2013-2014 college of the arts season calendar

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College of the Arts2013-2014 SEASON

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What an exciting time at Kennesaw State University! I am thrilled to be a part of it as the new Dean of the College of the Arts.

I’m sure you’ve heard that football will be coming to KSU next year. Everyone on campus is fired up about this decision, and the College of the Arts is thrilled as well. To help kick off this important addition to our campus life, the Department of Dance will present “Touchdown” in collaboration with KSU Athletics.

“Touchdown!” is just one of many outstanding shows in 2013-2014. The College’s energy and passion for KSU and the arts shines in this exciting season.

If you haven’t yet experienced an event at the College of the Arts, this is the year to do so. The Dept. of Museums, Archives, and Rare Books will open the Zuckerman Museum

of Art in 2014, the first art museum to open in University System of Georgia in 30 years. Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night or What You Will has been around for almost 400 years, but you need to see the Department of Theatre and Performance Studies’ fresh take on his most musical production.

The School of Music welcomes the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra to campus for the first time ever in January 2014, featuring conductor Robert Spano and pianist Wu Han.

Our events showcase the multi-faceted talents of our faculty and students, and we’re pleased to share them with you: our friends, supporters, and neighbors. We invite you to be part of the exciting arts community at Kennesaw State University.

See you at the exhibits and shows!

Dr. Patty Poulter, DeanCollege of the ArtsKennesaw State University

welcomeCollege of the Artsto the2013-2014 season

Kennesaw State University’s Department of Museums, Archives, and Rare Books anticipates the grand opening of the Bernard A. Zuckerman Museum of Art (ZMA) in the spring of 2014. It will be the first art museum to open in the University System of Georgia in more than 30 years.

The ZMA commemorates Kennesaw State University’s dedication to fostering an appreciation of the visual arts in the local community and the region.

The grand opening of the museum will celebrate the 40-year legacy of collecting and gallery programming at Kennesaw State University. The ZMA will house significant works from the University’s permanent art collection, three new exhibition galleries, the Leo Delle Lassiter Jolley Foundation Collection Research Center and the Ruth V. Zuckerman Pavilion, a glass atrium featuring the sculptures of Zuckerman’s late wife.

The ZMA will regularly exhibit works of various media by local and nationally recognized artists, while highlighting University faculty, students and alumni in the corresponding satellite gallery. Serving as a center for education and professional development, the ZMA will host uniquely curated exhibits and programing on a year-round basis.

For updated information, please visit zuckerman.kennesaw.edu or call 770-499-3223.

Zuckerman Museum of Art

On the cover: Fall Dance Concert “Touchdown!” Nov. 20-23, 8 p.m., $12-20.


Mark your calendars for the School of Music’s Guest Artist Series, the flagship concert series of the KSU College of the Arts. As we celebrate our 20th season, we are proud to showcase the finest performers of our time in a setting inclusive of both artistic and educational opportunities. To learn more about these performers, please visit the School of Music’s website at KSUMusic.com for complete bios, program notes, and interactive brochures.

David Coucheron, violin Julie Coucheron, pianoMonday, September 16, 2013

Petr Nouzovský, cello and Patricia Goodson, pianoSaturday, October 5, 2013

Jeremy Denk, piano with KSU Symphony Orchestra

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Atlanta Symphony OrchestraRobert Spano, conductor; Wu Han, piano Friday, January 24, 2014

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David and Julie Coucheron, an award-winning sibling duo, have received critical acclaim as both performers and recording artists, having worked with some of the world’s most accomplished musicians and orchestras.

Czech cellist Petr Nouzovský and American pianist Patricia Goodson will present a program titled “Degenerate Music,” featuring performances of chamber works highlighting music created by Jewish composers and influenced by Jewish culture that was banned by the Nazis before and during World War II.

American pianist Jeremy Denk has steadily built a reputation as an unusual and compelling artist, with a broad and thought-provoking repertoire. Denk is also known for his witty and personal music writing. His performance at Kennesaw State University will include performance of solo repertoire as well as a concerto with the Kennesaw State University Symphony Orchestra.

The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, currently in its 68th season, consistently affirms its position as one of America’s leading Orchestras by performing great music, presenting great artists, educating, and engaging. The concert features Benjamin Britten’s Piano Concerto, and concludes with the mighty Symphonie fantastique, a revolutionary masterpiece and one of the best-known works of Hector Berlioz. This concert marks the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s first appearance at Kennesaw State University.


KSFNM: Tift Merritt, guitar; Simone Dinnerstein, pianoFriday, February 21, 2014

American Brass QuintetFriday, March 21, 2014

School of Music Collage ConcertSaturday, February 8, 2014

Guest composer: Chen Yi February 17-21, 2014

Rules, as the saying goes, were meant to be broken. The 2014 Kennesaw State Festival of New Music proudly presents the work of exceptional artists whose creative approaches to music making lead us boldly into new territory. Join us as we explore music that challenges definitions and breaks barriers.

This signature event showcases faculty soloists and student ensembles in a fast-paced blend of vignette performances, spanning an assortment of musical styles and instrumentation. Special lighting and staging create a theatrical effect as this exciting concert displays all of the talent in the School of Music in one night.

Pianist Simone Dinnerstein and singer-songwriter Tift Merritt have joined forces to create a unique collaboration uniting the folk/Americana and classical worlds on their recent release, Night. Though they come from very different musical backgrounds, the duo met in 2008 and immediately realized their shared passion for music and performance. Dinnerstein and Merritt have been performing and honing material for Night since 2010.

The American Brass Quintet is internationally recognized as one of the premier chamber music ensembles and an icon in the brass world. Through its acclaimed performances, diverse programming, commissioning, extensive discography and educational mission, the ABQ has created a legacy unparalleled in the brass field.

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Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Singers, and Georgia Symphony Orchestra Chorus present Requiem by Johannes Brahms. Special music will commemorate Sept. 11. $8-10. 8 PM, Morgan Hall, BPC.

“All the Dead Voices” - Silence and Stillness - The Voice in Beckett A mystery journey in and out of the plays, poems, and novels of Irishman and Nobel laureate Samuel Beckett. $10-12. 8 PM, Fri.-Sat. & Mon-Wed; 2 PM Sun., Onyx Theater.

Summit Piano Trio $8-10. 8 PM, Morgan Hall, BPC.

Wind Ensemble presents music from Morton Gould. $8-10. 8 PM, Morgan Hall, BPC.

Faculty String Trio with Kenn Wagner and Brad Ritchie of the Atlanta Symphony perform Tchaikovsky.

Nova Thomas, soprano and Russell Young, piano Free. 8 PM, Morgan Hall, BPC.

David Watkins, piano Free. 8 PM, Morgan Hall, BPC.

Jazz Ensembles $8-10. 8 PM, Morgan Hall, BPC.

The Mutual FriendJohn Dennis Anderson of Emerson College

reveals Charles Dickens. $12-20. 8 PM, Stillwell Theater.

David and Julie Coucheron, violin and piano Award-winning sibling duo who have forged successful international careers. $8-40. 8 PM, Morgan Hall, BPC.

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Philharmonic & Concert Band Free. 8 PM, Morgan Hall, BPC.

University Chorale & Women’s Choir $8-10. 8 PM, Morgan Hall, BPC.

Petr Nouzvoský, cello and Patricia Goodson, piano The duo will present a program titled “Degenerate Music.” $8-40. 8 PM, Morgan Hall, BPC.

Christina Smith, flute, and Robert Henry, piano Free. 8 PM, Morgan Hall, BPC.

Soohyun Yun and Joanna Kim, piano Free. 8 PM, Morgan Hall, BPC.

Symphony Orchestra performs Illuminations composed by KSU composer-in-residence Laurence Sherr. $8-10. 8 PM, Morgan Hall, BPC.

Women’s Choral Day featuring evening concert from area high school students. Free. 7:30 PM, Morgan Hall, BPC.

Faculty Jazz Parliament $8-10. 8 PM, Morgan Hall, BPC.

Jessica Rivera, soprano; Kelly O’Connor, mezzo-soprano; Robert Spano, piano. Recital features classic operatic vocal repertoire and newly commissioned works. $8-40. 8 PM, Morgan Hall, BPC.

Alex Wasserman, piano Free. 8 PM, Morgan Hall, BPC.

David Zerkel, tuba Free. 8 PM, Morgan Hall, BPC.

Concerto Competition Finals Free. 8 PM, Morgan Hall, BPC.

Jazz Ensemble I $8-10. 8 PM, Morgan Hall, BPC.

Octubafest Recital Free. 8 PM, Music Building, Room 109.

Robert Henry, piano Free. 8 PM, Morgan Hall, BPC.

Chamber Singers and Men’s Ensemble featuring David Maslanka’s A Litany for Courage and the Seasons. $8-10. 8 PM, Morgan Hall, BPC.

Twelfth Night or What You Will Shakespeare’s most musical play. $12-20. 8 PM, Tues-Sat.; 2 PM Sun., Stillwell Theater. 29-3

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1-6 Falsettos Musical of a non-traditional family in a time of astonishing change. Ages 16+. $10-12. 8 PM, Tues.-Sat.; 2 PM Sun. Onyx Theater.

Fall Senior Art Exhibition I Free. Fine Arts Gallery. Reception October 28, 5-8 PM.

Wind Ensemble with Duke Wind Ensemble $8-10. 8 PM, Morgan Hall, BPC.

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9 Trumpet and Trombone Choirs featuring the Atlanta Trumpet League Free. 6 PM, Morgan Hall, BPC.

Jazz Guitar Ensemble & Jazz Combos Free. 8 PM, Morgan Hall, BPC.

Doug Lindsey, trumpet Free. 8 PM, Morgan Hall, BPC.

Gospel Choir Free. 8 PM, Morgan Hall, BPC.

Classical Guitar Ensemble Free. 8 PM, Morgan Hall, BPC.

Jazz Combos Free. 8 PM, Morgan Hall, BPC.

Wind Ensemble $8-10. 8 PM, Morgan Hall, BPC.

Music During the Civil War Era with David Thompson, piano Free. 8 PM, Morgan Hall, BPC.

KSU Opera Presents the Magic Flute by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart featuring the KSU Symphony Orchestra. $8-10. 8 PM, Morgan Hall, BPC.

Mixed Chamber Ensembles Free. 10 AM, 2 PM, 4:30 PM, Music Building, Room 109.

KSU Tellers Showcase Join the KSU Tellers as they share their original storytelling performances. Ages 16+. Free. 8 PM, Onyx Theater.

Jeremy Denk, piano, with KSU Symphony Orchestra American pianist Jeremy Denk performs solo repertoire and a concerto with the KSU Symphony Orchestra. $8-40. 8 PM, Morgan Hall, BPC

Fall Dance Concert “Touchdown” $12-20. 8 PM, Stillwell Theater. Matinee 11/23, 2 PM.

Philharmonic & Concert Band Free. 8 PM, Morgan Hall, BPC.

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K.I.S.S. Yule-Tyde Brigade Student improv ensemble performances. Ages 16+. Free. Onyx Theater.


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Percussion Ensemble Free. 8 PM, Morgan Hall, BPC.

Choral Ensembles: Chorale, Women’s Chorus, Men’s Ensemble and Chamber Singers. $8-10. 8 PM, Morgan Hall, BPC.

Labyrinth Night: A Walking Meditation Film 4-4:30 PM with time for walking meditation from 4:30-9 PM. Free. Stillwell Theater.


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Studio of Jana Young Recital Free. 8 PM, Music Building, Room 109.

Stories for a Winter Night: Featuring Carmen Deedy Atlanta-based storyteller brings her wit to the stage. $12-20. 8 PM, Stillwell Theater.

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9 Symphony Orchestra “The Who” An evening of music from the legendary rock band, The Who. $8-40. 8 PM, Morgan Hall, BPC.

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Free. Fine Arts Gallery. Reception January 21, 4-8 PM.

11 KSU Male Choral Day featuring an evening concert from area high school students. Free. 7:30 PM, Morgan Hall, BPC.


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Faculty String Trio $8-10. 8 PM, Morgan Hall, BPC.

School of Music Collage Concert Faculty soloists and student ensembles in a fast-paced blend of vignette performances, spanning an assortment of musical styles and instrumentation. $8-40, 8 PM, Morgan Hall, BPC.

Red Badge of Courage A co-production with 7 stages, the performance features tabletop puppetry, live actors, projected silhouettes, and animation. $10-12. 8 PM, Tues.-Sat.; 2 PM Sun.; Onyx Theater.

Trey Wright, jazz guitar Free. 8 PM, Morgan Hall, BPC.

Leah Patridge, soprano Free. 8 PM, Morgan Hall, BPC

Wind Ensemble kicks off Kennesaw State New Music Festival featuring works by new composers. $8-10. 8 PM, Morgan Hall, BPC.

Symphony Orchestra in Kennesaw State New Music Festival; guest composer Chen Yi and the world premiere of Violin Concertino, commissed as a celebration of violin professor Helen Kim. $8-10. 8 PM, Morgan Hall, BPC.

Jazz Ensembles in Kennesaw State New Music Festival featuring the music of Maria Schneider. $8-10. 8 PM, Morgan Hall, BPC.

Simone Dinnerstein, piano, and Tift Merritt, singer and songwriter in Kennesaw State New Music Festival Features material from the duo’s recent album release, Night.

Charae Krueger, cello and Robert Henry, piano Free. 8 PM, Morgan Hall, BPC.

Choral Ensembles $8-10. 8 PM, Morgan Hall, BPC.

The Pianissimo Piano Ensemble Free. 8 PM, Morgan Hall, BPC.

Philharmonic and Concert Band Free. 8 PM, Morgan Hall, BPC.

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at the Rialto Center for the Arts in collaboration with the KSU Department of Dance. Tickets available at Rialto box office: 404-413-9849.

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Helen Kim, violin Works of Le Clair, Brahms, Sarasate, Ravel. Free. 8 PM, Morgan Hall, BPC.

New Works and Ideas: Bloody Pulp, and Ten-Minute Plays A reading of Bloody Pulp and Ten-minute plays by students. Ages 16+. Bloody Pulp $5. Ten-Minute Plays, Free. 8 PM, Stillwell and Onyx Theaters.

Faculty Jazz Parliament $8-10. 8 PM, Morgan Hall, BPC.

KSU Concert Invitational Free. 9 AM - 9 PM, Morgan Hall, BPC.

Ruined Pulitzer Prize-winning play about the women who wrestle with relentless violence in the war-torn Democratic Republic of Congo. Ages 16+. $12-20. 8 PM, Tues.-Sat.; 2 PM Sun. Stillwell Theater.

Robert Henry, piano Free. 8 PM, Morgan Hall, BPC.

American Brass Quintet Internationally recognized as one of the premier chamber music ensembles and an icon in the brass world. $8-40. 8 PM, Morgan Hall, BPC.

Symphony Orchestra presents Brahms’ Symphony No. 4 featuring KSU artist-in-residence in viola, Catherine Lynn, and guest conductor David Becker. $8-10. 8 PM, Morgan Hall, BPC.

Jazz Ensemble I $8-10. 8 PM, Morgan Hall, BPC.

Chorale and Philharmonic Free. 8 PM, Morgan Hall, BPC.

Tikvah: A Concert of Hope, Enlightenment, and Remembrance The story of the Holocaust; with Red Clay Saxophone Quartet and soprano Andrea Rae Markovicz, granddaughter of Philip Markovicz. 8 PM, Morgan Hall, BPC.

Wind Ensemble presents a program including Gustav Holst’s Hammersmith, John Mackey’s Frozen Cathedral, and KSU artist-in-residence in basson, Laura Najarian. $8-10. 8 PM, Morgan Hall, BPC.

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Student Composers Recital Free. 8 PM, Morgan Hall, BPC.

Jazz Combos Free. 8 PM, Morgan Hall, BPC.

Gospel Choir Free. 8 PM, Morgan Hall, BPC.

Trumpet Ensembles Free. 8 PM, Morgan Hall, BPC.

Opera Gala $8-10. 8 PM, Morgan Hall, BPC.

Mixed Chamber Ensembles Free. 10 AM, 2 PM, 4:30 PM. Music Building, Room 109.

Summit Piano Trio $8-10. 8 PM, Morgan Hall, BPC.

K.I.S.S. Spring Hoopla-Palooza Student improv ensemble performances. Ages 16+. Free. 8 PM, Onyx Theater.

Jazz Guitar Ensemble & Jazz Combos Free. 8 PM, Morgan Hall, BPC.

Classical Guitar Ensemble Free. 8 PM, Morgan Hall, BPC.

Philharmonic and Concert Band Free. 8 PM, Morgan Hall, BPC.


Choral Ensembles $8-10. 8 PM, Morgan Hall, BPC.

Percussion Ensemble. Free. 8 PM, Morgan Hall, BPC.

Wind Ensemble presents a Wind rEVOLUTION from across the symphonic band repertoire; featuring KSU artist-in-residence in flute, Christina Smith. $8-10. 8 PM, Morgan Hall, BPC.

KSU Tellers Showcase Original storytelling performances. Ages 16+. Free. 8 PM, Onyx Theater.

Dance Spring Concert Performance $12-20. 8 PM Stillwell Theater. Matinee 4/26, 2 PM.

Symphony Orchestra. Performances by winners of the student competitions followed by the Symphony Orchestra presenting Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6. $8-10. 8 PM, Morgan Hall, BPC.

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