The Concert Band, directed by Dr. Anthony Pursell, 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.
December 2, 2009
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Windsor Processional, Fernandez TBA, Pursell Aurora Awakes, Mackey Shortcut Home, Wilson Prelude, Op 34, #14, Shostakovich Symphony #5, Finale, Shostakovich |
January 23, 2010 Concert Band Clinic Weekend |
TBA |
March 8, 2010 Rock Creek High School |
TBA |
May 3, 2010 Concert Band Dr. Anthony Pursell, Conductor McCain Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. |
Vienna Philharmonic Fanfare, Strauss Introduction and Cappricio, Chance The Redwoods Symphony #3, Barnes |
Special gueat composer, John Mackey
Each Spring semester, the K-State Symphony Band & 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:
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)
February 22 - Goessel High School, Mike Connell, director (with Symphony Band)
March 9 - Arkansas City High School, Chris VanGilder, director (with Concert Band)
April 26 - Goddard High School Marla Webber, director (with Symphony Band)
May 4 - Clay Center High School, Matt Bradford (with Concert Band)
