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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Wind Ensemble featuring Charae Krueger, cello
Charae Krueger
KSU School of Music presents Wind Ensemble directed by David T. Kehler and featuring Charae Krueger, cello.
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KSU Philharmonic and Concert Band
Charles Laux, Debra Traficante, and Cory Meals
Philharmonic performs March of the Resistance from "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" and more. Concert Band presents selections by composers Peter Mennin, Andrew Boysen, Jr, Percy Grainger, and Darius Milhaud.
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Philharmonic and Concert Band
Charles Laux, Debra Traficante, and Cory Meals
Philharmonic and Concert Band each consist of student musicians from across the university and combine to present an exciting program featuring works by significant composers from their respective repertoires.
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KSU Percussion Ensemble, "Spring Concert"
John Lawless
KSU Percussion Ensemble, led by director John Lawless, performs the final concert of the School of Music's 2015-16 season featuring an exciting program of repertoire for various groupings of percussion instruments and players. This performance will include many selections by living composers, traditional rhythmic works, and an original composition by a current KSU student composer, Eric Louis Ramos.
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Trumpet Studio Recital, "Game of Thrones; A Song of Valve Oil and High Notes"
Douglas Lindsey and Arie Motschman
KSU Trumpet studio led by Artist-in-Residence in Trumpet Doug Lindsey presents a special program titled "Game of Thrones: A Song of Valve Oil and High Notes" featuring a multimedia exploration of trumpet literature through the lens of the popular Game of Throne series.
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University Chorale and Women's Choir, "Behold, How Good"
Alison Mann and Brenda Brent
Under the direction of Dr. Alison Mann, University Chorale and Women's Choir present a program titled "Behold, How Good," featuring sacred and secular works from a wide variety of composers and arrangers in the choral music repertoire.
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University Chorale and Women's Choir, "Threaded with Stars"
Alison Mann and Brenda Brent
University Chorale and Women's Choir perform a special program titled "Threaded with Stars" featuring a variety of choral works ranging from well-loved sacred and secular works to new, contemporary pieces and arrangements.
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Jazz Combos "Spring Concert"
Marc Miller and Justin Chesarek
Student jazz combos directed by jazz faculty members Marc Miller and Justin Chesarek perform tunes by jazz greats as well as original compositions and new arrangements of jazz standards.
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2016 Spring Opera Gala, "Modern Mozart"
Eileen Moremen, Todd Wedge, Judy Cole, and Erika Tazawa
Witness the timeless wit and splendor of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in KSU Opera Theatre's 2016 Spring Opera Gala, Modern Mozart. This special performance features beloved scenes by the Classical master with a fresh, modern twist and absolutely no powdered wigs.
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Gospel Choir
Oral Moses
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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KSU Symphony Orchestra
Nathaniel F. Parker, Brandon Austin, Shelby Jones, and Corinne Veale
The KSU Symphony Orchestra presents a special program featuring concerto performances by the three winners of this year's Concerto Competition, plus Infinite Ascent by Erik Morales and Symphonic Metamorphosis by Paul Hindemith.
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Kennesaw State University School of Music Holiday Spectacular
Leah Partridge, Harrison Long, Brenda Brent, and Sherri N. Barrett
Kennesaw State University School of Music presents a special holiday concert featuring holiday favorites and more performed by the KSU Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble and combined choirs.
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Jazz Combo I Senior Concert
Brandon Radaker, Michael Opitz, Patrick Arthur, Brandon Boone, and Jonathan Pace
Kennesaw State University School of Music presents Jazz Combo I Senior Concert featuring senior students' jazz combo performing original compositions.
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Percussion Ensemble 2016 Fall Concert
Selena Sanchez and Joe Donohue
Kennesaw State University 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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KSU Jazz Ensembles
Sam Skelton and Wes Funderburk
Jazz Ensemble I performs a set of Latin tunes by various jazz composers. Jazz Ensemble II plays jazz standards and new arrangements, including the infamous original composition, "The Call of the Cow Car," by director Wes Funderburk.
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KSU Philharmonic Orchestra with Quintessential! Woodwind Quintet
Corinne Veale, Amelia Lee, Brenden Ayestaran, Hayden McAfee, and Dustin Price
Kennesaw State University School of Music presents Philharmonic Orchestra Fall Concert featuring Quinessential! Woodwind Quintet.
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Wind Ensemble
John Warren, Andrew Boss, and Joseph Schwantner
Wind Ensemble welcomes Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Joseph Schwantner and guest composer Andrew Boss to KSU for this very special performance featuring premieres of new works by each composer: Schwantner's Luminosity and Boss' Tetelestai.
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Jazz Ensemble I
Tim Whalen and Trey Wright
Jazz Ensemble I presents Tim Whalen, composer, arranger and pianist, and special guest, Trey Wright, guitar.
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Chamber Singers, Chorale, and Men's Ensemble with Symphony Orchestra
Jana Young, Eileen Moremen, Todd Wedge, and Oral Moses
Kennesaw State University School of Music presents Chamber Singers, Chorale and Men's Ensemble with KSU Symphony Orchestra featuring Jana Young, soprano, Eileen Moremen, alto, Todd Wedge, tenor and Oral Moses, bass.
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KSU Brass Ensembles: Trumpet, Trombone and Horn Choirs
KSU School of Music presents KSU Brass Ensembles: Trumpet, Trombone and Horn Choirs.
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KSU Jazz Ensembles
Jazz Ensemble II and Jazz Ensemble I perform works composed by Gershwin, Heyward and others.
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KSU Mixed Chamber Ensembles
KSU School of Music presents Mixed Chamber Ensembles directed by Justin Bruns at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
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