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Xan Perkins Selected as Assistant Director of Bands

Please help us welcome Xan Perkins to the MTD faculty as Instructor and Assistant Director of Bands beginning this fall. Xan Perkins is a music educator, artist, and researcher coming from Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva, OK where he has been serving as Director of Bands and Instrumental Studies.

MTD NewsJune 1, 2026

Faculty Music News Featured

David Charles Tay Joins MTD Voice Faculty

Please help us welcome Dr. David Charles Tay to the MTD faculty as Assistant Professor of Voice beginning this fall. Hailed as one of “Singapore’s finest operatic talents,” tenor David Charles Tay is recognized for his stylistic versatility, compelling stage presence and vocal artistry described as “delightful in warmth and…

MTD NewsMay 27, 2026

Current Students Alumni News Featured

K-State Theatre Students Awarded Mark Twain Prize and Eugene O’Neill Fellowship

Two K-State students were recently awarded National Prizes for their work in Theatre: Emmet Spaw Emmett Spaw (KSU Theatre Major) received a Mark Twain Prize for Comic Playwriting Distinguished Achievement Award for his play The Well-Lit Shadow. Emmett’s play was one of four plays considered for this national award. Read…

MTD NewsMay 25, 2026

Faculty Music News Featured Performances

Craig Parker: The Last Recital

On Sunday, May 10 at 3:30 p.m. in All Faiths Chapel, Craig B. Parker will perform his last KSU solo recital after 44 years on the Kansas State University faculty. He will be assisted by his K-State colleagues pianist Amanda Arrington, soprano Amy Rosine, mezzo soprano Patricia Thompson, and flutist…

MTD NewsMay 8, 2026

Dance Music Theatre News Guests

Pet the Stress Away this Friday with Oakley!

Oakley, K-State's resident Therapy Dog, will be visiting the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance on Friday, May 8, 10:15-10:45am. Meet Oakley in front of Nichols Hall to pet the stress away before Finals Week! All Are Invited. Rain Location: Nichols Lobby Learn more about Oakley: https://bit.ly/47p8FVB

MTD NewsMay 5, 2026

Dance Music Alumni Theatre News Featured

Theatre alumna competes on Netflix’s “Funny AF”

Theatre alumna Olivia Carter (c/o ‘20) has made it to the Top 6 comedians in the Netflix stand-up comedy talent search “Funny AF,” hosted by Kevin Hart. You can vote for her live on Monday, May 4 via Netflix.

MTD NewsMay 1, 2026

Current Students Theatre News

Scene Shop Constructs Facade for MHS Production

The K-State Scene Shop recently built a set for Manhattan High School's production of "Proof." Led by Senior Professor of Practice, George Matthews, the student crew built and installed the exterior facade in about a week. Congrats MTD crew! Performances of "Proof" May 1-3 at MHS.

MTD NewsApril 29, 2026

Music Current Students News

Clarinetists Selected for Full Graduate Assistantships

Graduate clarinetist Gabbie Phillips has accepted a full assistantship to University of Oklahoma to pursue her DMA in Clarinet Performance, and undergraduate clarinetist Angel Amaro has accepted a full assistantship at Shenandoah Conservatory to pursue a MM in Clarinet Performance.

MTD NewsApril 28, 2026

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Music Current Students News Featured

Grant Kozisek earns First Place at West Central NATS Regional Auditions

Grant Kozisek as Moritz in the Fall 2025 K-State produciton of "Spring Awakening. Photo: Lily Crist Junior Grant Kozisek received First Place in the Commercial Music category of the National Association Teachers of Singing West Central regional auditions. This latest honor comes shortly after Grant's recent state-level honor, winning first…

MTD NewsApril 27, 2026

Faculty News Featured

Allen Parrish Selected as Associate Director of Bands

Dr. Allen Parrish joins the Kansas State University family as Associate Director of Bands. Since 2021, he has served as Director of “The Sound of Today” Athletic Bands at the University of Louisiana Monroe. He holds degrees from Troy University, Pittsburg State University, and the University of Southern Mississippi. Dr.…

MTD NewsApril 23, 2026