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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

Faculty Music News Featured

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

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

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 Opportunities Uncategorized

Come Meet Oakley Fri 10:15-45@Nichols!

Oakley is joining the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance on Friday! Come pet away your stress and worries with K-State's most beloved and friendly community member on Friday in front of Nichols at 10:15. Rain location: Nichols lobby. Questions? Email Shannon at sbskelton@ksu.edu Learn more about Oakley here! You…

Shannon SkeltonMay 7, 2026

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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

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