Source: Frank Tracz, 785-532-3818, ftracz@k-state.edu
Website: http://www.k-state.edu/band/csmf.html
News release prepared by: Rosie Hoefling, 785-532-6415, media@k-state.edu

Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010

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A schedule of performances is available online at http://www.k-state.edu/band/csmf.html.