Alumni Band

The K-State Alumni Band is a vibrant and dedicated group of former Kansas State University band members who come together to celebrate their love for music and the Wildcat community. Founded in 1971, the organization has grown into an influential presence, bringing together alumni who share a common bond through their time in the K-State Bands. Whether they were in the Marching Band, Symphonic Band, or other university ensembles, these musicians have remained connected through their shared experience, creating lasting friendships and preserving the K-State spirit.

Membership is open to any former member of a K-State band, and all skill levels are welcome. The band’s inclusive and welcoming environment ensures that everyone, whether a seasoned performer or a beginner, can contribute to the rich legacy of K-State music.

For those who have been part of the K-State Band family, the Alumni Band offers an incredible way to stay involved with the university, continue making music, and keep the Wildcat spirit alive.

Alumni Band Website

Reconnecting with Alumni

Every two years, the K-State Alumni Band hosts a Reunion, where members reunite with the K-State Marching Band to perform together on the field. Alumni gather in the parking lot to collect donations that support the annual scholarship awarded to a current member of the K-State Marching Band. While our passion for music leads us to seek out every performance opportunity, we also value and enjoy non-playing meet-ups, where we reconnect, share memories, and strengthen the bonds that tie us together as Wildcats.

Alumni are also invited to join the Cat Band's "break band" for basketball games during the December-January holiday break, when students are often away or the Marching Band is traveling for a bowl game.

Alumni Band Scholarship

Each year, the K-State Alumni Band awards a one-time $500 scholarship to a deserving member of the K-State Marching Band. The funds for this scholarship come from membership dues and donations collected during alumni pep band events, such as the tailgate band at the Reunion.

In many cases, we are able to fully fund the scholarship by performing pep band tunes at tailgate parties in the stadium parking lot before heading into the stadium for the game.