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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

Dance Music Theatre News Featured

Wareham Hall Pens Agreement with MTD

Wareham Hall entered a memorandum of understanding with K-State’s School of Music, Theater, and Dance in April. When renovations at the historic opera house conclude in 2027, officials say The Wareham will be a “home away from home” for K-State’s performing arts department.

MTD NewsNovember 29, 2025

Faculty Music News

Hinman to Perform Mahler 7 with Kansas City Symphony

MTD Faculty, Dr. Dan Hinman will perform as a substitute with the Kansas City Symphony on their upcoming performance of Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 7. The performances will be November 21, 22 & 23 at Kauffman Performing Arts Center.

MTD NewsNovember 17, 2025

Music Current Students News Featured

K-State Voice Students Earn Honors at Regional Auditions

This past weekend, K-State Voice Division students traveled to Laramie, Wyoming to compete in the 2025 West Central National Association of Teachers of Singing (WC NATS) Auditions. NATS celebrates the art of singing through a series of competitions and auditions designed to showcase the talented singers, performers and composers who are…

MTD NewsNovember 11, 2025

Current Students Music News

Piano Students Win Honors at State Competition

Congratulations to this year's Kansas Music Teachers Association State Competition award winners from the Kansas State University Piano Studio: Hera Hessenius (First Prize, collegiate senior/junior category) Connor Jones (Honorable Mention, collegiate senior/junior category) Oliver Merry (First Prize, 9th grade category) Hera Hessenius Connor Jones Oliver Merry

MTD NewsNovember 10, 2025

Faculty Music News Guests

KSU Faculty and Guest Artist Perform the Music of Carolina Calvache

Music Faculty, Dan Hinman and Amanda Arrington, to perform a recital with guest artist Dr. Zach Davis. They will be performing a recital of music composed by QuVee Mock Masterclass artist, Carolina Calvache. Performances Nov 5 in Manhattan and 7 in Salina

MTD NewsNovember 5, 2025

Dance Music Alumni News Featured

Theatre Alum Performs at World Renowned Cabaret 54 Below

Brett Boline, Theatre alum, will be performing at Michael Feinstein's legendary 54 Below in New York City as part of the "Burton in the Basement" cabaret on October 22, 2025. Brett will join other NYC-area performers to celebrate the music featured in the work of filmmaker, Tim Burton. Streaming tickets…

MTD NewsOctober 22, 2025