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Dan Hinman to Perform with Wichita Symphony Orchestra

Dr. Dan Hinman, Teaching Assistant Professor of Trombone, has been invited to perform as a substitute musician with the Wichita Symphony Orchestra. The performance, "Symphony in the Gardens: Timeless Romance", will be May 16 at Wichita's Botanica. Finale Concert Program GEORGES BIZET Farandole from L'arlesienne Suite No. 2JOHANN STRAUSS Voices of SpringPYOTR ILYICH…

MTD News In Faculty, Music, News, Featured

Ruth Gurgel presents at International Conference for Research in Music Education

Ruth Gurgel, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Music Education, is presenting her research at the 14th International Conference for Research in Music Education this month. Her session, titled "Intersections of Engagement Theory and Culturally Relevant Pedagogy in the U.S. Choral Classroom," explores how student agency and Gloria Ladson-Billings' (2022) theory of…

Shannon Skelton In Current Students, Theatre, Workshops

Theatre Student for a Day on Thurs – Come Join Us/Help Needed

Hey All, We have our annual Theatre Student for a Day on Thursday. I'd love for you to join us and help! It's super simple, fun and with just 3 minutes of your time you have helped contribute to the program. But there are other options as well: Consider any…

David Mackay In Theatre

Thank You Card for Yvonne Miranda

If you enjoyed Yvonne’s workshops and the invaluable insight she shared during her visit, there’s a thank you card in the main office of the theatre. Please stop by and sign it! I plan to mail it on Thursday, April 24.

MTD News In Faculty, Music, Alumni, News, Featured

Hale Library series Faculty Recital to Include Premiere by MTD Alumna Grace Baugher

On Friday, April 25, at 7:30pm, the Hale Library Concert Series will present a recital by School of Music, Theatre, and Dance faculty members Susan Maxwell, bassoon; Steven Maxwell, tuba; and Amanda Arrington, piano. The program will feature solos, duets and trios from the Baroque period to the present. Nationally-known…

MTD News In Dance, Current Students, News, Featured

K-State nutrition student explores gap between well-being and dance

When Abbey Griffin decided to research the disconnect between perception and self-image, she chose the one language she knew could convey such complexities — dance. Griffin, a dancer for nearly two decades, began performing when she was three years old and has continued developing her passion as a K-State student and…

MTD News In Dance, Music, News, Featured, Guests

MTD Announces Fall 2025 QuVee Mock Masterclass Series Artists

The School of Music, Theatre, and Dance is excited to announce the Fall 2025 QuVee Mock Masterclass Series guest artists. Through this series, the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance at K-State brings acclaimed artists from around the globe to share their gifts with students in intimate and exclusive settings.…

MTD News In Faculty, Music, Alumni, News, Featured

Five Centuries in the Making: Pinkall, K-State Alumni Restore and Record Vatican Mass with GRAMMY®-Winning Kansas City Chorale

A forgotten Vatican mass, transcribed in the very year Michelangelo completed the Sistine Chapel frescoes, has been brought to life in a stunning new recording by the Kansas City Chorale—with significant contributions from Kansas State University faculty and alumni. Dr. Bryan Pinkall, Director of the School of Music, Theatre, and…

MTD News In Faculty, Current Students, Music, News, Featured

Band of Angels Instrument Service Day!

Joshua Cook, Instructor; Band Instrument Repair, and band instrument repair students Chase Wassom, and Kylee Gardner took a trip out to Overland Park on Saturday to repair and service instruments for Band of Angels, as part of the Sawin Arts Extension Program. These instruments were donated to Band of Angels…

David Mackay In Theatre, Featured, Workshops, Guests

QuVee Mock Masterclass with costume designer Yvonne L. Miranda, April 17-18

Thinking about your future in theatre? Want to know how working professionals actually find the work? This is your moment. K-State Theatre is bringing in costume designer Yvonne Miranda for a full-day QuVee Mock Masterclass that pulls back the curtain on what it takes to survive—and thrive—as a freelance artist…

MTD News In Faculty, Music, Featured

Choral Conductor & Composer Jacob Narverud Joins MTD Faculty

The School of Music Theatre and Dance is excited to welcome conductor and composer Jacob Narverud as Visiting Professor. Dr. Narverud will be part of the faculty for the Summer Masters in Music with an emphasis in Music Education where he will co-teach courses in choral conducting and ensemble techniques.…

Shannon Skelton In Theatre, Scholarships

Reminder: Theatre Scholarships Due April 10

Scholarships for continuing and current students are available to Theatre Majors (BA/BS) andEducation Majors with a Speech/Theatre concentration. Apply now! Due Thursday April 10th by 5:00pm https://kstatemtd.com/reminder-continuing-scholarship-application-due-thursday-april-10

Dan Hinman to Perform with Wichita Symphony Orchestra

Ruth Gurgel presents at International Conference for Research in Music Education

Theatre Student for a Day on Thurs – Come Join Us/Help Needed

Thank You Card for Yvonne Miranda

Hale Library series Faculty Recital to Include Premiere by MTD Alumna Grace Baugher

K-State nutrition student explores gap between well-being and dance

MTD Announces Fall 2025 QuVee Mock Masterclass Series Artists

Five Centuries in the Making: Pinkall, K-State Alumni Restore and Record Vatican Mass with GRAMMY®-Winning Kansas City Chorale

Band of Angels Instrument Service Day!

QuVee Mock Masterclass with costume designer Yvonne L. Miranda, April 17-18

Choral Conductor & Composer Jacob Narverud Joins MTD Faculty

Reminder: Theatre Scholarships Due April 10

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