Sources:Sarah Strole, 785-532-3816,sarahstrole@k-state.edu;
and Frank Tracz, 785-532-3818,ftracz@k-state.edu
Website:http://www.k-state.edu/band/csmf.html
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News release prepared by:Darrah Tinkler, 785-532-2535,media@k-state.edu
Monday, Oct. 8, 2012
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MANHATTAN -- Bill Snyder Family Stadium will once again be filled with marching music as Kansas State University hosts the 26th annual Central States Marching Festival on Saturday, Oct. 13.
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Performances will begin at 11:45 a.m. and end at 9 p.m. General admission is for non-students and free for Kansas State University students with their Wildcat ID.
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"The Central States Marching Festival features the finest bands in the region," said Frank Tracz, professor of music and director of bands at K-State. "We are excited to have these guests on our campus and hope to show them a finely organized and administered event, as well as good ol' Kansas State hospitality. Also, of course, a great Kansas State University Marching Band."
Individual mini-clinics will follow each band's performance. A videotape of the performance will be shown to assist the review of each band by the critique panel. Both positive aspects and suggestions for improvement will be given to each group. Festival ratings also will be presented during the recaps. Ratings range from Superior, Excellent or Good by class, with accompanying awards.
Also, bands will have the opportunity for an additional one-hour clinic in the morning with members of the Kansas State University Marching Band staff and just prior to the closing ceremonies; the Kansas State University Marching Band will treat all students to an exhibition performance at 9:15 pm.
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A schedule of performances is available online athttp://www.k-state.edu/band/csmf.html.
