All-Star Marching Band

Band directors must nominate students from their school. Selected students will receive music and logistical details ahead of the event.
Application link coming soon!

For questions or more information, contact:
🎵 Dr. Frank Tracz
Director of Bands, Kansas State University
📧 ftracz@ksu.edu

The All-Star Marching Band experience includes a Friday evening rehearsal from 7:00–10:00 p.m. at the Vanier Family Football Complex or Memorial Stadium, followed by a Saturday rehearsal held six hours prior to kickoff. The exact Saturday start time will be announced once the game time is officially set. A finalized schedule will be emailed to participants and posted online as soon as kickoff is confirmed.

Music and Drill

All music and drill materials will be posted online at ksu.edu/bands in advance of the event. Participants will be notified when materials are available.
All All-Star Marching Band (ASMB) members must bring their own printed copies of music and drill for rehearsals.

Instruments

ASMB members are responsible for bringing their own instruments and necessary accessories, including reeds, valve oil, slide grease, mallets, sticks, and any other required items. Instruments will not be provided.

Uniform

Members of the ASMB will wear:

• The official All-Star Marching Band t-shirt
• Khaki shorts
• White socks
• Tennis shoes
• Ball cap

The t-shirt and ball cap will be provided free of charge to all participants by the K-State Marching Band.

Tickets

Participating students do not need to purchase a ticket.
A limited number of discounted tickets for parents, family members, and directors will be available. Additional ticket details will be shared as the event approaches.

Gameday Parking

Parking on game day is the responsibility of each ASMB member or their family. Please plan accordingly, as campus parking may be limited on football weekends.

Meals

ASMB members will be provided with lunch on Saturday between rehearsal and the game.
All other meals during the weekend are the responsibility of the student and their family.

Lodging is the responsibility of each ASMB member and their family. A block of hotel rooms may be arranged under the K-State Bands name for those needing accommodations. Details on hotel options, rates, and reservation deadlines will be provided closer to the event.

Instrumentation subject to change