Welcome from the Director of the Bailey School of Music

interim director and ksu professor of music julia bullard

Welcome to the Bailey School of Music at Kennesaw State University! As part of KSU’s College of the Arts, our School is home to talented students, faculty, and staff dedicated to fostering a vibrant community of musicians and scholars.

At the Bailey School of Music, students benefit from the resources of a large public university, access to numerous arts and cultural experiences in the Atlanta area, and a strong focus on personalized instruction.

Our school is proud to be an all-Steinway institution, and our remarkable Dr. Bobbie Bailey and Family Performance Center serves as a regional hub for diverse musical performances and other arts events.

Through our ArtsKSU performance series, students have the opportunity to engage with faculty and renowned guest artists, both in the classroom and on the stage.

Together, we inspire passionate musicians, scholars, and educators who will continue to enrich our community's cultural life. We welcome you to join us on this incredible journey! 

Dr. Nathan Nabb

BAILEY SCHOOL OF MUSIC MISSION STATEMENT

The Dr. Bobbie Bailey School of Music seeks to graduate educators, scholars, composers, and performers who will shape communities through music for generations. We provide a comprehensive, rigorous, and transformative education in the context of a large, high value, suburban public university.  

BAILEY SCHOOL OF MUSIC VISION STATEMENT

To develop the modern musician, one student at a time. 

OUR VALUES

We foster the growth of individuals and their communities through music and excellence. 

We strive to create an environment in which ideas can be freely and safely debated. 

We respect people, value collaboration, and recognize the contributions of all learners. 

We are passionate about teaching, learning, performing, and creating music. 

We value the power of music to shape human development and experience. 

KSU MISSION STATEMENT

At Kennesaw State, we serve as a powerful example of the impact a student-centered, research-driven university education can deliver. We help students succeed through exploration, collaboration, and rigor, uniting a diverse spectrum of backgrounds and talents. At KSU, students become the individuals who people want as colleagues and leaders.

National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

Kennesaw State University is an accredited member institution of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). The Bailey School of Music at KSU offers the Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education with concentrations in instrumental, choral and general music education, as well as Bachelor of Music degrees with concentrations in Music Performance, Music Theory and Music Composition.

For more information on NASM accreditation, contact:
National Association of Schools of Music
11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21
Reston, VA 20190-5248
(703) 437-0700 Phone
(703) 437-6312 Fax
info@arts-accredit.org

Dr. Bobbie Bailey & Family Performance Facilities

The Dr. Bobbie Bailey & Family Performance Center is the primary performance venue for the Kennesaw State University Bailey School of Music and is among the many fine facilities of the College of the Arts at KSU. Located within the Bailey Performance Center are several world-class spaces: Morgan Concert Hall, Katherine Scott Rehearsal Hall, the Mortin Art Gallery, and the neighboring Zuckerman Museum of Art. Each year, the Bailey Performance Center hosts over 100 performances and other public events in addition to rehearsals, seminars, recording sessions, and masterclasses year-round.

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