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Dr. Jamie Bunce receives international “Editors’ Choice” honor for newly published choral work

K-State Choral Studies is very proud to announce that Dr. Jamie Bunce, Associate Director of Choral Studies, has been honored with a J.W. Pepper 2026 Editor’s Choice designation for her arrangement of "Katy Cruel" for treble choirs, published by Santa Barbara Music Publishing, Inc. The editorial board of J.W. Pepper,…

Dylan DeanSeptember 14, 2026

Faculty Music Performances

GOINS PERFORMS AT WALKER’S IN WICHITA

Wayne Goins brought his jazz guitar talents to Wichita when he performed on September 11 at Walkers@Works with his quartet:, including Doug Ragon on piano, Kim Trujillo on drums, Steve Rigazzi on bass.

Dylan DeanSeptember 14, 2026

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Soprano Amy Rosine performs Faculty Recital

Soprano Amy Rosine, professor of music, will perform works by Lori Laitman, Joaquin Rodrigo, Vincenzo Bellini and Dominic Argento with Faculty Artists Amanda Arrington, piano, Patricia Thompson, mezzo-soprano and Cheryl Richt, soprano. 7:30 September 10 in All Faiths Chapel. Free to the public.

Dylan DeanSeptember 7, 2026

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Zen Brass to perform at K-State

Zen Brass's Fall 2026 Midwest Tour brings them to the K-State campus for a guest recital this Wednesday, September 2, at 7:30pm in All Faiths Chapel. This brass septet consists of musicians from five states and diverse musical backgrounds. The ensemble fills its programs with pieces from the old masters…

Dylan DeanAugust 31, 2026

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Hinman featured on new release from Zen Brass

Dan Hinman, Assistant Professor of Trombone, is featured on a new album "Voices of Land and Spirit" as a part of Zen Brass. The album, released on all streaming platforms on August 19, features original and arranged music for brass septet. The group will be touring through the region to…

MTD NewsAugust 26, 2026

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Kilgore to Perform in Iceland

Dr. John Kilgore, Assistant Professor of Trumpet, will perform with Sapphire Brass at the WindWorks Music Festival in Iceland on August 8.

MTD NewsAugust 6, 2026

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Faculty present and perform at international music education conference

Congratulations to the six K-State Music faculty are presenting or performing this week as part of the 37th annual International Society of Music Education World Conference in Montréal, Canada. Presentations: Dr. Rachel Dirks: “Safeguarding Musician Health in the Ensemble Setting: Care, Risk Factors, and Pedagogical Strategies”Dr. Ruth Gurgel: "Reciprocity and…

MTD NewsJuly 30, 2026

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Maxwell to Present and Perform at International Conference

Dr. Susan Maxwell, Teaching Associate Professor of Bassoon, will present and perform at the International Double Reed Conference in Oxford, Ohio July 8-10. Her presentation will highlight her new products designed for bassoon, and she will present a recital of music composed by women for bassoon. She will collaborate on…

MTD NewsJuly 6, 2026

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Alyssa Morris Named Outstanding University Scholar

Four Kansas State University professors, including Dr. Alyssa Morris, have been named University Outstanding Scholars, recognizing their exemplary contributions to K-State, their disciplines, and the university's land-grant mission.

MTD NewsJune 17, 2026

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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