Welcome to K-State Bands! If you are a prospective band member and would like more information complete our online prospective member form found on the left side of this page, call us at 785-532-3816, or schedule a campus visit!
Central States Marching FestivalThe 2016 Central States Marching Festival will be held at Bill Snyder Family Stadium on October 15.2016 Central States Marching Festival Master Schedule 2016 CSMF Special Guests: The Boston Brass!!!! TICKETS 2016 Central States Judges and Clinicians: Larry Blocher - Director of the School of Music, Troy University Jim Oliver - Kansas City Music Educator Phillip Payne - Music Education, Kansas State University Keith Beardon - Texas Tech (retired) Terry Rush - Lincoln, Nebraska Music Educator Special Guests: BandDirector.com with Pat Sheridan and Dave Knox |
Are you a K-State Music Education Alumn in your first 4 years of teaching? If so, you are invited to the 10th Annual Music Teacher In-Service Day on Friday October 21,2016. Click here for a letter, schedule, registration, and information from Dr. Payne |
Check out the article College Marching Bands posted about the BRAND NEW seating for the KSUMB in Bill Snyder Family Stadium! |
Check out the article ESPN posted highlighting the greatest pregame traditions in college football... You just might find the band we all know and love featured prominently! |
Frank Tracz inducted into the Conn-Selmer Institute Hall of Fame Dr. Frank Tracz, Director of Bands and professor of music, was inducted into the Conn-Selmer Institute Hall of Fame this past Tuesday. The Conn-Selmer Institute is a three and a half day professional development conference for college students, directors, and music program leaders held every June on the beautiful campus of Bethel College in Mishawaka, Indiana. CSI equips current and future music educators with practical skills and relevant strategies addressing current trends in music education. The curriculum is comprised of inspiring workshops led by world-class clinicians. Dr. Tracz has been on the faculty at the Conn-Selmer Institute every summer since 2006. He remains active as a conductor, clinician, and educator for Conn-Selmer throughout the year. Several K-State graduate and undergraduate students attended this past week’s institute where they collaborated with music educators and music professionals from all across the country. Conn-Selmer is the leading manufacturer and distributor of musical instruments for student, amateur, and professional use. They are currently the largest American musical instrument manufacturer. Their education division seeks to support band directors and students all over the world improve their classrooms, refine their musicianship, and inspire passionate teaching. |
Come play with "The Pride at the K-State Marching Band Tuba/Euphonium Day on October 8th! Register HERE! All high school Tuba/Euphonium players are welcome to spend a day with the KSUMB. Live the life of a K-State Horn as you experience Gameday with the K-State Marching Band! Interact with the KSUMB, take part in the traditions, attend a special clinic, and perform at halftime for over 50,000 fans. A free ball cap and t-shirt will be provided to each participant. A certain amount of discount tickets will be available to parents. This even is FREE for all participants. A TENTATIVE schedule can be found HERE. |
Important Dates for Fall 2016 Band Director Day - September 17th Band Day - September 24th Tuba/Euphonium Day - October 8th Central States Marching Festival Featuring the Boston Brass - October 15th Keeping checking our website for details, information, and registration. |
