Kansas State Concert Band
Mr. Don Linn, Conductor
"Concert Band is wonderful because it gives non-music majors like myself an opportunity to continue something I loved to do in high school, but at an advanced level. I auditioned because I love music, but I have stayed because of the challenge and the pride I take in what I do."
Anastasia Place
Junior, Animal Sciences and Industry, Pre-Vet
Principal Clarinet
The Concert Band, directed by Mr. Don Linn, performs some of the finest literature written for concert bands. Students are exposed to traditional "core" literature and some of the finest new music for concert band. Both the Wind Ensemble and Concert Band have been featured as performing ensembles at the Kansas Music Educators Association Conventions in Wichita, Kansas, and also provide valuable podium time for graduate teaching assistants in the Music Education/Wind Conducting Masters Degree program.
Auditions for Spring 2012
All Auditions will be Held in MCCain 226 unless otherwise noted
Sign Up for an Audition time on the Bulliten Board OUtside of McCain 226 (Band Office)
Please prepare the excerpts listed below.
Schedule:
Friday: December 2nd 12:30pm - 1:30pm - Full Concert Band Rehearsal
Friday: December 2nd 8pm - 9:30Pm
Woodwind auditions -
Flutes/Picc - Sinfonia V - M.7-M.16, Frenzy M.134-178
Oboes - Sinfonia V - M.7-M.16, Frenzy M.60-68
Bass Clarinet - Sinfonia V M.64 -78, Frenzy M.138-178
Bassoon - Sinfonia V M. 2 - 16, Frenzy M. 138-178
Monday: December 5th 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Clarinets - Sinfonia V m.11-19, Frenzy M.134-178
Alto Sax - Sinfonia V M.22-32, Frenzy M.183-213
Tenor Sax - Sinfonia V M.82-90, M. 358-385
Bari Sax - Sinfonia V M.42-51, Frenzy M.340 - 375
Tuesday: December 6th 7pm - 8:30pm
Horn - Sinfonia M.6 - 16, Frenzy M. 340-375
Tuesday: December 6th 8:35pm-9:55pm
Brass or Woodwind Overflow - Any Brass or Woodwinds May Audition during this time if they are unable to audition during the day.
Wednesday: December 7th 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Trumpet - Sinfonia V M.19 - 28, Frenzy M.53-68
Trombone - Sinfonia V - M. 42 - 50, Frenzy M.282 - 302
Friday: December 9th 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Percussion (McCain 201) Timp, Vibes, Xylo, Toms - You must Audition on All Instruments
Euphoniuim BC/ TC - Sinfonia V - M.40 - 50, Frenzy M. 282-302
Tuba - Sinfonia V - M. 41 - 51, Frenzy M. 282 - 302
Friday: December 9th 7pm - 10pm
Additional times for all who wish to audition
2011-2012 Concert Schedule
October 19, 2011
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The Flying Cadets - Karl King |
December 1, 2011 |
Nitro - Frank Ticheli Third Suite - Robert Jager O Magnum Mysterium - Morten Lauridsen/Reynolds Spangled Heavens - Donald Grantham |
March 12, 2012 |
Fairest of the Fair - John Philip Sousa |
APRIL 25 , 2012 |
Strange Humors - John Mackey Sinfonia V: Symphonia Sacra et Profana- Timothy Broege Lagan Love - Luigi Zaninelli Frenzy - Andrew Boysen Jr. |
Side by Side Concerts
Each Spring semester, the K-State Wind Ensemble & Concert Band host a middle school and/or high school band to pair up for a concert in McCain Auditorium. This unique opportunity allows these young students a performance opportunity in a professional setting and to observe one of the top two concert ensembles on the K-State campus. Participants have included:
Salina South High School, Jared Rawlings
Manhattan Middle School, Scott Freeby
Manhattan High School, Rod Mangus
Maize High School, Jerry Stone
Buhler High School, Eric Stambaugh
St. Marys School, Warren Sikel
Highand Park High School, Luke Chaffee
Louisburg High School, John Cissitti
Riley County Schools, Joel Nagley
Marion High School, Mike Connell
Junction City High School, T.J. Taylor
Cowley College, Gary Gackstetter
Lansing High School, Luke Johnson (with Symphony Band)
Smokey Valley High School, Shawn Knopp (with Concert Band)
Manhattan Catholic Schools, Kim Thomas (with Symphony Band)
McPherson High School, Kyle Hopkins (with Concert Band)
Goessel High School, Mike Connell, director (with Symphony Band)
Arkansas City High School, Chris VanGilder, director (with Concert Band)
Goddard High School Marla Webber, director (with Symphony Band)
Clay Center High School, Matt Bradford (with Concert Band)
Rock Creek High School, Scott Bradley (with Concert Band)
Washburn-Rural High School, Luke Chaffe (with Wind Ensemble)
Haven High School (with Wind Ensemble)