Kennesaw State University Dr. Bobbie Bailey School of Music

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Friday, September 6, 12:30 p.m. | Fresh Air Friday at the Legacy Gazebo (free to attend!)

Friday, September 6, 8:00 p.m. | KSU Symphony Orchestra

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Look at these amazing voice/choral students and faculty! They just finished their first Symposium of the semester 💛🦉🖤

We can't wait to welcome world-renowned mezzo-soprano Stephanie Blythe and incredible pianist Ryan McCullough to our stage! 🎶

Blythe, celebrated for her rich vocal timbre and commanding stage presence, has graced the world’s most prestigious opera houses, including the Metropolitan Opera, Royal Opera House, and Opéra National de Paris. Known for her remarkable interpretations of both classic and contemporary repertoire, she has captivated audiences with her performances in roles ranging from Bizet’s "Carmen" to Wagner’s "Fricka."

Blye and McCullough will take the stage on Friday, September 20 at 8 p.m. Click on the link below for tickets and to read more!

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PC: Ken Howard/Metropolitan Opera

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Monday, August 26, 7:30 p.m. | Faculty Recital: Leonardo Lopes, Double Bass

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Don't miss the opportunity to attend a FREE masterclass by the renowned opera singer Stephanie Blythe and the talented pianist Ryan McCullough on Thursday, September 19 at 7:30 p.m.! Gain insight and knowledge from these extraordinary artists before their captivating performance on Friday, September 20.

Stephanie Blythe's commanding presence in the operatic world and Ryan McCullough's diverse career make this a unique opportunity for all music enthusiasts.

Our senior MuEd majors are ready to take on student teaching and their final semesters of classes! 🖤🦉💛

Join us for our Steinway Celebration on Thursday, September 12! We will be celebrating the addition of a brand new Steinway Concert Grand Piano to our all-Steinway fleet with performances by Bailey School of Music faculty and student pianists 🎹🎶

Click here for tickets: https://bit.ly/46UEiVe

Our choir rehearsals are already off to a great start this semester! 🤩👏

Their first performance will be on Thursday, October 3. Click here for tickets: https://bit.ly/4dHuY9C

Don't miss this lyrical, musical experience — Stephanie Blythe and Ryan McCullough will take the stage on Friday, September 20 here at Kennesaw State University! 🎶

Stephanie Blythe is an internationally renowned opera singer with an incredible presence in the operatic world, and Ryan McCullough has a unique career spanning solo performances and collaborations with top composers.

Click here for tickets: https://bit.ly/3WnbhOl

Check out these awesome faculty! 🤩

Earlier today, they coached various sections at the Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestras Boot Camp, and then performed in a shared faculty recital! Go Owls! 🦉🎶

KSU Jazz Nights at the Third Door in Marietta continue on Thursday, August 15! 🎷🎶

Here is the lineup for this week:
Joey Garcia – tenor saxophone
Damian Padron – guitar (recent graduate)
Eisen Griffin – bass

More info at www.thethirddoor.net. Admission is $5.

Happy First Day of Classes, BSOM Owls! 🦉🎶

We are thrilled to announce that our Jazz Ensemble I has once again been accepted to perform at the Jazz Educators Network conference in January! 🎷

Join us in congratulating our students and Prof. Skelton on this amazing accomplishment!

Attention Opera students! 🎭

Auditions will be held NEXT WEEK on Thursday and Friday. A sign-up sheet with times listed will be posted on the Voice Area board. Your audition selection should be one aria or song in any language that shows the best of your ability!

Questions? Email Dr. Zink at [email protected]

We are pleased to announce that Ryan Fellman has joined the BSOM faculty as our new Limited Term Assistant Professor of Choral Music!

Dr. Fellman is an emerging leader in the conducting field, holding a recent graduate degree from Michigan State University. He has served as assistant conductor for several prominent university ensembles, which include the University Chorale, Choral Union, Singing Spartans, and the Opera Theatre program. His instructional roles included teaching class voice and choral conducting courses to undergraduate music education students. Fellman earned a Master of Music degree in choral conducting from Ithaca College and holds a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Music Education from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota. From 2013 to 2019, he served as the Director of Choirs at Oñate High School in Las Cruces, New Mexico, significantly expanding the program's enrollment and fostering collaborations with notable choral artists and composers.

Fellman's scholarly pursuits center on his passion for Latin American choral music, exploring its presentation, performance, and preservation. His research on Mexican choral music was highlighted as a featured interest session at the 2023 National ACDA conference in Cincinnati, Ohio. He will present "Adding Strings-Subtracting Stress" at the upcoming ACDA-MI Fall Conference.

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Fellman to KSU!

Get ready for an exciting 2024-2025 season with Faculty Recitals showcasing a diverse range of performance areas!

The season will kick off on Monday, August 26 with a recital featuring our double-bass instructor, Leonardo Lopes.

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KSU music major Simon Kawasaki is studying opera's place in American society as part of his undergraduate research project. Read more about Kawasaki and his work at the link below.

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ArtsKSU is proud to present Stephanie Blythe, Mezzo-Soprano, and Ryan McCullough, Piano, as they perform "Mister In-between: The Music of Johnny Mercer" on Friday, September 20, 2024, at 8 p.m.

Stephanie Blythe, a celebrated opera singer, recitalist, and cabaret artist, will take you on a lyrical journey through the captivating music of Georgia native Johnny Mercer. Don't miss this extraordinary performance!

Click here for tickets: https://bit.ly/3WnbhOl

Fall 2024 Choral Placement Auditions are coming up! Auditions are required for Chamber Singers and recommended for all voice majors and those interested in singing in a choral ensemble. Mark your calendars for August 6th, 7th, and 10th. We can't wait to hear you sing!

Click here for more information: https://bit.ly/3LqEEZH

KSU Jazz Nights at the Third Door in Marietta continue tomorrow! Enjoy live performances from KSU students, alumni, and faculty every third Thursday of the month.

This week, come see Prof. Trey Wright on guitar and Prof. Marc Miller on bass! 🎶

More info at www.thethirddoor.net. Admission is $5.

Are you interested in joining the Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, or Wind Symphony? Now is your chance! Fall 2024 Large Instrumental Ensemble Auditions are coming up on August 6-8, 2024 🎶

Visit our website for more information: https://bit.ly/3zG3hyV

Announcing our 2024-2025 Season!

The 2024-2025 season includes time-honored traditions—our Holiday and Collage concerts—outstanding student performances, exceptional faculty artists, and an exciting lineup of dynamic visiting artists including legendary opera star Stephanie Blythe, the cutting-edge vocal ensemble Roomful of Teeth, and the masterful Arianna String Quartet.

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Dr. Nathan Nabb has been named Director of Kennesaw State’s Dr. Bobbie Bailey School of Music.

Nabb brings with him a wealth of experience in music education and performance. He most recently served as the Director of the School of Music at Stephen F. Austin State University. His dedication to excellence in music education is reflected in the success of his students, who have achieved recognition in solo and chamber music competitions and are now flourishing as performers and educators in high school and university programs across the country.

A globally recognized saxophonist, Nabb has distinguished himself as a soloist and clinician at prestigious events and venues worldwide. He has performed at the World Saxophone Congress, North American Saxophone Alliance, Navy Band Saxophone Symposium, as well as prominent schools of music and saxophone studios throughout the United States, France, Taiwan, Japan, Spain, Greece, Norway, Canada and China.

“I am honored to join the Bailey School of Music. The opportunity to contribute to such a vibrant and esteemed music community is incredibly exciting,” said Nabb. “I look forward to collaborating with the talented students, faculty, and staff to further elevate the Bailey School of Music’s commitment to artistic and scholarly excellence.”

Click here for the full announcement: https://bit.ly/3xvnd7b

Happy ! 🎶

KSU Jazz Nights at the Third Door in Marietta continue this week! Enjoy live performances from KSU students, alumni, and faculty every Third Thursday of the month.

This week, come see Scott Lofranco on guitar, and Samuel Giron on piano and vocals! 🎶

More info at www.thethirddoor.net. Admission is $5.

We are pleased to announce that Stephen Wadsack will join the BSOM faculty as Assistant Professor of Trumpet in August 2024.

Mr. Wadsack is completing his DMA degree at the University of Kentucky. He holds a master of music degree from the Cincinnati College and Conservatory of Music and a bachelor’s degree in music education from the University of Wyoming. He is a versatile performer in all genres, from baroque trumpet to jazz. Performance credits include appearances with the Bach Society of Dayton, the Cincinnati Symphony, the Kentucky Symphony, and the Lexington Philharmonic, as well as numerous jazz and musical theater credits. He has been an invited presenter at the North American Baroque Trumpet Conference and the Historical Brass Society International Symposium. He has also been featured multiple times at conferences of the International Trumpet Guild. Previous teaching positions include Wright State University, Thomas More University, and Wilmington College in Ohio.

Please join us in welcoming Mr. Wadsack to the Bailey School of Music!

Ciao from Italy! 🇮🇹🎶

Recently, five of our students, along with bass instructor Leonardo Lopes, and 11 UGA students supervised by program director Dr. Masciadri, had the incredible opportunity to study abroad for three weeks in Italy.

Not only did they take lessons and perform at the conservatories of Turin and Milan, but they also performed with the Turin Conservatory Symphony Orchestra and the Alessandria Conservatory Symphony Orchestra. Several concerts and recitals were held in different cities, such as Turin, Milan, Ivrea, Alessandria, Vinovo, Castelazzo, and Casei Gerola. One particularly special recital took place at the gorgeous Palazzo Madama, a royal palace in Turin.

In Milan, the basses had the unique opportunity to play one of the only 3 Octobasses in the world.

It was an incredible experience for everyone!

Jazz Nights at the Atlanta Botanical Garden returns TONIGHT for the "Cocktails in Wonderland Series." 🌷 We hope to see you there!

Click here for more information: https://atlantabg.org/

We are pleased to announce that David Roush has accepted the position of Lecturer of Bands and Assistant Director of Bands at KSU!

Prior to completing his graduate studies and arriving at Kennesaw State, David was an active music educator in the public schools of Illinois, serving from 2013-2019 as Band Director for the North Clay and Neoga School Districts. In these roles, David taught band for grades 4-12, guiding his students from their first sounds until their high school graduation. During this time, the bands under his direction consistently sent students to Illinois All-District and All-State festivals, received high marks from adjudicators, and were selected multiple times to perform at state-level athletic competitions.

David holds a bachelor of music degree in Music Education from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, a master of music degree in Wind Conducting from the University of Minnesota Twin-Cities, and a doctor of musical arts degree in Wind Conducting from Northwestern University. He has studied conducting with Dr. Mallory Thompson, Dr. Emily Threinen, and Dr. Linda Moorhouse, and in 2019 he was chosen as one of 12 Conducting Fellows at the Midwest Clinic’s Reynolds Conducting Institute.

David currently maintains active memberships in the College Band Director’s National Association, National Band Association, and the National Association for Music Education.

Please join us in welcoming him to the BSOM community!