Students in the School of Music perform recitals throughout their time at Kennesaw State University including featured solo recitals during their junior and senior years.
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The Blueprint: #BlackInTheArts
Melody Bearden, Asa Bradley, Dajon Carter, Colin Gregoire, Kaelan Harris-Patrick, Scott Lozier, Justice Michael, Christopher Nguyen, Auriyan Tillman, Ezra Trotman, Tyrone Jackson, Piper Johnson, Kenadee Knight, Jada Thomas, Ra'Mya Aikens, David Burroughs, Amani Clanton, Amaris Johnson, Nakia Lambert, Alexis Martin, Eileen Moyo, Brooklyn Norrington, Tyler VanDuvall, Paige Ealy, Camille Core, Mikaela Fraser, Nicholas Gillomen, Jaden Akins, Jessica Bell, Lauryn Davis, and Sydnee Goode
The Black Musicians Coalition is pleased to present The Blueprint: #blackinthearts, an interdisciplinary Black History celebration that incorporates new and old aspects of Black art and the impact that it has on current music and art styles. The production features an original arrangement of the Black National Anthem and multiple choreographed dance numbers all by KSU students as well as performances by KSU SOM faculty member Tyrone Jackson. This event is brought together by a collaboration of student leaders from each school in the College of the Arts: Music, Theater, Dance and Visual Arts. The acts highlight the students’ contributions to their disciplinary fields as well as their experiences being Black and in the arts.
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Senior Recital: Elaine Browns, mezzo-soprano
Elaine Brown and Eric Jenkins
This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Performance. Ms. Brown studies voice with Prof. Jana Young.
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2020-2021 KSU Concerto Competition Finals
Matt Andrews, Colin Gregoire, Jessica Bell, Scott Lozier, Andrew Hughes, Melody Bearden, Elijah Reeves, Esther Kim, Laurenz Oriondo, Judith Cole, and Eric Jenkins
Students of the KSU School of Music perform in the final round of the 2020-2021 Concerto Competition. Winners will perform with the KSU Symphony Orchestra or the KSU Wind Ensemble when health and safety permit. Presented virtually from Morgan Concert Hall of the Bailey Performance Center.
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Senior Recital: Marcel Benoit III and Taylor B. Hall, Voice
Marcel Benoit III and Taylor B. Hall
This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Education. Mr. Benoit studies voice with Eileen Moremen. Mr. Hall studies voice with Nathan Munson.
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Senior Recital: Brandon Cali, tenor
Brandon Cali and Eric Jenkins
This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree
Bachelor of Music in Music Education.
Mr. Cali studies voice with Prof. Jana Young.
Presented virtually from Morgan Concert Hall of the Bailey Performance Center.
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Senior Recital: Jared Cook, percussion
Jared Cook
This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Education. Mr. Cook studies percussion with Prof. John Lawless.
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Senior Recital: Jeavanie Desarmes, violin
Jeavanie Desarmes and Judith Cole
This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Education. Ms. Desarmes studies violin with Prof. Helen Kim.
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Senior Recital: J. Carlos Diaz H., jazz drumset
J. Carlos Diaz H.
This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Performance. Mr. Diaz studies jazz percussion with Prof. Justin Chesarek.
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Senior Recital: Emily Gunby, oboe & english horn
Emily Gunby, Judith Cole, Rachael Reaves, Emily O'Connor, CJ Markow, and Mia Rodriguez
This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Education. Ms. Gunby studies oboe with Prof. Elizabeth Koch Tiscione.
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Honors Voice Recital
Molly Jennings, Allie Eller, Ryan Valley, Marcel Benoit III, Lindsey Sanders, Jeffrey Dunbar, Victoria Brodeur, Trevor Walker, Deondria West, Lauryn Davis, Xandrya Edwards, Elaine Brown, Lindsay Peterson, Jeremiah Robinson, Sarah Joseph, and Jackson Arnold
Welcome to our KSU School of Music Honors Voice Recital. We are in the third year of presenting our talented vocal artists in a gala evening of beautiful song, beloved duets, and memorable ensembles. We are proud of our singers and the work they have done. Our voice faculty is a stellar group of artists and educators who are dedicated to each and every one of our singers. Thank you for attending tonight’s GALA event - KSU School of Music HONORS VOICE RECITAL.
KSU Voice Professors Dr. Nathan Munson, Professor Jana Young,Professor Eileen Moremen, Professor Todd Wedge, and Professor Heather Witt.
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Senior Recital: Michael Karantonis, bass trombone
Michael Karantonis and Eric Jenkins
This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Education. Mr. Karantonis studies bass trombone with Prof. Hollie Lawing Pritchard. Presented virtually from Morgan Concert Hall of the Bailey Performance Center.
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Senior Recital: Olivia Kesler and Emily O'Connor, clarinet
Olivia Kesler, Emily O'Connor, and Eric Jenkins
This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Education. Mses. Kesler and O’Connor study clarinet with Prof. John Warren. Presented virtually from Morgan Concert Hall of the Bailey Performance Center.
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Senior Recital: Faith Kirkpatrick and Natalie Klein
Faith Kirkpatrick, Natalie Klein, and Eric Jenkins
This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Education. Mses. Kirkpatrick and Klein study clarinet with Prof. John Warren.
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Senior Recital: Aidan Lerner, clarinet
Aidan Lerner and Eric Jenkins
This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Education. Mr. Lerner studies clarinet with John Warren.
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Senior Recital: Grace Liebl, clarinet
Grace Liebl and Eric Jenkins
This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Education.
Ms. Liebl studies clarinet with Prof. John Warren. Presented virtually from Morgan Concert Hall of the Bailey Performance Center.
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Senior Recital: CJ Markow, horn
CJ Markow and Judith Cole
This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Education. Mr. Markow studies horn with Prof. Richard Williams.
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Senior Recital: Hannah Norton, mezzo-soprano
Hannah Norton and Erika Tazawa Jenkins
This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Performance. Ms. Norton studies voice with Dr. Nathan Munson.
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Senior Recital: Gabriella Paul, cello
Gabriella Paul, Judith Cole, Joseph Grunkemeyer, and Garrett Clay
This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Education. Ms. Paul studies cello with Prof. Charae Krueger.
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Senior Recital: Brandon Printup, saxophone
Brandon Printup and Eric Jenkins
This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Education. Mr. Printup studies saxophone with Prof. Sam Skelton.
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Senior Capstone Recital: Trevor Walker, baritone
Trevor Walker and Erika Tazawa Jenkins
This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Arts in Music. Mr. Walker studies voice with Dr. Nathan Munson.
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Junior Recital: Kevin Worley, jazz saxophone
Kevin Worley, Melodie Fort, Zach Wilson, Rodrigo Suárez, Dave Worley, and Dennis Durrett-Smith
This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Performance. Mr. Worley studies jazz saxophone with Prof. Sam Skelton.
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Junior Recital: Melissa Ake, violin
Melissa Ake
This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Performance. Ms. Ake studies violin with Helen Kim.
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Senior Recital: Brenden Ayestaran, Clarinet
Brenden Ayestaran and Eric Jenkins
This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Performance. Mr. Ayestaran studies clarinet with John Warren.
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Junior Recital: Andrew Berry, euphonium
Andrew Berry and Judith Cole
This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Performance. Mr. Berry studies euphonium with Jason Casanova.
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Non-degree Recital: Andrew Berry, euphonium and Laurenz Oriondo, tuba
Andrew Berry, Laurenz Oriondo, and Eric Jenkins
Messrs. Berry and Oriondo study low brass with Paul Dickinson.
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