The KSU Trumpet Studio has a tradition of excellence in education, performance and a rich history of academic and professional success after graduation. Throughout the country, alumni from our program teach at all levels: early music education through higher education professorships. Current students perform and compete at regarded events that include The National Trumpet Competition and The Kansas Music Educators Association among others. Through personalized goal-oriented studies and numerous diverse performance opportunities, each student at K-State is guided in developing artistic and leadership skills toward their forthcoming careers. The KSU Trumpet Studio is a positive and supportive community, and our unique perspectives and experiences combine to create an inclusive atmosphere. These traditions continue to be developed under the leadership of Dr. John Kilgore, Instructor of Trumpet.
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Curious about life as a trumpet student at K-state? Check us out on Instagram and Facebook to see what we're up to!
At a Glance: The Trumpet Studio
Studio members include graduate, undergraduate, and music minor students
Weekly studio class and trumpet ensemble rehearsal
Trumpet Ensemble and studio recitals each semester
Regularly scheduled guest artist masterclasses and recitals
At a Glance: KSU Performance Opportunities
Wind Ensemble
Wind Symphony
Concert Band
University Band
Brass Quintet
Kansas State University Marching Band "The Pride of Wildcat Land"
Athletic Bands (Volleyball, Basketball)
3 Concert Jazz Ensembles and Combos
Symphony Orchestra
Opera and Musical Theatre Orchestras
Trumpet Ensemble
At a Glance: Manhattan, KS
Located in the Flint Hills region of Kansas, Manhattan is known as "The Little Apple"
Approximately 55,000 year-round residents and 25,000 K-State students
A bustling college town experience in a small city
Lets talk location:
Manhattan Regional Airport: daily flights to Dallas/Fort worth and Chicago O'Hare
Topeka, KS: 50 minutes
Wichita, KS: 2 hours
Kansas City, MO : 2 hours
Omaha, NE: 3 hours
Oklahoma City, OK: 4 hours 30 minutes
Des Moines, IA: 4 hours 40 minutes
St. Louis, MO: 5 hours 30 minutes
Denver, CO: 7 hours
Studio members include graduate, undergraduate, and music minor students
Weekly studio class and trumpet ensemble rehearsal
Trumpet Ensemble and studio recitals each semester
Regularly scheduled guest artist masterclasses and recitals
At a Glance: KSU Performance Opportunities
Wind Ensemble
Wind Symphony
Concert Band
University Band
Brass Quintet
Kansas State University Marching Band "The Pride of Wildcat Land"
Athletic Bands (Volleyball, Basketball)
3 Concert Jazz Ensembles and Combos
Symphony Orchestra
Opera and Musical Theatre Orchestras
Trumpet Ensemble
At a Glance: Manhattan, KS
Located in the Flint Hills region of Kansas, Manhattan is known as "The Little Apple"
Approximately 55,000 year-round residents and 25,000 K-State students
A bustling college town experience in a small city
Lets talk location:
Manhattan Regional Airport: daily flights to Dallas/Fort worth and Chicago O'Hare
Topeka, KS: 50 minutes
Wichita, KS: 2 hours
Kansas City, MO : 2 hours
Omaha, NE: 3 hours
Oklahoma City, OK: 4 hours 30 minutes
Des Moines, IA: 4 hours 40 minutes
St. Louis, MO: 5 hours 30 minutes
Denver, CO: 7 hours