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Graduate Oboe Quartet to Perform World Premieres at 2025 International Double Reed Convention MusicCurrent StudentsAlumniNewsFeatured

Graduate Oboe Quartet to Perform World Premieres at 2025 International Double Reed Convention

The KSU Graduate Oboe Quartet, the "Little Apple Quartet," will perform a recital of world premiere musical works in June at the 2025 International Double Reed Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Little Apple Quartet is comprised of members: Natalie Myers (current PhD Curriculum and Instruction, Oboe Performance Emphasis)Lucas Reed (current…
May 15, 2025
Morris Performs Own Concerto as Soloist with the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra FacultyMusicNewsFeatured

Morris Performs Own Concerto as Soloist with the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra

Oboist and composer Dr. Alyssa Morris, Associate Professor of Oboe and Music Theory, will perform her newly composed concerto Imperfect as concerto soloist with the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra in the final gala concert of the 2025 International Double Reed Convention (June 2025, Butler University, Indianapolis, IN.). Additionally, Alyssa will be…
May 15, 2025
Parker presents at the College Music Society Central Chapter Conference FacultyMusicNewsFeatured

Parker presents at the College Music Society Central Chapter Conference

Craig B. Parker, associate professor of music, presented his paper, "Gunther Schuller's 'Encounters': The Summation of a Career" at the College Music Society Central Chapter Conference at the University of Kansas on April 6. Parker's presentation dealt with the Schuller's monumental 2003 third-stream composition for symphony orchestra, jazz ensemble, three…
May 5, 2025
K-State music professor Anna Marie Wytko named 2025 University Distinguished Professor FacultyNewsFeatured

K-State music professor Anna Marie Wytko named 2025 University Distinguished Professor

Anna Marie Wytko, professor of music in the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance at Kansas State University, has been named a 2025 University Distinguished Professor — the highest academic honor bestowed by K-State — in recognition of her impact as a saxophonist, educator and author.
May 1, 2025
Dan Hinman to Perform with Wichita Symphony Orchestra FacultyCurrent StudentsMusicFeatured

Dan Hinman to Perform with Wichita Symphony Orchestra

Dr. Dan Hinman, Teaching Assistant Professor of Trombone, has been invited to perform as a substitute musician with the Wichita Symphony Orchestra. The performance, "Symphony in the Gardens: Timeless Romance", will be May 16 at Wichita's Botanica. Finale Concert Program GEORGES BIZET Farandole from L'arlesienne Suite No. 2JOHANN STRAUSS Voices of SpringPYOTR ILYICH…
April 25, 2025
Ruth Gurgel presents at International Conference for Research in Music Education FacultyMusicNewsFeatured

Ruth Gurgel presents at International Conference for Research in Music Education

Ruth Gurgel, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Music Education, is presenting her research at the 14th International Conference for Research in Music Education this month. Her session, titled "Intersections of Engagement Theory and Culturally Relevant Pedagogy in the U.S. Choral Classroom," explores how student agency and Gloria Ladson-Billings' (2022) theory of…
April 22, 2025
Hale Library series Faculty Recital to Include Premiere by MTD Alumna Grace Baugher FacultyMusicAlumniNewsFeatured

Hale Library series Faculty Recital to Include Premiere by MTD Alumna Grace Baugher

On Friday, April 25, at 7:30pm, the Hale Library Concert Series will present a recital by School of Music, Theatre, and Dance faculty members Susan Maxwell, bassoon; Steven Maxwell, tuba; and Amanda Arrington, piano. The program will feature solos, duets and trios from the Baroque period to the present. Nationally-known…
April 21, 2025