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Kronos Quartet brings boundary-breaking music to KSU
February 09, 2026
The Kennesaw State University Bailey School of Music is honored to welcome the internationally renowned Kronos Quartet to Morgan Concert Hall on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at 8 p.m. As one of the most influential ensembles of the modern era, Kronos brings five decades of groundbreaking artistry to the Bailey Performance Center stage.
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Jazz Legend Delfeayo Marsalis to Perform with KSU Jazz Ensemble I at Bailey Performance Center
January 06, 2026
Kennesaw State University’s Bailey School of Music will welcome Delfeayo Marsalis, one of the most influential figures in modern jazz and a National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Jazz Master, the nation’s highest honor for jazz musicians, for an evening of music at 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Morgan Concert Hall at the Bailey Performance Center.
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Bailey School of Music Rings in the Holiday Season with Two Festive Concerts
November 17, 2025
It’s beginning to sound a lot like Christmas at Kennesaw State University, and the Bailey School of Music (BSOM) is ready to celebrate with two festive performances. Experience the spirit of the season through timeless classics, joyful surprises and music that brings family and friends together when the School presents its annual Holiday Concert on Saturday, Dec. 6, and welcomes the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra on Friday, Dec. 19.
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Summit Piano Trio to Make Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall Debut
October 27, 2025
The Summit Piano Trio will make its Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall debut on Saturday, December 13, marking a significant milestone in the ensemble’s artistic journey. Known for their dynamic interpretations and refined musicality, the trio will present a program that showcases their versatility and depth, bringing their signature sound to one of the world’s most prestigious concert stages.
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World-Renowned Violinist Soovin Kim to Perform at Kennesaw State University
October 10, 2025
The Dr. Bobbie Bailey School of Music at Kennesaw State University (KSU) is thrilled to announce a special performance by the renowned Korean American violinist Soovin Kim on Wednesday, October 29, at 7:30 p.m.
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World-Renowned Chamber Ensemble Brings Global Stage to KSU Students and Community
September 16, 2025
On October 4, the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble, one of the most acclaimed chamber groups in the world, will spend the day at Kennesaw State University’s Bailey School of Music as part of the ArtsKSU Professional Series. Their visit will feature not only an evening performance open to the public but also rare opportunities for students to learn directly from the internationally celebrated musicians.
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Trumpets, Tradition, and Trailblazing: KSU Music Student Takes Undergraduate Research Global
September 15, 2025
This past summer, assistant professor of trumpet Dr. Stephen Wadsack and undergraduate student Brandon Hall turned the spotlight on a frequently overlooked area of music: Greek trumpet compositions. Their project, supported by KSU’s Undergraduate Research Symposium, consisted of an intensive eight-week study combining scholarship, performance and fieldwork abroad.
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Grammy-Winning Cellist Zuill Bailey to Perform at Kennesaw State University
August 27, 2025
The Bailey School of Music (BSOM) at Kennesaw State University is proud to present internationally acclaimed cellist Zuill Bailey on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025, at 7:30 p.m.
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Kennesaw State University Alumnus Brandon Gasaway Commissioned for Major GYSO Anniversary Work
June 11, 2025
The Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestras (GYSO) has commissioned Kennesaw State University (KSU) alumnus Brandon Gasaway to compose a new orchestral work in celebration of GYSO’s 20th anniversary season. The world premiere will take place Sunday, March 1, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. in Morgan Concert Hall.
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Dr. Laurence Sherr Retires After 30 Years at KSU's Bailey School of Music
April 09, 2025
KENNESAW, Ga. – Dr. Laurence Sherr, a distinguished faculty member at Kennesaw State University's Bailey School of Music (BSOM), has announced his retirement after three decades of mentoring young composers. Much of Sherr's work has centered on the Holocaust, earning him international acclaim for his education in this field. His 30-year legacy at KSU has seen the growth of the university and its music program alongside his extraordinary musical career.