Explore, Engage, and Excel with Our 2025–2026 Clinics and Workshops!

The Bailey School of Music at Kennesaw State University is proud to offer a dynamic lineup of outreach events designed to inspire and connect young musicians across the region. This year’s offerings include the North Georgia Honor Orchestra, the Orchestra Invitational, and the ever-popular Jazz Fest at the Nest. We also invite prospective students and families to experience our vibrant community firsthand at our Fall and Spring Open Houses (more details coming soon!), where you can meet faculty, explore our facilities, and learn more about studying music at KSU. Whether you're a student, educator, or music enthusiast, there's something for everyone in this season of musical growth and discovery.

North Georgia Honor Orchestra

October 10-11, 2025

The North Georgia Honor Orchestra is a unique event designed to bring together the most talented pre-college string instrumentalists in and around North Georgia to focus on developing advanced technical and musical skills under the guidance of the exceptional KSU Bailey School of Music faculty. The two-day event includes orchestral rehearsals and sectionals, a faculty recital, and other activities, culminating in a performance by the orchestra in KSU’s renowned Morgan Concert Hall. Students are invited to participate based on nominations submitted by their orchestra directors.

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KSU Orchestras

Orchestra Invitational

October 23-24, 2025

String Student

Hosted by the Bailey School of Music, the KSU Orchestra Invitational is a unique educational event that brings together outstanding high school orchestras from across Georgia for a day of performance, collaboration, and growth. Participating ensembles perform in Morgan Concert Hall, receive expert feedback from KSU faculty and guest clinicians, and enjoy a featured performance by the KSU Symphony Orchestra. This invitational offers students and directors a valuable opportunity to refine their artistry in a supportive, collegiate environment.

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Jazz Fest at the Nest

Saturday, May 2, 2026

On May 2, 2026, we will host the fifth “Jazz Fest at the Nest” at our beautiful campus and top-notch Geer College of the Arts facilities from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (registration starts at 8:00 a.m.). We are thrilled about another opportunity to make jazz education enjoyable, accessible, affordable, and beneficial for your students and your music program. 

As a music educator, you may nominate students you feel would benefit from––and contribute to––this event. Additionally, students who would like to participate without a nomination may sign up and submit their audition videos. Our team will sort students into jazz groups based on experience, skill level, and director recommendation.  What types of groups? We will offer big band ensembles and (limited) jazz combo groups.

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Jazz Guitarist

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