K-State School of Music, Theatre, and Dance

09/10/2026

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 choir, published by Santa Barbara Music Publishing, Inc.

The editorial board of J.W. Pepper, the largest sheet music vendor in the world, annually selects the Editors' Choice honorees from hundreds of new works released by publishing houses all over world. Works that receive this designation represent the gold standard for new music for every ensemble.

Read J.W. Pepper Sheet Music's announcement: https://blogs.jwpepper.com/2026-first-time-editors-choice-honorees-choral-composers/

09/08/2026

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.

Thursday, September 10 at 7:30pm in All Faiths Chapel. Free to the public.

09/03/2026

09/02/2026

Meet some of our newest faculty members at MTD!👋

08/31/2026

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 to living composers. Works for choir, piano, organ and small chamber orchestra find new light in original arrangements for seven brass instruments. Zen Brass is dedicated to the diversity of music through composers, style and geography as we perform beautiful and entertaining music designed to move and inspire.

08/30/2026

String teachers and students are invited to attend the 4th annual Tallgrass String Festival and All-State Prep Day at K-State featuring guest artist Soon Hee Newbold! Registration is open until Sep. 15 with the festival taking place on Tuesday, Sep. 22.

Registration costs only $15 per student and includes a day packed with exciting interest sessions, rehearsals, and concerts. To learn more about the Tallgrass String Festival and/or to register your students, visit the Tallgrass webpage today!

https://www.k-state.edu/mtd/academics/music/orchestra/tallgrass/

08/26/2026

Auditions for Winter Dance Concert will be held August 29th, 2026 at 8:00 am in Nichols Hall Studio 008. (Enter the building at the basement entrance in the south east corner). We will be auditioning for choreography in contemporary, tap, and jazz. We will also have a guest artist residency October 15-19 with The Dynamite Experience – Winston Dynamite Brown & Latra Ann Wilson. Visit their website for details: https://www.thedynamitexperience.org

This audition is open to all K-State students. Registration is required and forms are available at k-state.edu/mtd/dance

Casting is partially based on availability. The audition registration form will prompt you to share your availability. When completing the form, be as thorough as possible.

08/26/2026

Join us as we explore Ireland next summer!

From lively concerts to immersive field trips, this course is designed to ignite your passion for music and create lasting memories as we take a deep dive into Ireland's traditional music and culture. Gain insights into Irish music's evolution, genres, instruments, dance forms, and historical context. Immerse yourself in cultural experiences, developing a comprehensive understanding of Ireland's rich musical traditions.

Highlights include the Cliffs of Moher, Neolithic monuments, the Galway Folk Festival, EPIC - The Irish Emigration Museum, Dublin's famous Temple Bar district, and a visit to working sheep farm with a herding dog demo!

Apply by February 1 through KSU Education Abroad.
https://ksu.studioabroad.com/_portal/tds-program-brochure?programid=13372

08/26/2026

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 celebrate the album's release, performing in Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Kansas, including a concert in All Faiths Chapel on Wednesday, September 2 at 7:30pm.

Listen to the recording: https://open.spotify.com/album/4uJzuU4afNiUEZLbuv8hOV?si=OxcwiBhHRGy-LG5zFHhiCw

08/24/2026

This meeting is for students currently enrolled in Opera/Musical Theatre Workshop and any students thinking about joining the class. You'll meet with Professor McCornack to hear about the semester plan, ask your questions, and finish by 4:50pm.
Attend the meeting....ask a question...get a cookie!