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MTD Welcomes Early-Music Specialist Debra Nagy for QuVee Mock Masterclass Series Residency

As part of the QuVee Mock Masterclass Series at the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance, we are delighted to welcome early-music specialist, performer, educator, artistic director, and entrepreneur, Debra Nagy. Nagy will be on campus March 3 and 4 for a short residency, working with K-State's early-music ensembles, historical…

MTD NewsMarch 3, 2026

Current Students Theatre News Guests

Guest Artist and K-State Theatre Students Featured on Local TV News

Performer Heather Massie, who is performing her solo show "HEDY!: The Life & Inventions of Hedy Lamarr" tonight 2/27 at 7:30pm in McCain Auditorium, was featured on WIBW-Topeka's news broadcast, including interview with Massie and K-State Theatre students. Watch the report

MTD NewsFebruary 27, 2026

Dance Music Theatre News Featured Guests Performances

The Newberry Consort presents “Corkscrews, Coils, and Clocks”

For the first time ever, Chicago's acclaimed Newberry Consort performs in Manhattan, KS, presented FREE with RSVP as part of the QuVee Mock Masterclass Series. Music from Ockeghem to Josquin celebrating the musical, technological, and scientific inventions from the 15th & 16th centuries.

MTD NewsFebruary 17, 2026

Music News Jobs Opportunities

Applications Welcome for Assistant Professor – Voice

The School of Music, Theatre, and Dance at Kansas State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Voice. This nine-month, tenure track position carries primary responsibility for undergraduate and graduate applied voice instruction and related coursework and offers the opportunity to join a voice area comprising four additional faculty.…

MTD NewsFebruary 11, 2026

Faculty Music News Performances

KSU Faculty Brass Quintet will present its spring recital at All Faiths Chapel on Wednesday

The KSU Faculty Brass Quintet will present music of four centuries on Wed., February 11 at 7:30 in All Faiths Chapel. Faculty members Jacqueline Fassler-Kerstetter, Daniel Hinman, Steve Maxwell, Craig B. Parker and grad. student Larry Dean will perform

MTD NewsFebruary 9, 2026

Music News Workshops Guests

K-State Clarinet Day

Join us for K-State Clarinet Day on Jan 31, 2026, 12–5 pm! This free event welcomes clarinetists of all ages and levels and features guest artist Dr. Julie Detweiler. Come learn, play, and make music with us!

MTD NewsJanuary 28, 2026

Music News Workshops Guests

“Anatomy and Physiology of the Voice: Current Concepts” presented by Dr. Robert Sataloff

This event is presented in a partnership between the K-State Student chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (SNATS) and K-State Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association students. The Zoom presentation will take place January 26th at 5:00pm in 109 Justin Hall. Dr. Robert T. Sataloff, MD, DMA, FACS is Professor…

MTD NewsDecember 29, 2025

Faculty Music News Featured

Wimmer to Lead K-State Band Program

Alex Wimmer, assistant professor and associate director of bands at Kansas State University, has been appointed as the director of bands effective June 7, 2026. Alex Wimmer As director of bands, Wimmer will provide visionary leadership and management for K-State’s comprehensive band program, including directing the Pride of Wildcat Land — the…

MTD NewsDecember 15, 2025

Current Students Theatre News Performances

Fundamentals of Directing Class Showcase of Scenes

Join us for the Fundamentals of Directing Class Showcase of scenes, featuring students from the Fundamentals of Acting for Majors course and many other KSU students. You'll be treated to a wide variety of work directed by 16 students with 32 actors with this celebration of work and learning.

MTD NewsDecember 15, 2025

Faculty Music Featured

Conversation through concert

Even after thousands of performances on some of the world’s most famous stages, Dr. Anna Marie Wytko (University Distinguished Professor of Saxophone) takes no performance for granted.

MTD NewsDecember 10, 2025