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program Carmen George Bizet (1838-1875) libretto by Ludovic Halévy and Henri Meilhac Kennesaw State University School of Music Saturday, April 18, 2015 at 8:00 pm Dr. Bobbie Bailey & Family Performance Center, Morgan Hall One Hundred and Fourth Concert of the 2014-15 Concert Season Opera Theater Gala Spring 2015 Eileen Moremen, Interim Opera Director Judy Cole, Arie Motschman, Coaches Act 1, Scene 5, Habanera Carmen: Julie Mitchell Act 3, Scene 20 Frasquita: Annie Lovvorn Mercedes: Christina Vehar Carmen: Julie Mitchell Judy Cole, piano Le Comte Ory Gioacchino Rossini L incoronazione di Poppea (The Coronation of Poppea) Claudio Monteverdi (1567-1643) (The Count Ory) (1792-1868) libretto by Eugène Scribe libretto by Giovanni Francesco Act 2, Scene 1 Act 1, Scene 7 Seneca: Sean Eliason Men s Ensemble: Reed Williams, Daniel Hidalgo, Ryan Cox, Timothy Marshall Act 2, Scene 8 Poppea: Shannan O Dowd Nerone: Camille Hathaway Dorian Silva, cello Arie Motschman, harpsichord Countess Formoutiers: Siobhan Rodriguez Ragonde: Leah Sexton Ladies in waiting: Annie Lovvorn, Victoria Carracci, Shannan O Dowd, Rachel Stein, Christina Vehar, Elena Prestwood, Julie Mitchell, Susan Reyes Men s Ensemble: Count: Reed Williams Cavalier: Ryan Cox Raimbaud: Terrell Flemmings Tutor: Timothy Marshall Selena Sanchez and Cameron Austin, percussion
Le Nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte acknowledgements Special thanks to the following people without whose help this production would not be the POWERFUL educational and musical GALA of the semester! Act 2 Finale Count Almaviva: Ryan Cox Countess Almaviva: Emily Crisp Susanna: Victoria Carracci Figaro: Timothy Marshall Antonio: Terrell Flemmings Marcellina: Susan Reyes Basilio: Daniel Hidalgo Bartolo: Sean Eliason Judy Cole Arie Motschman Camille Hathaway Melanie Long Lisa Lock Dan Hesketh Joseph Greenway Josh Stone Thank you! Kathie Beckett Selena Sanchez Cameron Austin John Lawless Dorian Silva June Mauser Julia Becker KSU Voice Faculty Die Walküre (The Valkyre) Richard Wagner (1813-1883) Act 3, Scene 1 Gerhilde: Siobhan Rodriguez Helmwige: Shannan O Dowd Waltraute: Julie Mitchell Schwertleite: Camille Hathaway Ortlinde: Emily Crisp Siegrune: Leah Sexton Grimgerde: Elena Prestwood Rossweisse: Rachel Stein Judy Cole and Arie Motschman, piano
School of Music Faculty and Staff Music Education Judith Beale Janet Boner Kathleen Creasy John Culvahouse Charles Jackson Charles Laux Alison Mann Angela McKee Richard McKee Harry Price Terri Talley Amber Weldon-Stephens Music History & Appreciation Drew Dolan Edward Eanes Kayleen Justus Dane Philipsen Music Theory, Composition & Technology Judith Cole Kelly Francis Jennifer Mitchell Laurence Sherr Benjamin Wadsworth Jeff Yunek Woodwinds Robert Cronin, Flute Todd Skitch, Flute Christina Smith, Flute Elizabeth Koch Tiscione, Oboe John Warren, Clarinet, Chamber Music Laura Najarian, Bassoon Sam Skelton, Saxophone Brass and Percussion Doug Lindsey, Trumpet, Chamber Music Mike Tiscione, Trumpet Jason Eklund, Horn Thomas Witte, Horn Tom Gibson, Trombone Brian Hecht, Bass Trombone Bernard Flythe, Tuba/Euphonium John Lawless, Percussion Strings Helen Kim, Violin Kenn Wagner, Violin Catherine Lynn, Viola Allyson Fleck, Viola, Chamber Music Charae Krueger, Cello James Barket, Double Bass Joseph McFadden, Double Bass Elisabeth Remy Johnson, Harp Mary Akerman, Classical Guitar Voice Jessica Jones Eileen Moremen Oral Moses Leah Partridge Valerie Walters Jana Young Piano Judith Cole, Collaborative Piano & Musical Theatre Julie Coucheron Robert Henry John Marsh, Class Piano David Watkins Soohyun Yun Jazz Justin Chesarek, Jazz Percussion Wes Funderburk, Jazz Trombone, Jazz Ensembles Tyrone Jackson, Jazz Piano Marc Miller, Jazz Bass Sam Skelton, Jazz Ensembles Lester Walker, Jazz Trumpet Trey Wright, Jazz Guitar, Jazz Combos Ensembles & Conductors Leslie J. Blackwell, Choral Activities Alison Mann, Choral Activities Oral Moses, Gospel Choir Eileen Moremen, Opera Michael Alexander, Orchestras Charles Laux, Orchestras Debra Traficante, Concert Band David T. Kehler, Wind Ensemble School of Music Staff Julia Becker, Administrative Specialist III David Daly, Director of Programming and Facilities Susan M. Grant Robinson, Associate Director for Administration Joseph Greenway, Technical Director Dan Hesketh, Digital Media Specialist June Mauser, Administrative Associate II Andrew Solomonson, Facility Operations Manager Ensembles in Residence Atlanta Percussion Trio Faculty Jazz Parliament Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra and Chorus KSU Faculty Chamber Players KSU Faculty String Trio KSU Community and Alumni Choir about the school of music The School of Music at KSU has dedicated, vibrant, and talented faculty and staff that are completely devoted to teaching, performing, scholarship, and serving our community. It is an incredibly exciting place to study, boasting state-of-the-art facilities with opportunities to produce and explore music in a dynamic place that is ahead of the curve for what it means to be a musician in the 21st century. Our students come from the leading musical honor organizations across the region and are poised to lead the cultural offerings and musical education in our area and beyond for years to come. We welcome you to attend a concert, meet our faculty and staff, and feel the energy and excitement that our students exude. We are fully committed to our purpose as educators, performers, and scholars. We hope that you will find as much enjoyment in our product as we do in producing it. Michael Alexander Interim Director, KSU School of Music connect with us `/musicksu t @musicksu y/musicksu @musicksu musicksu.com Visit musicksu.com and click "Live Streaming" to watch live broadcasts of many of our concerts and to view the full schedule of live streamed events. Please consider a gift to the Kennesaw State University School of Music. upcoming events Unless otherwise noted, all events are held in Morgan Concert Hall and begin at 8 p.m. Sunday, April 19 Tara Winds Clarinet Choir with Sqwonk Bass Clarinet Duo Monday, April 20 KSU Wind Ensemble http://community.kennesaw.edu/givetomusic Tuesday, April 21 KSU Jazz Ensembles Saturday, April 25 llumination: Chamber Singers, Men's Ensemble and the KSU Community & Alumni Choir We welcome all guests with special needs and offer the following services: easy access, companion seating locations, accessible restrooms, and assisted listening devices. Please contact a patron services representative at 470-578-6650 to request services.
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