Kansas State Concert Band
The Concert Band, directed by Dr. Zack Deininger, performs some of the finest literature written for concert bands. Students are exposed to traditional "core" literature and some of the finest new music for concert band. Concert Band provides an excellent experience for many music majors and non-majors.
Fall 2024 Concert Ensemble Audition Information
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All woodwind and brass students auditioning for a Fall 2024 Concert Ensemble will meet on Monday, August 19 at 3:30pm in All Faiths Chapel for a mandatory meeting (auditions will begin immediately after this meeting). There will be no “official” audition time sign-up; everyone needs to audition on Monday, August 19.
Please arrive early to your audition with everything you need prior to your audition (warmed-up, instrument assembled, audition music in hand, etc.).
Audition results will be posted by 3:30pm on Wednesday, August21 outside of the Band Office and McCain 201; folders can be picked up at that time. All ensembles will begin rehearsals on Monday, August 26.
Concert Ensemble Audition Schedule | Monday, August 19, 2024 | ||
Time: | Instrument: | Location: |
3:50-6:00pm
| Flute | McCain 132-Dr. White’s Office |
Oboe | McCain 233-Dr. Morris’ Office | |
Clarinet | McCain 310-Dr. Guffey’s Office | |
Bassoon | McCain 126-Dr. Maxwell’s Office | |
Saxophone | All-Faiths Chapel | |
Trumpet | McCain 232-Dr. Kilgore’s Office | |
Horn | McCain 125-Dr. Kerstetter’s Office | |
Trombone | McCain 124-Dr. Hinman’s Office | |
Euphonium/Tuba | McCain 005-Dr. Maxwell’s Office | |
*Percussion – Contact Dr. Gartner about auditions on Monday, August 19, 2024 | ||
2024-2025 Concert Schedule
October 8, 2024 | Unraveling (2006) - Andrew Boysen, Jr. Fivefold (2018) - Michael Oare Dum Spiro Spero (2010) - Chris Pilsner Declaration Overture (1976) - Claud T. Smith |
November 19, 2024 | Carnegie Anthem (2012) - William Owens Forever... (2014) - Brian Balmages Chasing Sunlight (2016) - Cait Nishimura Prelude and Fugue in Bb Major (1690/1939/1988) - Bach/Moehlmann Lightning Field (2015) - John Mackey |
March 4, 2025 | TBA |
April 28, 2025 | TBA |
