EarRelevant Staff | 7 AUG 2024
KENNESAW, Georgia— The new academic year is soon upon us, and with it comes a fresh season of university-sponsored concerts.
Among Georgia’s esteemed institutions of higher learning, the Bailey School of Music at Kennesaw State University, located northwest of Atlanta, is set to present an impressive array of concerts for the 2024-2025 season at the university’s Bailey Performance Center. The schedule features a blend of cherished traditions, such as the Holiday and Collage concerts, alongside performances by distinguished faculty, talented students, and acclaimed visiting artists.
Highlights include a recital by opera luminary Stephanie Blythe, a performance by the innovative vocal ensemble Roomful of Teeth, and a concert by the Arianna String Quartet. Attendees can enjoy these events in person or via ArtsKSU’s live stream, with memberships offering additional perks like VIP access and priority ticketing.
This season promises a rich and varied musical experience for all concertgoers.
Although not all of KSU’s offerings are detailed here, we offer two summaries drawn from what is in store overall at Bailey Performance Center’s Morgan Hall: ArtsKSU Series & Special Concerts, followed by Faculty Recitals.
For more details, tickets, and information, visit kennesaw.edu/arts/concerts-events, or for tickets by phone, call 470-578-6650. ■
ArtsKSU SERIES & SPECIAL CONCERTS
- September 12 @ 7:30 p.m.
Steinway Celebration
Bailey School of Music faculty and student pianists celebrate the addition of the school’s new Steinway Concert Grand Piano. - September 19 @ 7:30 p.m. – Public Masterclass (free)
September 20 @ 8:00 p.m. – Concert
artsKSU: Stephanie Blythe, mezzo-soprano & Ryan McCullough. piano
“Mister In-Between: The Music of Johnny Mercer” - November 7 @ 7:30 p.m. – Public Masterclass (free)
November 8 @ 8:00 p.m. – Concert
Ariana String Quartet - December 7 @ 2:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.
Holiday Concert
Bailey School of Music choirs, Symphony Orchestra, and Wind Ensemble perform holiday favorites for the whole family. - January 13 @ 7:30 p.m. – Concert
January 14 @ 7:30 p.m.– Public Masterclass (free)
artsKSU: Robert Koenig, piano - February 8 @ 3 p.m. & 8 p.m.
Collage Concert
The signature showcase of the Bailey School of Music, the Collage Concertfeatures over 200 students and faculty supporting music scholarships for KSU students. - February 12 @ 7:30 p.m.
artsKSU: An Evening with composer Stacy Garrop
Bailey School of Music faculty and students perform an evening of music written by guest composer-in-residence Stacy Garrop. - March 20 @ 7:30 p.m. – Public Masterclass (free)
March 21 @ 8:00 p.m. – Concert
artsKSU: Roomful of Teeth
Grammy-winning vocal band, Roomful of Teeth, cultivates deeper relationships with technology while exploring and expanding the expressive reach of the human voice. - March 25 @ 7:30 p.m.
artsKSU: Soovin Kim, violin - April 11 @ 8:00 p.m.
April 12 @ 2:00 p.m. & 8:00pm
April 13 @ 3:00 p.m.
Sondheim on Sondheim
Sondheim on Sondheim is an intimate portrait of the famed songwriter in his own words and music. A collaboration between the Department of Theater and Performance Studies and the Bailey School of Music’s Opera Theater and Symphony Orchestra. “Mature Language and Content Advisory”
FACULTY RECITALS
- August 26, 2024 @ 7:30 p.m.
Leonardo Lopes, Double Bass - September 9, 2024 @ 7:30 p.m.
Summit Piano Trio - September 16, 2024 @ 7:30 p.m.
John Warren, Clarinet & Friends - September 18, 2024 @ 7:30 p.m.
Trey Wright, Guitar & Sean Thrower, Guitar - September 23, 2024 @ 7:30 p.m.
Robert Henry, piano - September 27, 2024 @ 8 p.m.
Unabashedly Romantic: David Korevaar, Jesús Castro Balbi, and Guests - October 14, 2024 @ 7:30 p.m.
KSU Jazz Faculty Parliament - October 28, 2024 @ 7:30 p.m.
Adelaide Federici, violin & Robert Henry, piano - November 16, 2024 @ 2 p.m.
Stories of Tango: Daniel Binelli, Jesús Castro-Balbi, and Guests - January 17, 2025 @ 8 p.m.
French Strings: Gabriel Richard, Jesús Castro-Balbi, and Guests - January 23, 2025 @ 7:30 p.m.
Guest Artist Elizabeth Knight, mezzo-soprano & Eric Jenkins, piano - January 27, 2025 @ 7:30 p.m.
Helen Kim, violin, Charae Krueger, cello & Robert Henry, piano - February 3, 2025 @ 7:30 p.m.
Composer Laurence Sherr: 30-Year Celebration - March 3, 2025 @ 7:30 p.m.
KSU Jazz Faculty Parliament - March 6, 2025 @ 7:30 p.m.
Robert Henry, piano - March 17, 2025 @ 7:30 p.m.
Eric Jenkins, piano & Friends - March 24, 2025 @ 7:30 p.m.
Summit Piano Trio - April 1, 2025 @ 7:30 p.m.
Jullia Bullard, viola & Friends
EXTERNAL LINKS:
- KSU Bailey School of Music: kennesaw.edu/arts/academics/music
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