Kansas State Wind Ensemble
The K-State Wind Ensemble, directed by Dr. Frank Tracz, performs the finest original works and transcriptions for concert band and wind ensemble. As the premier concert ensemble at K-State, the Wind Ensemble regularly travels to perform at regional, state, national and international concert venues.
2022-2023 Concert Schedule
October 12, 2022 | Celebration Fanfare - Joan Tower/arr. Jack Stamp Letters - Elijah Dunton Viktor's Tale - John Williams featuring Dr. Amy Guffey , clarinet soloist Lincolnshire Posy - Percy Grainger (Fennell Edition) Wedding Dance - Jacques Press |
October 25, 2022 | To Be Announced |
November 30, 2022 | Fanfare Politiea - Kimberly Archer Fantasia on Silent Night - James Syler Red Sky - Anthony Barfield featuring Dr. Dan Hinman, trombone soloist Symphony #4 - David Maslanka Danzon #2 - Arturo Marquez Dr. Jay Gilbert, guest conductor |
| January 21, 2023 Wind Ensemble CBC Concert McCain Auditorium Call Time TBA/4:00pm Concert | To Be Announced |
| March 8, 2023 Wind Ensemble & Wind Symphony Concert McCain Auditorium Call Time TBA/7:30pm Concert | To Be Announced |
April 23, 2023 | To Be Announced |
2022 Spring Wind Ensemble Photos
2022 Outstanding Musician Award Winner
Congratualtions to this year's our Outstanding Musician Award Winner Braedon Bomgardner
Side by Side Concerts
Participants have included:
Blue Valley Northwest High School, Adam Lundine and Melissa Askren
St. Charles East High School, Jim Kull
Rock Creek High School, Scott Bradley
Blue Valley Northwest High School, John Selzer
Blue Valley West High School, Daneil Kirk
Seaman High School, Cary Stahly
Salina South High School, Jared Rawlings
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)
Goessel High School, Mike Connell, director (with Symphony Band)
Arkansas City High School, Chris VanGilder, director (with Concert Band)
Goddard High School Marla Webber, director (with Symphony Band)
Clay Center High School, Matt Bradford (with Concert Band)
Rock Creek High School, Scott Bradley (with Concert Band)
Washburn-Rural High School, Luke Chaffe (with Wind Ensemble)
Haven High School (with Wind Ensemble
