K-State Band Student Alumni
Where are they now?

 

We want to keep in touch with you and show off your successes of life after the K-State Bands. Please complete this form to tell us where you are and what you are doing. We will add your name and information to this directory so you can keep in touch with your friends and former colleagues.

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How did participating in the Band Program at K-State help your current status/What did participating in the Band Program mean to you?

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For General Information, Contact
Kansas State University Bands
226 McCain Auditorium
Manhattan, KS 66506

(785) 532-3816
fax: (785) 532-3817

 

Graduate Students

Name Graduation Where are they now?
Lyle Sobba 2011 MME, current GA at K-State; received his BME from K-State
Theresa Purcell 2011 MME, current GA at K-State; received her BME from the University of Texas, El Paso
Dane Danielsen 2010 MME, current GA at K-State; received his BME from Friends University
Anna Eaverson 2010 MME, current GA at K-State; received her BME from K-State
Emory Dease 2010 MM, current GA at K-State; received his BME at Central University (IA)
Travis Keller 2009 MMEd, Assistant Director of Bands at Derby High School, Derby, Kansas
Meghan Hardy 2009 MME, Director of Bands at South San Francisco High School (CA)
Ashley Maughlin 2009 MME, Director of Bands at Chapman High School
Sharyn Worcester 2008 Assistant Director of Bands, Junction City Schools (KS); MME (K-State)
Darren Brooks 2008 Assistant Director of Bands, Salina South High School (KS); MME (K-State)
David Whitman 2008 PhD Student at the University of Souther Mississippi, MM (K-State)
Gavin Smith 2007 MME, Assistant Director of Bands, Vanderbilt University
Andrew Feyes 2007 MME, Assistant Band Director at Bryan City Schools, Bryan, Ohio
Phil Edelman 2006 MME, Assistant Band Director at Goddard High School
Brad Williamson 2006 MME, PhD student at The Ohio State University
Aric Hageman 2006 MME, Band Director at Riverton High School, Riverton, Wyoming
Jessica Snider 2005 MME, Band Director at Marais Des Cygnes Valley Schools
Scott Levendofsky 2005 MME, Director of Bands at Fort Riley Middle School
David Montgomery 2004 MME, Assistant Director of Bands at Western Michigan University
Jessica Mullen 2004 MME, Director of Bands at Gallup High School in Gallup, New Mexico
Jeff Hogan 2004 MME, Director of Bands at Madison County High School in Alabama
Will Teufel 2003 MME, Band Director for Nickerson Schools
Eric Stambaugh 2003 MME, Director of Bands at Buhler High School
Erin Beave 2002 MME, Director of Band at Hastings High School in Hastings, Nebraska
Maranda Wilson 2002 MME, Director of Bands at Wichita East Schools
Dina Ross 2001 MME, Band Director at Wilbur Middle School in Wichita
Brad Hudson 2001 MME, Director of Bands for Leeton Schools in Leeton, Missouri
Dennis Brooks 2000 MME, Director of Bands at Council Grove Schools
Craig Treinen 2000 MME, Director of Jazz Studies at Washburn University, Topeka
Lori Howe 1999 MME, resides in Minnesota
Mike Miller 1999 MME, Director of Bands at Iola Schools
Jacque Leonard 1998 MME, Private flute instructor in Centerton, Arkansas
Kim Thomas 1998 MME, Director of Bands at Manhattan Catholic Schools
Dan Beich 1997 MME, Director of Bands at Moses Lake High School in Moses Lake, Washington
Marie Lajoie 1997 MME, Resides in Maine
Chris Richmond 1996 MME, Director of Bands at Wamego High School
Nelson Penserga 1995 MME, Director of Bands at Liberty Middle School in Clifton, Virgina
Maureen VanVechten 1995 MME, Director of Bands at Morrisville-Eaton  Schools in New York
     

 

Summer Masters Students

Shawn Knopp 2009 MM, Director of Bands, Smokey Valley High School
Kyle Hopkins 2009 MM, Director of Bands, McPherson High School
Michael Bistline 2009 MM, (Iowa)
Lindsay Ladman 2009 MM
Dara Jochum 2009 MM, (Missouri)
Rosie Sweaney 2009 MM
Kristi Vetter 2009 MM
Matthew Barr 2009 MM, (Pennsylvania)
Kenny Roe 2009 MM
     

 

Undergraduate Students

Danny Callahan 2002

Participated in Marching Band, Majored in Biology. Now works as the Station Supervisor for Alaska Airlines in Anchorage, AK

 

Matt Williamson 2003, 2007
Participated in Marching Band and Concert Band (1999). Majored in Civil Engineering. Lives in Salina, Kansas and works for K-State Salina as an instructor of Construction Engineering Technology.
"Being in Marching Band meant I knew 300 fellow students before my first day of class. These weren't just any students either, they were a group of involved student leaders from every college and department. Marching Band also provided the unique opportunity to watch Wildcat Football from the front row of then KSU Stadium. I also got to take part in a once-in-a-lifetime trip to San Diego. We played at Sea World and at the port of a USN aircraft carrier. I'll never forget marching down "Mainstreet USA" at Disneyland."
     
Bruce Hartwick 2006

Participated in Marching Band, Concert Band, Pep Bands, and Trumpet Ensemble . Majored in Marketing. Now works as an Interactive Marketing Planner in Olathe, Kansas.
"Band meant the world to me. Without the life skills that I learned in band, I do not feel like I would be where I am today. I am a better person because of these experiences. It brings chills to my spine everytime I hear and see the band."

 

Terry Meadows 2006
Participated in Marching Band, Concert Band and University Band. Is now the Band and Choir Director at Humboldt Middle and High School; Humboldt, Kansas.
"It was a wonderful experience performing in front of thousands of people and always playing great music."
Melanie Caster 2009 Goddard Midd/High School
Brad Regier 2009 Chase County High School
Nick Pool 2009 Graduate Assistant at the University of North Carolina, Greensboro
Cally Bitterlin 2009 Wamego Elementary
Zack Corpus 2009 Graduate Student at the University of North Texas
Meg Baker 2009 Northern Valley High School, Long Island, KS
Chris Johnson 2009 McPherson High School
Amanda Jolly 2009 Vocal/Instrumental, Ft. Riley Middle School
Joanna Freed 2009 Scott City High School
Amanda Clark-Mitchell 2009 Cherokee School District
Wendy Crawford 2009 Fort Irwin Middle School, Ft. Irwin, CA
T.J. Taylor 1976 (BS), 1982 (MM)

Participated in Marching Band, Basketball Band, Concert Jazz Ensemble, Brass Quintet, Symphony Band and Symphony Orchestra

Majored in Music Education and is now Director of Bands at Junction City High School and is also the Instrumental Music Coordinator for the District.

"Besides being able to play great literature, it was a great way to meet people and travel. As a result, I have a lot of great friends and memories."

Casey Hands 2006

Political Science Major, participated in KSUMB and Concert Band.

"Participating in the band taught me a lot about responsibility and team work. I think I was able to succeed as a student because of my involvement from freshman year to graduation with the bands at K-State. I will probably always remember my years in the Kansas State University Marching Band as one of the best times in my life."

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