This week in pictures @ K-State Archived Pictures   PURPLE POWER PLAY ON POYNTZ - DAY 1 Flag routine down Poyntz Ave Clarinets and Piccs performing in front of Old Chicago Willie getting the crowd ready for Football Saturday Staff checking the possibilities that the band camera can take clear pictures in the dark Assistant Drum Major, Paden Town, conducting Wabash 15,000+ fans cover Poyntz Ave Trumpets parked in the middle of 3rd and Poyntz Amanda leads the band at dusk Classy Cats after their stage performance Ben McGuire won the cowbell part to Mississippi Queen Brian Long spills his ice Classy Cats at Dusk in BSFS They're Back! Dr. Tracz making the win over UNT sweeter Willie takes over for Paden Town

WELCOME
From Dr. Frank Tracz & Dr. Anthony Pursell

We are pleased that you have taken the time to check out our band program and we are grateful for your interest in what we have to offer. We are very pleased and proud of the entire band and music education program here at K-State and we would like to tell you more about “us.” The K-State Bands are a student-musician-centered program that looks for potential in all - regardless of experience and background. If you possess the desire, talent, and a strong work ethic, then you are just what we are looking for. The Concert Ensemble portion of our band program is diverse and eclectic. From the Symphony Band/Chamber Winds, Concert Band, University Band, and a variety of ensembles, we offer the best of large and small ensemble music worlds. The diversity of the students participating in the Concert Ensembles makes for a truly unique experience for both our bands and the students themselves. You DO NOT have to be a music major to participate in ANY of the Concert Ensembles. The Athletic Bands are the spirit of the Wildcat Nation! We are truly fortunate to have students from EVERY COLLEGE who represent the vast majority of different majors to represent our athletic bands. Again, you DO NOT have to be a music major to participate! In regards to the Athletic Bands, we offer: a 300+ piece Marching Band (The “Pride of Wildcat Land”), two basketball Cat Bands, the Volleyball Band, and the “Pub Crawl” Band. All of these Athletic Bands enjoy spreading the “purple spirit” to all Wildcat Fans. For the Music Educator and their students, we offer a variety of educational events throughout the year: We are very proud of the K-State Band program and encourage you to look further into our web page by clicking the links that interest you. No matter what your interests are, we have an ensemble for you to continue enjoying music making and meeting new people from around this great campus. As always, your phone calls, e-mails, and visits are welcome. We will personally respond and/or sit and speak with you one-on-one during your campus visit! Thanks for visiting, and GO CATS!!!   Dr. Frank Tracz Director of Bands   Dr. Anthony Pursell Assistant Director of Bands

CURRENT NEWS

All-Star Lineup Attends 2008 Band Camp		Frank Tracz & CSI
The best of the best came out to support the 2008 KSUMB. Dr. Gary Mortenson visited the band to welcome all of the new students on Tuesday. Thursday, the KSUMB was welcomed by President Jon Wefald. During his talk to the band, President Wefald described the impact the KSUMB has on gameday and the spirit of campus. Thursday afternoon, Alumni Association President Amy Button-Renz thanked the band for their support and offered her support to all students' as they prepare for the upcoming academic term. Thursday night the KSUMB received a surprise welcome from Coach Bill Snyder. During Coach Snyder's visit, he told the band just how much he appreciated and continues to appreciate their support, enthusiasm and sense of community. He also reminded the band of their responsibility to teamwork and sacrifice. Finally, Willie the Wildcat led the KSUMB Friday morning in jumping jacks to fire up the day.		Director of Bands, Frank Tracz, presented three sessions at the 2008 Conn Selmer Institute at Notre Dame in June 2008. The session was attended by over 500 music students and directors. If you missed getting a handout, you may download them here. KISS Organize to Optimize You've Made It This Far
2009 - 2011 Summer Graduate Course Schedules		Alumni Classy Cats In the National Spotlight
Students enrolled in the K-State Summer Masters program can view the 2009 - 2011 schedules by clicking here.		Three alumni Classy Cats are cheering on the national stage. Click their pictures to see their bios.
President Jon Wefald Announces Retirement		Concert Band to Perform at KMEA in 2009
K-State Bands #1 fan, President Jon Wefald announced his retirement at the end of the 2008-2009 academic year. Click here for the story. President Wefald salutes the KSUMB during annual Band Camp		The K-State Concert Band was recently selected to perform for the state convention in February 2009. The ensemble, which typically consists of 50% non music majors, last performed for the state convention in 2007. K-State Assistant Director, Dr. Anthony Pursell commented, "It is truly an honor, privilege and a great responsibility for this group of musicians to have achieved so much in such a short period of time. Being selected to perform for KMEA is a great way of demonstrating the quality of the K-State Band program." The Concert Band will perform at the Century II Concert Hall in Wichita on February 26, 2009 at 2:40 pm.
Pizza Hut Section Meetings
KSUMB members, please click here for the schedule of Pizza Hut meetings.

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