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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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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2017 Mixed Chamber Music Recital
Kennesaw State University School of Music students perform in a variety of chamber ensembles for various groupings of instruments.
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2017 Mixed Chamber Music Recital
Kennesaw State University School of Music students perform in a variety of chamber ensembles for various groupings of instruments.
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Brass Ensembles Showcase
This performance features KSU brass ensembles led by Douglas Lindsey, Jason Eklund, Richard Williams, and Paul Dickinson.
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Gospel Choir
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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Jazz Combos
Performances at 5:30 pm and 8:00 pm featuring KSU Jazz Combos, directed by Trey Wright, Justin Chesarek, Tyrone Jackson and Marc Miller. These performances will be held in the Onyx Theater.
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Jazz Combos and Jazz Ensemble I
Kennesaw State School of Music presents Jazz Combos followed by Jazz Ensemble I.
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Jazz Ensembles
Kennesaw State University School of Music performance features Jazz Ensemble I , led by Sam Skelton, and Jazz Ensemble II, led by Wes Funderburk.
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Jazz Ensembles
Kennesaw State University School of Music presents Jazz Ensemble II, directed by Wes Funderburk, and Jazz Ensemble I, directed by Sam Skelton.
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Mixed Chamber Ensembles
This performance features students performing a variety of chamber works for various groupings of instruments.
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Mixed Chamber Ensembles
This performance of Mixed Chamber Ensembles features students performing a variety of chamber works for various groupings of instruments.
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Philharmonic and University Band Fall Concert
KSU School of Music presents a performance by Philharmonic, directed by Dr. Nancy Conley, and University Band, directed by Dr. Trey Harris.
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Symphony Orchestra, "Buenos Aires to Paris, Non-stop"
KSU Symphony Orchestra performs their opening concert of the season conducted by Dr. Nathaniel F. Parker, Director of Orchestral Studies.
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Symphony Orchestra, "From the New World"
This special performance, "From the New World," features the KSU Symphony Orchestra led by Dr. Nathaniel F. Parker, Director of Orchestral String Studies.
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Trumpet Ensemble, Philharmonic, and University Band
This KSU School of Music performance features Trumpet Ensemble directed by Douglas Lindsey, Philharmonic directed by Nancy Conley, and University Band directed by Trey Harris.
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