Each season the School of Music presents the annual Signature Series featuring performances by world-renowned guest artists as well as special presentations featuring student and faculty musicians performing unique and exciting programs.
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ArtsKSU Presents Professional Series: Kronos Quartet
For 50 years, San Francisco’s Kronos Quartet—David Harrington (violin), Gabriela Díaz (violin), Ayane Kozasa (viola), and Paul Wiancko (cello)—has challenged and reimagined what a string quartet can be. Founded at a time when the form was largely centered on long-established, Western European traditions, Kronos has been at the forefront of revolutionizing the string quartet into a living art form that responds to the people and issues of our time. We are delighted to welcome them to the Bailey Performance Center at KSU!
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ArtsKSU Presents: Robert Koenig, Piano
ArtsKSU Series. Now in his third decade as a much sought-after performing artist, Canadian pianist Robert Koenig has performed throughout the world to great acclaim as a collaborative pianist and chamber musician. His partnerships with many of today’s leading classical artists have seen him grace many of the world's most important stages including New York’s Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, Washington’s Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Boston’s Jordan Hall, San Francisco’s Herbst Theater, Seattle’s Benaroya Hall, Vancouver’s Chan Center, Tokyo’s Suntory Hall, Taiwan’s National Theater, Hong Kong’s City Hall, London’s Queen Elizabeth Hall, Paris’ Louvre Museum, Brussels’ BOZAR, and Amsterdam’s Het Concertgebouw. Mr. Koenig’s performance will feature collaborations with Bailey School of Music faculty artists.
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ArtsKSU Presents: Roomful of Teeth
Get ready for an unforgettable night of vocal magic! The Bailey School of Music and ArtsKSU present Roomful of Teeth, the Grammy Award-winning vocal band renowned for reimagining the expressive potential of the human voice. They will perform on Friday, March 21 at 8:00 p.m. in Morgan Hall at the Dr. Bobbie Bailey and Family Performance Center on the Kennesaw campus. Described by the New York Times as “like a glee club, but cool in a really nerdy way,” Roomful of Teeth has captivated audiences worldwide with their innovative and adventurous music.
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ArtsKSU Presents: Soovin Kim, Violin
ArtsKSU Series. Korean-American violinist Soovin Kim is an exciting player who has built on the early successes of his prize-winning years to emerge as a mature and communicative artist. After winning first prize at the Niccolò Paganini International Competition, Mr. Kim was recipient of the prestigious Borletti-Buitoni Trust Award, an Avery Fisher Career Grant, and the Henryk Szeryng Foundation Career Award. Today he enjoys a broad musical career, regularly performing repertoire such as Bach sonatas and Paganini caprices for solo violin, sonatas for violin and piano by Beethoven, Brahms, and Ives, string quartets, Mozart and Haydn concertos and symphonies as a conductor, and new world-premiere works almost every season.
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Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Ring in the holiday season with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra as they bring a festive program of seasonal favorites to the Bailey School of Music. Presented as part of the ArtsKSU Professional Series, this special performance will feature joyful arrangements and timeless tunes that capture the spirit of the season. With something for everyone, it’s a perfect way to celebrate with family and friends through the power of live music. It will be an evening of holiday cheer, world-class musicianship and community celebration!
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Collage Concert
A season highlight, the Collage Concert is the signature showcase of the Bailey School of Music. This unique production features over 200 student and faculty performers in jazz, orchestra, choir, band, percussion, chamber groups, and more. Proceeds and donations from this event help make the study of music more affordable to KSU students through scholarships.
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Guest Artist: Zuill Bailey, Cello
An evening of music featuring internationally renowned, Grammy award-winning cellist Zuill Bailey. His rare combination of celebrated artistry, technical wizardry and engaging personality has made him one of the most sought-after and active cellists today.
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Sondheim on Sondheim
Sondheim on Sondheim is a multimedia revue of Sondheim’s work incorporating “original and archival commentary” from Sondheim, taking audience members to the very heart of his life and work. In this very special collaboration between the Department of Theatre and Performance Studies and the Dr. Bobbie Bailey School of Music; the KSU Symphony Orchestra, KSU Opera Theater, and TPS Musical Theatre Ensemble will perform onstage in a concert-style setting. Additional Credits: Inspired by a concept by David Keman Originally produced on Broadway by Roundabout Theatre Company: Todd Haimes, Artistic Director; Harold Wolpert, Managing Director; Julia C. Levy, Executive Director
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ArtsKSU Presents: An Evening with Composer David Biedenbender
featuring:
KSU Wind Symphony | Daniel Lee, Conductor
KSU Wind Ensemble | David Kehler, Conductor
Brandon Meeks, Guest Conductor
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ArtsKSU Presents: Band of Other Brothers
ArtsKSU Series, Friday Night Spotlight Series. ArtsKSU proudly presents Band of Other Brothers. Led by renowned saxophonist Jeff Coffin (Dave Matthews Band, Bela Fleck & The Flecktones), this all-star jazz quintet also features Nir Felder, guitar, Felix Pastorius, bass, Chris Walters, keyboard, and Jordan Perlson, drums.
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ArtsKSU Presents "Mister In-Between: The Music of Johnny Mercer" featuring Stephanie Blythe, Mezzo-Soprano, and Ryan McCullough, Piano
A celebrated opera singer, recitalist, and cabaret artist, mezzo-soprano Stephanie Blythe is one of the most highly respected and critically acclaimed artists of her generation. Together with pianist Ryan McCullough, Ms. Blythe will take the audience on a lyrical journey highlighting one of the most important and celebrated musical artists in American Songbook history—and Georgia native—Johnny Mercer.
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Black History Month Festival: Moving Forward, Together
The Bailey School of Music presents "Black History Month Festival: Moving Forward, Together."
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Collage Concert
A season highlight, the Collage Concert is the signature showcase of the Bailey School of Music. This unique production features over 200 student and faculty performers in jazz, orchestra, choir, band, percussion, opera, chamber groups, and more. Proceeds and donations from this event help make the study of music more affordable to KSU students through scholarships.
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Orchestra Invitational
Dr. Louis Bergonzi, Guest Clinician and Adjudicator
Nathaniel F. Parker and Nancy Conley, KSU Faculty Adjudicators
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Steinway Celebration
Join Bailey School of Music faculty and student pianists as we celebrate through performance the addition of a brand new Steinway Concert Grand Piano to our all-Steinway fleet.
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ArtsKSU Presents: Imani Winds
ArtsKSU Series, Friday Night Spotlight Series. ArtsKSU proudly presents Imani Winds. Celebrating over two decades of music making, the twice Grammy-nominated ensemble has led both a revolution and evolution of the wind quintet through their dynamic playing, adventurous programming, imaginative collaborations, and outreach endeavors that have inspired audiences of all ages and backgrounds.
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CD Release Concert: Remembrance Music, Laurence Sherr
Program for CD Release Concert: Remembrance Music, Laurence Sherr
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Holiday Concert
Join the Bailey School of Music choirs, Symphony Orchestra, and Wind Ensemble for a performance featuring holiday favorites for the whole family. This year’s concert honors a College of the Arts distinguished benefactor, Robert S. (“Bob”) Geer.
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Music, Nature & Sustainability Festival
Program for the Music, Nature & Sustainability Festival
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