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Theatre Alumni Featured at KC Fringe Festival

Congratulations to K-State alums Cole Rockhold, Luna Seranova, Sterling Oliver, Logan Myles Stacer, and Megan Reynolds who were involved in this year's Kansas City Fringe Fest.

MTD NewsAugust 4, 2025

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Theatre Alumna Makes TV Debut on “The Tonight Show”

Congratulations to K-State Theatre alumna Olivia Carter (c/o '20) who's making her TV debut as a stand-up comedian on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon tonight, July 31. "Olivia Carter is a comedian who understands the power of words, primarily to deliver expertly crafted sarcasm and bone-dry observations. Her unique…

MTD NewsJuly 31, 2025

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Hinman Publishes Review of “Danish Trombone Heritage”

Dan Hinman's review of the album "Danish Trombone Heritage: The Legacy of Anton Hanken" by trombonist Niels-Ole Bo Johansen was published in the International Trombone Association Journal. This is Hinman's second published review as a contributing author. The ITA Journal is an circulated to trombone players around the world.

MTD NewsJuly 29, 2025

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Dr. Dobrzanski teaches in Guatemala

Dr. Slawomir Dobrzanski delivered a lecture on Frederic Chopin's unique style at Universidad de Valle in Guatemala, followed by a masterclass for local piano students.

MTD NewsJune 30, 2025

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Help Us Renovate McCain 201

For decades, Room 201 in McCain Auditorium has been the beating heart of music at Kansas State University. For the first time in its history, M201 is ready for a transformational and health-essential renovation—and you can be part of it.

MTD NewsJune 27, 2025

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K-State Bands hosts 31st Annual Summer Music Camp

Last week (June 8-12) the K-State Bands hosted their 31st annual Summer Music Camp. 197 students in grades 5-12, from five different states performed in three large concert bands and nine small ensembles coordinated by Frank Tracz, Alex Wimmer, Zack Deininger, Courtney Grecu, and 23 current and former music students.…

MTD NewsJune 18, 2025

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Arp-Dunham Presents Research at the Cognitive Futures in the Arts and the Humanities Conference

Joelle Ré Arp-Dunham, Assistant Professor of Theatre, will deliver a talk at the international Cognitive Futures in the Arts and the Humanities Conference in Italy on June 29. Her presentation explores the connections between cognition and performance.

MTD NewsJune 16, 2025

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Graduate Oboe Quartet to Perform World Premieres at 2025 International Double Reed Convention

The KSU Graduate Oboe Quartet, the "Little Apple Quartet," will perform a recital of world premiere musical works in June at the 2025 International Double Reed Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Little Apple Quartet is comprised of members: Natalie Myers (current PhD Curriculum and Instruction, Oboe Performance Emphasis)Lucas Reed (current…

MTD NewsMay 15, 2025

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Morris Performs Own Concerto as Soloist with the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra

Oboist and composer Dr. Alyssa Morris, Associate Professor of Oboe and Music Theory, will perform her newly composed concerto Imperfect as concerto soloist with the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra in the final gala concert of the 2025 International Double Reed Convention (June 2025, Butler University, Indianapolis, IN.). Additionally, Alyssa will be…

MTD NewsMay 15, 2025

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Parker presents at the College Music Society Central Chapter Conference

Craig B. Parker, associate professor of music, presented his paper, "Gunther Schuller's 'Encounters': The Summation of a Career" at the College Music Society Central Chapter Conference at the University of Kansas on April 6. Parker's presentation dealt with the Schuller's monumental 2003 third-stream composition for symphony orchestra, jazz ensemble, three…

MTD NewsMay 5, 2025

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