By WIBW TV
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - Kansas State University Pride of Wildcat Land does not have a dedicated, consolidated band facility.
“Right now, we have 5 buildings on this campus, and 9 different rooms, that we pick up items for the marching band and athletic bands to perform at football, basketball and all these events.” Kansas State University Director of Bands, Dr. Frank Tracz says.
Currently the band holds outdoor practices on the field at Memorial Stadium, and when inclement weather happens, practices are either moved into McCain Auditorium, if available, or icancelled. He hopes to achieve a new “band hall” -- the project would consolidate the band facilities into one location.
The proposed Band Hall facility would be located in the northwest side of Memorial Stadium. It would include storage and indoor rehearsal space for the marching band of more than 400 students.
Dr. Tracz is looking for someone to make the first large financial gift - and earn the honor of having naming rights to Band Hall. Anyone who is interested in supporting the new consolidated Band Hall facility can reach out to Gordon Dowell at the KSU Foundation for more information.