COVID-19 Updates
September 28, 2020 |
2021 Concert Band Clinic Update Dear Fellow Band Director, I regret to announce that Concert Band Clinic XXVIII is cancelled due to COVID-19. We are working on an online component for you band directors and your students which will include a clinic session by each of the conductors for this CBC discussing their literature, rehearsal techniques, methods and materials, etc. We know you will find some gems that will help you in your daily teaching and rehearsing. I will post these “Director Sessions” on our CBC site the week of the scheduled clinic January 18, 2021, and you can watch them at your convenience. 2021 Concert Band Clinic Conductors:
Thank you for your continued support of this excellent clinic experience and thank you for doing what you do every day! Hang tuff, be strong, and be safe; we will get through this together. Call on me and Dr. Wimmer for any ZOOM clinics, etc. with your students. We are here to help. Dr. Frank Tracz Dr. Alex Wimmer |
July 24th, 2020 |
2020 Marching Pride Classic Golf Tournament Due to the present dangers and uncertainty of COVID-19, we are cancelling our Marching Pride Classic Golf Tournament (originally scheduled on Saturday, August 22). We cannot guarantee the safety of all involved and do want to put anyone in harm’s way. We hope you understand. I will be sending all the sponsors and golfers information about options for greens fees, hole and cart sponsors, and meal sponsors that have been sent to us. We will certainly let you know about next year’s dates for this important event in hopes you will join us again. Thank you and be safe. Dr. Frank Tracz |
July 23rd, 2020 |
2020 Central States Marching Festival Update Due to the present dangers and uncertainty of COVID-19, we are cancelling our 2020 Central States Marching Festival (originally scheduled on Saturday, October 17).We hope to get through this challenge and look forward to coming back stronger than ever next year. We are truly sorry about this decision but certainly know, it is the best for all involved. Your safety, the safety of our students, and of all our marching band supporters is of the utmost importance. Thank you and be safe. Dr. Frank Tracz |
July 21st, 2020 |
2020 All-Star Band and Band Director Day Update Due to the present COVID-19 pandemic, we are officially announcing the cancellation of our 2020 All-Star Marching Band Day and Band Director Day (originally scheduled for Saturday, September 12). We feel this is the best decision seeing the uncertainty of this coming season, as well as for the safety of all involved. We will be in touch regarding the 2021 season events. We wish you, your students, and communities good health and safety as the fall semester begins. |
July 2nd, 2020 |
Good Afternoon and Happy 4th of July!!!! I hope you are safe, healthy, and staying strong. Here are some things for you to do in preparation for this coming marching band season at K-State: 1. TUTORIAL MARCHING AND PLAYING VIDEOS! The DRUM MAJORS and all SECTION LEADERS have created a series of videos for you to watch and learn the marching style, and pre-game music BEFORE YOU GET HERE TO K-STATE. Please take the time to learn all you can to better prepare you to earn a spot on the field this Fall. If you have any specific questions regarding your individual instrument you can contact your section leaders for help. They are very good people who know this band and will be happy to assist you!!! Here is the LINK: https://www.k-state.edu/band/fundamentals/
And here is a WELCOME letter from our DRUM MAJORS!!!!!! Please click HERE for the letter!
2. INSTRUMENT DELIVERY TRIP! I will be making a trip around the state delivery instruments to those who DO NOT have an instrument to practice on this summer. Here is the schedule and info you need to make a decision. The deadline for reserving an instrument is MONDAY, NOON, JULY 6.
Here is the Delivery Schedule for Tuesday July 7, and Wednesday, July 8:
TUESDAY, July 7: MANHATTAN - 6-7:00 pm, Mccain Loading Dock
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8: SALINA - 9:30 am - 9:45 am, “FLYING J” Truck Stop, I-70 and Ohio Street. GREAT BEND - 11:30 - 11:45 am, WAL-MART parking lot. WICHITA - 2:15 - 2:30 pm, WAL-MART parking lot, 53rd and Meridian. KANSAS CITY - 6:00 -6:30, “THE LEGENDS" NEBRASKA FURNITURE MART parking lot. TOPEKA - 8:00 - 8:30 pm, I-70 REST AREA east of east Topeka toll booth. (Dunkin Donuts)
You will need to be wearing a mask, social distancing from us, and wait for us to get the horn for you and put in on the ground. The instrument will have your name and location of pick up on a piece of masking tape on the case. You must also have a vehicle large enough to transport the instrument IN the case (Sousaphones, bass drums, tenor drums, etc.). Here is the link to reserve the instrument you need: https://forms.gle/iUmG7vsspTpmCa8x7
Once you arrive - or if you cannot be there, someone you designate can pick it up, we just need to know who that is (see form) - you will be asked to take a picture of the QR code to complete the instrument transfer. If you need to pick up an instrument before or after this time you will need to come to MHK and we will take care of you - just let me know. You will be required to return the horn when you report this Fall. I remind you all that you are financially responsible for the well being of the instrument and total replacement if lost/stolen/destroyed while in your possession. If you have any questions you can contact me anytime or contact your section leader. We are here to help you and we are excited you will be joining us in this great marching band! Welcome to K-State! Be safe, stay healthy, play your instrument, get off the couch, wear a mask and wash your hands!!!!
GO BAND! Dr. Tracz |
June 30th, 2020 |
Instrument Rental-Delivery Clarification: For those of you that already have your own instrument to practice on this summer, you do NOT need me to bring you a horn on July 8. Use your personal instrument to practice this summer, and if you need one of our silver horns for marching band and will give you one of our instruments when you get here for band. For those that have paid your rental fees for the instruments those funds will cover your Fall responsibilities, you do NOT ned to pay for the summer use (if you are taking one of our instruments.) This should clear up any confusion! Thanks and GO BAND!! DT |
June 29th, 2020 |
Instrument Rental-Delivery Instructions: Dear 2020 Wildcat Marching Band Member! Congrats on making the decision to attend K-State and play in the “PRIDE”. Great University, Great Marching Band, and we welcome you!!! We will be making a trip around the State of Kansas in the “STONESTREET TRUCK” to deliver marching band instruments to those registered K-State band members who need a horn to practice and prepare for the Fall season ahead of us. We do not know for sure what the season will look like but we do want to be prepared. The truck is quite obviously from K-State, just in case you have never seen it!!! Here is the Delivery Schedule for Tuesday July 7, and Wednesday, July 8:
You will need to be wearing a mask, practice social distance, and wait for us to get the horn for you and put in on the ground. The instrument will have your name and location of pick up on a piece of masking tape on the case. You must also have a vehicle large enough to transport the instrument IN the case (sousaphones, bass drums, tenor drums, etc.). Here is the link to reserve the instrument you need: https://forms.gle/iUmG7vsspTpmCa8x7 Once you arrive - or if you cannot be there, someone you designate can pick it up, we just need to know who that is (see form) - you will be asked to take a picture of the QR code to complete the instrument transfer. If you need to pick up an instrument before or after this time you will need to come to MHK and we will take care of you - just let me know. You will be required to return the horn when you report this Fall. I remind you all that you are financially responsible for the well being of the instrument and total replacement if lost/stolen/destroyed while in your possession. We are doing our best to help you prepare for the KSUMB experience, so please refer to the videos on the band web site for marching and playing tutorials on your instrument. The deadline for reserving an instrument for truck delivery is MONDAY, JULY 6, NOON. First come, first served. We have limited numbers of each instrument and I strongly suggest you reserve yours now. Thanks, be safe, stay healthy, wear a mask and wash your hands, and GO BAND!! Dr. Tracz |
June 29th, 2020 |
Band Camp Version B Wednesday, August 12th
Thursday, August 13th
Friday, August 14th
Saturday, August 15th
Band Camp Version C
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June 9th, 2020 |
The University will begin classes on campus on MONDAY, August 17th. Our scheduled band camp for that week obviously will not happen. We are looking at all possible options and we will have announcements pertaining to Marching Band Camp “OPTION B”, shortly. Please be ready to access the marching fundamentals video and the pre-game music video the week of June 22 in preparation for the season. Hang in there, be safe. |
