Student Ensemble

Students in the School of Music perform as members of a variety of ensembles including orchestras, bands, choirs, jazz bands and jazz combos, chamber ensembles, and more.

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Choral Ensembles Spring Concert

Sherri N. Barrett, Lauren Greene, M. K. Guthrie, Douglas Lindsey, Mary Allison Hamby, Claire Pappas, Jeremiah Robinson, Caleb Stack, and Ziara Greene

This Kennesaw State University School of Music performance features Chamber Singers, Men's Ensemble, and University Chorale directed by Dr. Leslie Blackwell, Director of Choral Activities and Professor of Music and Music Education.

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"In Just-spring," featuring KSU Women's Choir with E. T. Booth Middle School 8th Grade Treble Chorus

Brenda Brent

This KSU School of Music performance features KSU Women's Choir, conducted by Associate Professor of Choral Music Education Dr. Alison Mann, along with E. T. Booth Middle School 8th Grade Treble Chorus, conducted by Laura B. Martin.

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Symphony Orchestra featuring Benjamin Chin, piano

Benjamin Chin

The KSU Symphony Orchestra, led by Director of Orchestral String Studies Dr. Nathaniel Parker, performs works by Bernstein, Sibelius, and Marquez, plus the piano division winner of the 2018 KSU Young Artists Competition, pianist Benjamin Chin, performing as featured soloists for Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5 "Emperor" (I. Allegro).

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Gospel Choir Spring Concert

Lauryn Davis, Erinn Johnson, David Rhone II, and Michael Woods

Led by Professor Emeritus Dr. Oral Moses, the KSU Gospel Choir features members from across the university and community who come together to perform sacred music ranging from traditional spirituals to gospel favorites in various styles.

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Philharmonic and University Band

Joseph Donohue and Mason Upshaw

This KSU School of Music performance features KSU Philharmonic, led by Assistant Professor of Music Education, Dr. Nancy Conley, and KSU University Band, led by Assistant Director of Bands, Dr. Trey Harris.

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KSU Symphony Orchestra, "Stars: In our galaxy and in one far, far away..."

Matthew Hodgetts, Huijeong Lee, and Eric Louis Ramos

This performance of the KSU Symphony Orchestra conducted by Nathaniel F. Parker features Matthew Hodgetts, clarinet, and Huijeong Lee, violin, winners of the KSU Concerto Competition. Also featured is the world premiere performance of "Cascading," composed by Eric Louis Ramos, winner of the KSU Composition Competition.

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Jazz Ensemble I

Kristin Houston and Rebecca Miller

This KSU School of Music performance features Jazz Ensemble I led by Sam Skelton, Director of Jazz Studies and Senior Lecturer of Saxophone.

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Vocal Jazz Combo and Jazz Ensemble III Debut Concert

Kristin Houston, Claire Pappas, Susan Reyes, and Brian Reid

This KSU School of Music Debut Concert features the Vocal Jazz Combo under the direction of Karla Harris, Artist-in-Residence in Vocal Jazz, and Jazz Ensemble III under the direction of Rob Opitz, Artist-in-Residence in Jazz Trumpet.

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Percussion Ensemble Fall Concert

Kayleen Justus, Andrew Creech, Jonathan Steltzer, and Aldo Cardenas

KSU Percussion Ensemble, led by director John Lawless, performs an exciting program of repertoire for various groupings of percussion instruments and players.

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Wind Ensemble

Marja Kerney, John Lawless, Baljinder Sekhon, and Trey Harris

This performance features the KSU Wind Ensemble led by Dr. David Kehler, Director of Bands and Professor of Music with guest composer Baljinder Sekhon, and featuring Marja Kerney and John Lawless, percussion.

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Symphony Orchestra featuring Helen Kim, violin

Helen Kim

The KSU Symphony Orchestra, led by Director of Orchestral String Studies, Dr. Nathaniel F. Parker, presents a special program featuring Brahms' Symphony No. 2 in D Major and KSU faculty violinist Helen Kim performing Max Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1.

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Symphony Orchestra, "Scenes from Bohemia and Spain"

Douglas Lindsey

KSU School of Music presents Symphony Orchestra, "Scenes from Bohemia and Spain" featuring Douglas Lindsey, trumpet, Coordinator of Brass and Assistant Professor of Trumpet at Kennesaw State University.

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Wind Symphony and Wind Ensemble

Douglas Lindsey and Ryan Moser

This KSU School of Music performance features KSU Wind Ensemble, led by Director of Bands Dr. David Kehler, and KSU Wind Symphony, led by Associate Director of Bands Dr. Debra Traficante, with KSU faculty soloists Doug Lindsey, cornet, and Ryan Moser, trumpet. Program features works by Arnold Schoenberg, James Stephenson, George Gershwin, and more.

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OcTUBAfest 2018!

Erik Lundquist and Judith Cole

This KSU School of Music performance features the Tuba / Euphonium Ensemble directed by Paul Dickinson and featuring guest artist Erik Lundquist, euphonium with Judith Cole, piano.

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Jazz Ensembles

Rebecca Miller and Kristin Houston

KSU Jazz Ensemble I, led by Director of Jazz Studies Sam Skelton, plays music by the legendary, shape-shifting progressive jazz guitarist Pat Metheny and other jazz greats. This performance also features KSU Jazz Ensemble II led by Wes Funderburk, Artist-in-Residence in Jazz Studies and Jazz Trombone.

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Philharmonic and Tuba / Euphonium Choir

Kate Mitchell, Brian Mallett, Dorian Silva, Susan Reyes, Matthias Kosse, and Andrew Yi

This Kennesaw State University School of Music performance features Philharmonic, directed by Assistant Professor of Music Education Dr. Nancy Conley, with the KSU Tuba/Euphonium Choir led by Paul Dickinson, Artist-in-Residence and Part-Time Assistant Professor of Low Brass.

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Mixed Chamber Ensembles, Spring 2018

Danielle Moller, Michael Parrish, Jachai Wilmont, Esme Mason, Ryan Finlayson, M. K. Guthrie, Elijah Mastinu, Colin Gregoire, Jeavanie Desarmes, Andrew Lim, Julian Stann, Carolina Sifuentes, Nathaniel Roberts, Jenna Flohr, Lacee Link, Jessica Bell, and Joshua Anderson

This Mixed Chamber Ensembles performance features students performing a variety of chamber works for various groupings of instruments.

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"Trumpet Extravaganza," KSU Trumpet Studio Recital featuring North-Atlanta Trumpet Ensemble

Arie Motschman

KSU Trumpet Studio presents "Trumpet Extravaganza" featuring North-Atlanta Trumpet Ensemble, directed by Douglas Lindsey.

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Choral Ensembles

Nathan Munson, Edward Eanes, Charles Page, Jachai Wilmont, Lacee Link, Chris Bowers, Michael Makrides, Jeffrey Dunbar, Brenda Brent, and Sherri N. Barrett

KSU Choral Ensembles present a special program titled, "In Search of Love, Beauty, and Grace," featuring the KSU Chamber Singers, University Chorale, and Men's Ensemble led by Director of Choral Activities Dr. Leslie Blackwell and KSU Women's Choir led by Dr. Alison Mann, Associate Professor of Choral Music Education.

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Percussion Ensemble Spring Concert

Michael Ollman, Andrew Yi, and Joe Donohue

KSU School of Music presents Percussion Ensemble, directed by John Lawless, performing an exciting program of repertoire for various groupings of percussion instruments.

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Women's Choir and Wind Symphony

Claire Pappas, Wesley Dale, Ethan David, Michael Karantonis, Archie Birkner IV, and Brenda Brent

This KSU School of Music performance features Women's Choir, conducted by Alison Mann, and Wind Symphony, conducted by Debra Traficante and guest conductor, Archie Birkner IV.

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Wind Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra Strings featuring Jonathan Steltzer, Soprano Saxophone Soloist and 2018 KSU Concerto Winner

Jonathan Steltzer

This performance of the KSU Wind Ensemble, led by Dr. David Kehler, Director of Bands and Professor of Music, and string players from the KSU Symphony Orchestra, led by Dr. Nathaniel Parker, Director of Orchestral Studies and Assistant Professor of Music, features Jonathan Steltzer, winner of the 2018 KSU Concerto Competition on soprano saxophone.

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Opera Theater, "Dido and Aeneas"

Erika Tazawa, Arie Motschman, and Judith Cole

Henry Purcell’s "Dido and Aeneas," is a timeless story of love and tragedy. Presented with full orchestra and theatrical production, the opera’s tragic conclusion culminates in one of the most gripping arias ever written: “Dido’s Lament.”

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Gospel Choir Fall Concert

Deondria West, Joselle Buadoo, Asa Bradley, Lauryn Davis, and Joshua Brown

Led by Professor Emeritus Dr. Oral Moses, the KSU Gospel Choir features members from across the university and community who come together to perform sacred music ranging from traditional spirituals to gospel favorites in various styles.

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Brass Ensembles Showcase

Andrew Yi

The KSU brass area presents a special program featuring chamber works by Hindemith, Debussy, Rimsky-Korsakov, and more performed by the KSU Trumpet Ensemble, Horn Choir, Trombone Choir, Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble and Quartet and the Proscenium Brass Quintet.

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