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People with Purpose: Alex Wimmer
As K-State's director of bands, Alex Wimmer shares how music brings people together, why investing in the process matters and how helping students grow as musicians...
The sound of rural school music
What started as a small independent study is now a thriving certificate program at K-State. Students in the newly-created instrument repair certificate and...
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People with Purpose: Alex Wimmer
July 6, 2026As K-State's director of bands, Alex Wimmer shares how music brings people together, why investing in the process matters and how helping students grow as musicians...
K-State First celebrates annual award winners
May 15, 2026Each year, K-State First aims to create an outstanding student experience for first-year Wildcats through programming centered on community-building and connection....
McCain Performance Series features Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane dance company
March 17, 2026Kansas State University will host the internationally acclaimed Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company for a collaborative performance with K‑State dance program...
The sound of rural school music
March 4, 2026What started as a small independent study is now a thriving certificate program at K-State. Students in the newly-created instrument repair certificate and...
Award-winning entertainer Heather Massie at K-State for weeklong residency, performance
Feb. 23, 2026Acclaimed actor and writer Heather Massie is at K-State for a residency this week that includes community events, classroom engagements and a McCain Performance...
Building a BrAND
Feb. 2, 2026As he prepares to retire after more than 33 years as K-State Bands director, Frank Tracz reflects on his legacy and his constant ideal to "leave it better than...
Wimmer to lead K-State band program
Dec. 15, 2025Alex Wimmer, assistant professor and associate director of bands at Kansas State University, has been appointed as the director of bands effective June 7, 2026.
