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.
2023-2024 Concert Schedule
October 2, 2023 | On the Mall - Edwin Franko Goldman When the Wind Speaks - Artuto Rodriguez Run to the Light - Ivan Trevino Bright Light in the World - Carol Brittin Chambers conducted by Heather Baker Slava - Leonard Bernstein/arr. Goldman |
November 29, 2023 | Canzona - Peter Mennin Into the Silent Land - Steve Danyew A Solemn Place - Wayne Oquin Give Us This Day - David Maslanka Crown Imperial - William Walton |
Janurary 21, 2024 | To Be Announced |
March 6, 2024 | To Be Announced |
April 21, 2024 | To Be Announced |
2022 Spring Wind Ensemble Photos
2024 Outstanding Musician Award Winner
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
