Fally Afani, Communications Manager, KU School of Music
The University of Kansas School of Music is proud to announce an outreach tour featuring the KU Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Matt Smith. The band will embark on a two-day tour across Central and Western Kansas, performing five concerts for students and the public.
The tour will take place on March 31 and April 1, with performances at high schools in Clay Center, Junction City, Hays, Garden City, and Dodge City. These concerts will provide students and community members with an opportunity to foster a connection with the university and experience one of the nation’s premier collegiate wind ensembles.
“We are thrilled to share the joy of live music with students and audiences across Kansas,” said Matt Smith, co-conductor of the KU Wind Ensemble. “Music has the power to inspire, educate, and connect us, and we look forward to engaging with these communities and nurturing a love for the arts.”
The tour schedule is as follows:
Monday, March 31
- 9:45 a.m. – Clay Center Community High School
- 1:15 p.m. – Junction City High School
- 7:30 p.m. – Hays High School
Tuesday, April 1
- 10:00 a.m. – Garden City High School
- 2:00 p.m. – Dodge City High School
The “School of Music Across Kansas” initiative is part of the University of Kansas School of Music’s ongoing commitment to expanding access to high-quality musical experiences and fostering connections between KU musicians and students across the state.
For more information, please contact the KU Band Office at kuband@ku.edu.
