Dylan Dean, Author at K-State MTD News

Faculty Music

Davis, Hinman, and Arrington invited to perform at International Trombone Festival in Latvia

KSU MTD Faculty Dan Hinman (trombone) and Amanda Arrington (piano), along with collaborator Zachariah Davis from Texas Woman's University, have been invited to perform at the 2026 International Trombone Festival in Riga, Latvia. The International Trombone Festival is the largest conference for the trombone community. Their collaborative presentation is a…

Dylan DeanJune 1, 2026

Music Performances

KSU Grad music student sought after for international performances

KSU Master of Music graduate student, Tom Stark, will be accepting a United States Army Band post with the options of Haiwaii and Korea. This will start in the fall, and this summer he will be performing in an opera orchestra in Sicily, Italy. Tom has also be the second…

Dylan DeanMay 12, 2026

Faculty Music Featured

SYZYGY Trio Releases Debut Album Featuring K-State Connections

The SYZYGY Trio, a professional chamber ensemble featuring the unique instrumentation of bassoon, tuba, and piano, has released its debut album, Three Celestial Objects in Perfect Alignment, now available on all major streaming platforms. The Trio includes K-State faculty from the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance including Susan Maxwell…

Dylan DeanMay 12, 2026

Music Current Students

Placement News: Kelsey Farr

KSU MM Oboe Graduate Kelsey Farr will pursue her DMA studies at the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music in Fall 2026!

Dylan DeanMay 11, 2026

Music News Performances

Cook performs at Senior Recital in Kirmser (204)

Jackie Cook will be performing works she has done throughout her years at K-State. She will be accompanied by Amanda Arrington and joined by other K-State students. Junior doing a senior recital? This junior is doing her senior recital a semester early doing works by Stanford, Tartini, Brandon, Crusell, and…

Dylan DeanMay 1, 2026

Dance

Return To Self

Senior Kieran Boeger will be showcasing her choreographic works in Chapman Theatre on May 7th at 7:30pm. Come enjoy a brief, free show exploring relational themes and somatic self-soothing through modern and contemporary dance styles!

Dylan DeanMay 1, 2026

News

Cheryl Seely Savage Masters Voice Recital

Cheryl Seely Savage will be performing music by Monteverdi, Purcell, Bach, Heggie, Mozart, etc. accompanied by Dr. Songhwa Chae in the culmination of her Masters studies. She will also be joined by several K-State music students and faculty.

Dylan DeanApril 27, 2026

Music Current Students News

K-State Pianist Connor Jones Selected for Prestigious Collaborative Piano Institute

We’re thrilled to announce that Kansas State University student Connor Jones has been accepted to the 2026 Collaborative Piano Institute at the University of Michigan this June! Connor is also the recipient of a scholarship from CPI, recognizing his exceptional talent as a collaborative pianist. CPI is a highly selective…

Dylan DeanApril 24, 2026

Music

Trombone Student Rodriguez Receives Arts & Sciences Award

MTD Trombone Student, Adrian Rodriguez receives a funding award from the College of Arts & Sciences to attend summer music festivals. Adrian, a freshman, has auditioned and been accepted to attend the Rafael Mendez Brass institute in Denver, CO and the Southeast Trombone Symposium in Columbus, GA in Summer 2026.

Dylan DeanApril 22, 2026

Theatre

Ushers and box office help needed for Peter and the Starcatcher

K-State Theatre is seeking volunteers to serve as ushers and assist with box office operations for the upcoming production of Peter and the Starcatcher. This is a great opportunity to support live theatre and gain front-of-house experience. Performances run April 16–19 and April 23–26. Additional details and sign-up information will…

Dylan DeanApril 13, 2026