Manhattan, KS has had a tax-supported Municipal Band since 1920 when the city adopted a tax levy for that purpose. The band played its first concert on the lawn of Riley County Courthouse. Over the years the band’s membership has come has come from all conceivable walks of life, including students, staff, and faculty from Kansas State University, Manhattan Christian College and surrounding public schools, as well as military and civilian personnel from nearby Fort Riley, representatives of the community’s diverse private sector, clergy, and retirees.
The Manhattan Municipal Band is very proud of it’s history and its place as a central part of life in Manhattan. Nearly every resident of this town has somehow been touched by the municipal band, whether as a performing member or as a part of our audience. After a century of service to central Kansas we look forward to continued growth and excellence. If you are, or have ever been a member of the Manhattan Municipal Band, we hope that you will always take pride in that affiliation. If you have ever been a member of our audience we thank you for your support and hope for your many returns.
Please join us for our Summer Concert Series featuring special guests Jose Sabaja, The Harmonica Wizards, Xan Perkins, Patricia Thompson, and Jim Rupp.
For more information visit www.k-state.edu/band/mmb
Submission by Band Director, Dr. Frank Tracz.