This KSU School of Music Debut Concert features the Vocal Jazz Combo under the direction of Karla Harris, Artist-in-Residence in Vocal Jazz, and Jazz Ensemble III under the direction of Rob Opitz, Artist-in-Residence in Jazz Trumpet.https://digitalcommons.kennesaw.edu/musicprograms/2112/thumbnail.jp

Houston, Kristin

Pappas, Claire

Reid, Brian

Reyes, Susan

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Saturday, February 3, 2018Dr. Bobbie Bailey & Family Performance Center, Morgan HallSeventy-fourth and Seventy-fifth Concertsof the 2017-18 Concert SeasonTuesday, October 16, 2018 at 8 pmDr. Bobbie Bailey & Family Performance Center, Morgan HallTwentieth Concert of the 2018-19 Concert Season VOCAL JAZZ COMBOKARLA HARRIS, DirectorBRIAN REID, PianoJAZZ ENSEMBLE IIIROB OPITZ, Director1819SEASONLove Is Here to Stay / Gershwin / Gershwin / arr. TaylorBlue Bossa / Dorham / arr. JohnsonThe Lick / Steve BrownWell You Needn’t / Monk / arr. KamufTeach Me Tonight / DePaul / arr. WolpeEveryday I Have the Blues / Chapman / arr. OjedaThe Chicken / Ellis / arr. BergJazz Ensemble IIIRob Opitz, DirectorVocal Jazz ComboKarla Harris, DirectorBrian Reid, PianoMoanin' / Bobby Timmons / arr. Bo AyarsVocal Jazz ComboHow Insensitive (Insensatez) / A. C. Jobim / arr. Bo AyarsKristin HoustonClaire PappasSusan ReyesIntermissionPersonnelJAZZ ENSEMBLE III SAXOPHONESBrandon PrintupNick FultonBen PodrazhanskyAndrew Shaw, Ensemble assistantJacob MartinezThomas SmithTROMBONESKirill WoodWes McDonaldCross BryantDevin WittTRUMPETSEli RicklesBen SchieleJacob GreifingerMiles BonnakerRHYTHM SECTIONDiego Fonseca Perez, guitarTrevor Lynch, guitarDamontae Scott, bassCarlos Diaz, drumsSadie Llop, vocalsVOCAL JAZZ COMBOMelodie FortKristin HoustonSadie LlopYazmeen MayesClaire PappasSusan ReyesEzra TrotmanKarla Harris, known for nuanced jazz vocals that bring a sophisticated ease and dynamic delivery, has made a career within the art form she loves for more than three decades, performing for audiences from Portland to Provence. She displays an instinctive ability to share the story, emotion and musical substance of the songs she sings, spanning genres and styles, blending boundaries with subtlety.A St. Louis native, Karla began singing jazz during college as a member of the St. Louis Jazz Quartet. In 2004, she moved to Portland, OR, and was quickly embraced by that city’s vibrant jazz scene, performing regularly with the area’s celebrated artists at top venues and events such as the Portland Jazz Festival, Cathedral Park Jazz Festival and Newport Jazz Party. In 2012, she relocated to Atlanta. She has sung at jazz events and venues throughout the region including the Sarasota Jazz Festival, the Callanwolde Arts Festival, the Jazz Corner, the Palladium, Churchill Grounds, and more, and headlined numerous shows at Downbeat magazine top-rated Velvet Note Acoustic Living Room. In 2015, Karla released “Karla Harris Sings the Dave and Iola Brubeck Songbook” on Summit Records. Of the project, critics write: “A work of sheer elegance and distinction.” - Jazz da Gama; “The Brubecks would have been pleased.” - Jazziz Magazine. “A vocal artist with impeccable phrasing and the innate gift to have the band play with and not around her.” - Critical Jazz. Karla’s contemporary versions of Brubeck classics such as “Take Five” are played on jazz stations internationally.Rob Opitz holds the title of Artist- in-Residence in Jazz Trumpet at Kennesaw State University. Originally from Illinois, Mr. Opitz’s career has ranged from elementary music, to middle school, high school, and now at the collegiate level. Mr. Opitz has been the Director of Bands at Marietta High School, Creekview High School, Barber Middle School, and Reinhardt University. Rob is avery active performer. Recently, Rob completed a 4 week tour with international superstar Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds. The tour featured multiple US Cities, Austin City Limits, and the Jimmy Kimmel show. Rob is the founder and director of his own group, the Atlanta Latin Jazz Orchestra – an 18 piece big band featuring the music of some of the greats in Latin Jazz.He has also appeared as a sideman with Tito Puente, Louis Bellson, Marian McPartland, Rufus Reid, Hal Crook, Marshal Royal, Jon Faddis, Diane Schuur, Paquito D'Rivera, Cladio Roditi, Bob Mintzer, and many more. Rob has performed in local groups in the metro Atlanta Area, including Orquesta MaCuba, the Georgia Symphony Orchestra Jazz Ensemble, Yacht Rock Revue, Bumpin’ the Mango, Bogey and the Viceroy, the Joe Gransden Big Band, Macon Pops Orchestra, and numerous others.Rob has been married to a terrific woman and Pre-K teacher, Stacie, for over 20 years and has two wonderful sons, Michael and Zach – both of whom are musicians.SCHOOL OF MUSIC FACULTY AND STAFF                 Stephen W. Plate, DirectorMusic EducationJudith BealeJanet BonerNancy ConleyKathleen CreasyMcKenzi FennKimberly InksCharles JacksonAlison MannAngela McKeeRichard McKeeTerri TalleyPaula Thomas-LeeCharles TigheAmber Weldon-   StephensMusic History & AppreciationDrew DolanEdward EanesHeather HartKayleen JustusHarry PriceSean ThrowerMusic Theory, Composition, TechnologyJudith ColeSteve DanczKelly FrancisJennifer Mitchell Laurence SherrMatt StillBenjamin   WadsworthJeff YunekWoodwindsKelly Bryant, Flute, Chamber MusicRobert Cronin, FluteTodd Skitch, Flute Christina Smith, Flute Cecilia Price, Flute, Chamber MusicBarbara Cook, OboeElizabeth Koch Tiscione, Oboe John Warren, Clarinet, Chamber Music Andrew Brady, Bassoon Anthony Georgeson, BassoonSam Skelton, SaxophoneLuke Weathington, SaxophoneBrass & Percussion Doug Lindsey, Trumpet, Chamber MusicRyan Moser, TrumpetMike Tiscione, TrumpetJason Eklund, HornRichard Williams, HornTom Gibson, TromboneHollie Pritchard, TromboneBrian Hecht, Bass Trombone Jason Casanova, Tuba / EuphoniumPaul Dickinson, Tuba / EuphoniumMarja Kerney, PercussionJohn Lawless, PercussionStringsHelen Kim, Violin Kenn Wagner, Violin, Chamber MusicDavid Coucheron, Orchestral StudiesCatherine Lynn, Viola Paul Murphy, ViolaCharae Krueger, CelloJames Barket, Double BassJoseph McFadden, Double Bass Elisabeth Remy Johnson, Harp Sean Thrower, Classical GuitarVoiceEileen MoremenOral MosesNathan MunsonValerie WaltersTodd WedgeHeather Witt Jana YoungPianoJudith Cole, Collaborative Piano Erika Tazawa, Collaborative PianoJulie CoucheronRobert HenryHuu MaiJohn MarshJazzJustin Chesarek, Jazz PercussionWes Funderburk, Jazz Trombone, Jazz   EnsemblesKarla Harris, Vocal JazzTyrone Jackson, Jazz PianoMarc Miller, Jazz BassSam Skelton, Jazz EnsemblesRob Opitz, Jazz TrumpetTrey Wright, Jazz Guitar, Jazz CombosEnsembles & ConductorsLeslie J. Blackwell, Choral ActivitiesNancy Conley, Philharmonic   OrchestraTrey Harris, University Band,   Marching BandAlison Mann, Choral ActivitiesOral Moses, Gospel ChoirEileen Moremen, OperaNathaniel F. Parker, Symphony OrchestraDebra Traficante, Wind Symphony,   Marching BandDavid Kehler, Wind EnsembleSchool of Music StaffJulia Becker, Administrative AssociateSusan M. Grant Robinson, Associate   Director for AdministrationJoseph Greenway, Assistant Director for    Production & TechnologyDan Hesketh, Assistant Director for    Marketing and OutreachJune Mauser, Administrative AssociateDaniel Pattillo, Technical ManagerRichard Peluso, Coordinator of Band   Operations and OutreachShawn Rieschl Johnson, Associate   Director for Operations & ProgrammingEnsembles in ResidenceKSU Faculty Jazz ParliamentGeorgia Youth Symphony Orchestra   and ChorusKSU Faculty Chamber PlayersSummit Piano TrioKSU Community and Alumni ChoirWelcome to the Bailey Performance Center! Thank you for making time in your busy schedules to support the performances of the Kennesaw State University School of Music. We are excited that you are here and we appreciate your love of music and support of our faculty and students and musical guests!The School of Music at Kennesaw State University continues to be an exciting place! This year’s Signature Series features four wonderful performances that we know will be memorable and well worth your investment. The 27-time Grammy Award winning Atlanta Symphony is with us again. We so value our professional relationship with this orchestra and we love having them here on our Morgan Stage. If you have not yet purchased your season tickets, I encourage you to do so as soon as possible. Having just completed our 10th Anniversary Season, the Dr. Bobbie Bailey & Family Performance Center is poised to begin the next decade of bringing you outstanding musical performances and artists from around the world! 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Vocal Jazz Combo and Jazz Ensemble III Debut Concert

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Vocal Jazz Combo and Jazz Ensemble III Debut Concert

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