7th Annual All-Star Marching Band
Nominations for our 7th Annual All-Star Marching Band (September 27-28, 2024) are open!
The “All Star Marching Band” event will be a tremendous opportunity for your students to experience the thrill of a K-State game day as only one in the band can. Additionally, it will allow them to achieve even greater success in a more educational and musically rewarding format.
We are asking band directors from around the state to nominate their top students, the best of the best in their band program. All nominated students need to understand they are required to attend a Friday evening rehearsal AND the day-long event on Saturday. Please do not nominate students who are unable to make the commitment to both days.
Participating students will receive a t-shirt, hat, and entry to the game. The K-State All Star Marching Band will perform the first selection at halftime (music and drill) solo. Then they will be joined by the KSUMB for a selection together (music and drill).
More information is provided below.
Nominations open today Tuesday, March 12, 2024, and close Friday, April 19, 2024.
Accepted students will be notified by an email to their band director on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.
Music and Drill: The music will be posted online (ksu.edu/bands) by July 1, 2024. The drill will be posted online (ksu.edu/bands) by September 1, 2024.
All ASMB members must provide their own copies for rehearsal purposes.
Instruments: All-Star Band members are responsible for providing all their own instruments including accessories like reeds, valve oil, slide grease, mallets, sticks, etc.…
Uniform: ASMB members will wear the All-Star Marching Band t-shirt, along with khaki shorts, white socks, tennis shoes, and ball cap. The t-shirt and ball cap are provided free to ASMB members by the KSUMB.
All Star Band Day Registration: Will take place Friday, September 27, 2024, prior to rehearsal from 5:00-6:00pm at Vanier Family Football Complex.
Rehearsals: Friday, September 27, 2024, from 7:00-10:00 pm at Vanier Family Football Complex, and Saturday, September 28, 2024, six hours prior to kick off (exact time for the Saturday rehearsal to be announced as soon as kickoff has been announced). A final version of the schedule will be emailed and posted online, as soon kickoff for the game has been set.
Tickets: There is no ticket purchase required for the participating student. A limited number of tickets will be available for purchase at a reduced cost for parents, family members and directors. More information will be provided later.
Gameday Parking: This will be at the expense and the responsibility of the ASMB member or his or her family.
Meals: ASMB band members will receive a lunch on Saturday between the rehearsal and game. ALL other meals are the responsibility of the ASB member and his/her family.
Lodging: This is the responsibility of the ASMB member and his/her family. A block of rooms is set up under K-State Bands at the Hampton Inn in Junction City if you need Friday/Saturday night lodging. The rate is $170.00 plus tax; please call 785-579-6950 to make your reservation. This special rate and block of rooms will only be available until August 1, 2024, or as availability allows.
All-Star Marching Band Instrumentation (tentative) Flute/Piccolo 12Clarinet 16Alto Sax 8Tenor Sax 8Trumpets 24Mellophone 12Trombone 20Baritone 12Sousaphone 12Snare Drum 6Tenors 4Bass Drum 8Cymbals 6Drum Majors 2
