Music Archives - Page 2 of 9 - K-State MTD News

Dance Music Alumni Theatre News Featured

Theatre alumna competes on Netflix’s “Funny AF”

Theatre alumna Olivia Carter (c/o ‘20) has made it to the Top 6 comedians in the Netflix stand-up comedy talent search “Funny AF,” hosted by Kevin Hart. You can vote for her live on Monday, May 4 via Netflix.

MTD NewsMay 1, 2026

Dance Faculty Current Students Music Alumni Theatre News Featured Performances

Student-Led. Ensemble-Driven. Remarkable.

There are moments that remind us why we do this work. This is one of them. The Well-Lit Shadow is an all student-led production—a true ensemble effort from start to finish. Emmett Spaw was commissioned to write this original play using archival materials from the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum,…

David MackayApril 30, 2026

Music Current Students News

Clarinetists Selected for Full Graduate Assistantships

Graduate clarinetist Gabbie Phillips has accepted a full assistantship to University of Oklahoma to pursue her DMA in Clarinet Performance, and undergraduate clarinetist Angel Amaro has accepted a full assistantship at Shenandoah Conservatory to pursue a MM in Clarinet Performance.

MTD NewsApril 28, 2026

a man in an early 20th century school uniform sings with a microphone from a platform

Current Students Music News Featured

Grant Kozisek earns First Place at West Central NATS Regional Auditions

Grant Kozisek as Moritz in the Fall 2025 K-State produciton of "Spring Awakening. Photo: Lily Crist Junior Grant Kozisek received First Place in the Commercial Music category of the National Association Teachers of Singing West Central regional auditions. This latest honor comes shortly after Grant's recent state-level honor, winning first…

MTD NewsApril 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

Music News

Go Backstage with the K-State Symphony Orchestra

The K-State Symphony Orchestra is offering an exclusive invitation to join them for a pre-concert event on Thursday, April 30 from 6:00-7:00 pm in the McCain Loft before their 7:30pm concert "Woven Facade." This KSUSO Backstage Pass event includes: A special pre-concert presentation discussing the musical and historical significance of Symphony No.…

MTD NewsApril 20, 2026

Current Students Music Theatre

Grant Kozisek takes First Place in Kansas NATS Musical Theatre and Commercial Music Categories

Grant Kozisek, Theatre, Communications Studies and Philosophy major and voice student of Cheryl Richt placed First in both the Musical Theatre and Commercial Music categories of the Kansas National Association Teachers of Signing Spring Auditions. Grant recently had a leading role in the K-State Theatre production of Spring Awakening.

Dylan DeanMarch 30, 2026

Music Current Students

New Work by KSU Student to be Premiered by Pasadena Chorale

The Pasadena Chorale, based in Pasadena, CA, has announced the results of its "Listening to the Future" call for scores. Included in this is "Oración Española," written by Corbin Montenegro, junior in music education at KSU. The Chorale will premier his work at a concert on June 20, 2026.

Dylan DeanMarch 9, 2026

Music News Featured Workshops Guests

MTD Welcomes Early-Music Specialist Debra Nagy for QuVee Mock Masterclass Series Residency

As part of the QuVee Mock Masterclass Series at the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance, we are delighted to welcome early-music specialist, performer, educator, artistic director, and entrepreneur, Debra Nagy. Nagy will be on campus March 3 and 4 for a short residency, working with K-State's early-music ensembles, historical…

MTD NewsMarch 3, 2026