Dylan Dean, Author at K-State MTD News

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K-State Theatre Students Present on Applied Learning & Theatre

K-State Theatre students Cheyenne Niblack and Dominic Moore were recently invited to meet with the Kansas State University Board of Trustees and Adinistration to discuss the new Applied Learning Experience from K-State Theatre: The Wildcat Mobile Theatre Unit. The Wildcat Mobile Theatre Unit will facilitate the performance of a one-act…

Dylan DeanOctober 13, 2025

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Faculty Music News Featured

Music Professor Launches New Product

KSU Bassoon Teaching Associate Professor Dr. Susan Gustavson Maxwell is launching a new product, called the "Bassoon Buddy" and is Patent Pending. It is a Bassoon Training Tool that can be used by professionals, educators and students alike.

Dylan DeanOctober 6, 2025

Alumni Theatre News

K-State Alum in Award Winning Short Film

K-State Theatre alum and current Creighton University/Metro College Faculty member Darrick Silkman was recently featured in the award-winning short film "Bobby Haden Church: Brother Number 2." The short took home the prize for "Best Mockumentary" at the Lady Filmmakers Festival in Beverly Hills, CA. Darrick was also nominated for Best…

Dylan DeanOctober 6, 2025

Music Performances

Successful Central States Marching Festival

This past Saturday, the Kansas State University Marching Band hosted their annual Central States Marching Festival in Bill Snyder Family Stadium. Thousands of high school students and spectators enjoyed the performances of 40-high school bands, with a finale performed by The Pride of Wildcat Land to end the festival. Throughout…

Dylan DeanOctober 6, 2025

Theatre News Opportunities

Ushers Needed for Tigers Be Still

The box office team is looking for ushers for Tigers Be Still. Shows are the 25th, 26th, and 27th at 7:30 pm and the 28th at 2:30 in Chapman Theater. Ushers should wear concert black and arrive 1 hour before the show begins. Working as an usher will also earn…

Dylan DeanSeptember 22, 2025

Faculty Music News

Weinert published in Update: Applications of Research in Music Education

Dr. Peter Weinert recently published an article in Update: Applications of Research in Music Education titled “A Survey of Individual Practice Requirements in K–12 Band and Orchestra Instruction.”

Dylan DeanSeptember 2, 2025