KENNESAW, Ga. | Sep 16, 2025

Global Virtuosity Meets Local Talent: Academy of St. Martin in the Fields to Visit KSU

On October 4, the , one of the most acclaimed chamber groups in the world, will spend the day at 最色导航鈥檚 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.

In addition to their , the ensemble will lead masterclasses open to music students from across the region, giving young musicians access to the highest level of professional mentorship. This is part of the Geer College of the Arts鈥� growing investment in providing students with experiences that prepare them for industry-level careers in the arts.

鈥淲hen our students get the chance to learn from musicians of this caliber, it elevates their artistry and expands their sense of what is possible in their own careers,鈥� said Nathan Nabb, Director of the Bailey School of Music. 鈥淲e鈥檙e proud to not just bring world-class performances to campus but to create meaningful opportunities for student growth.鈥�

While the daytime masterclasses focus on students, the public is invited to join the KSU community that evening for a special concert performance by the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble. This event underscores the College鈥檚 commitment to making world-renowned artistry accessible to the metro Atlanta community and beyond.

The ensemble鈥檚 visit also ties into 最色导航鈥檚 鈥�Year of UK,鈥� an academic and cultural celebration highlighting the United Kingdom鈥檚 contributions across disciplines. The Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, founded in London and globally celebrated for its virtuosity, provides a fitting cultural anchor to this initiative.

Event Details

• Masterclasses: 2:30 p.m. October 4; Open to all music students in the region
• Concert Performance: 8 p.m., October 4; Morgan Concert Hall, Bailey Performance Center

Please visit the Geer College of the Arts website for and full event details.

--Alanna Foxwell