Zakir Hussain, tabla virtuoso and internationally acclaimed percussionist and world musician, with bansuri player Rakesh Chaurasia. Presented as part of KSU's Year of India, this event is a collaboration between the KSU School of Music and KSU's Division of Global Affairs.
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KSU Confucius Institute presents "East Meets West" Chinese-American Cultural Exchange Concert
Di Sheng, Yan Lu, Ting Yao, Jana Young, Todd Wedge, Nathan Munson, and Eric Jenkins
Presented by the KSU Confucius Institute and KSU School of Music, this special performance will feature singers from the Yangzhou University College of Music with additional performances by faculty and students of the KSU School of Music. The program will include Chinese folk songs, poetry, art songs, and opera as well as works by Mozart, Puccini, Gluck, and more performed by soprano Ms. Di Sheng, soprano and Head of Vocal Music Teaching, Ms. Yan Lu, and baritone and Head of Music Performance Teaching, Mr. Ting Yao.
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Holiday Concert featuring Atlanta Vocal Project, Song of Atlanta and SoundFX
KSU School of Music presents a special holiday performance featuring Song of Atlanta and Atlanta Vocal Project. This pair of award-winning Atlanta-based a cappella vocal ensembles share their passion for harmony in this special seasonal performance.
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Guest Artist Recital: Ning An, piano
Ning An
KSU School of Music presents guest artist recital featuring pianist Ning An.
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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.
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The Atlanta Balalaika Society Orchestra
Tetiana Khomenko and Vitalii Lyman
Kennesaw State University School of Music is proud to partner with KSU's Division of Global Affairs to present an evening of Russian folk music featuring the Atlanta Balalaika Society!
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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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Andrew Cooperstock, piano
Andrew Cooperstock
Guest pianist, Andrew Cooperstock, presents "Piano Music of Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990).
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David Coucheron and Friends
David Coucheron, Julie Coucheron, Helen Kim, Kenn Wagner, Catherine Lynn, and Charae Krueger
David Coucheron, Concertmaster for the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, stars in this performance along with chamber musicians from Kennesaw State University School of Music.
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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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Guest Artist: Alice Giles, harp
Alice Giles
Kennesaw State University School of Music presents guest artist Alice Giles, harpist.
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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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Guest Artist: Ronald Chioldi, piano
Ronald Chioldi
KSU School of Music presents a guest artist piano solo recital featuring Ronald Chioldi, piano.
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Brazilian Guitarist Felipe Coelho, "Todas as Direções"
Felipe Coelho, Sam Skelton, Marc Miller, and Justin Chesarek
Brazilian Guitarist Felipe Coelho presents “Todas as Direções” with KSU Symphony Orchestra and KSU Jazz Parliament Trio.
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