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    You are at:Home»Local News»K-State Activity»K-State director of bands Dr. Frank Tracz to retire after 33 years

    K-State director of bands Dr. Frank Tracz to retire after 33 years

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    By KMAN Staff on August 13, 2025 K-State Activity, Local News
    Frank Tracz, director of bands at K-State, speaks during the third annual Wabash on the Prairie on Sept. 15, at World War I Memorial Stadium. It was announced Tuesday that Tracz would retire at the end of this season after 33 years at K-State. Staff photo by Lewis Marien

    By Tim Everson

    After 33 years, it will be happy trails for Kansas State director of bands Dr. Frank Tracz, who announced that he will be retiring at the end of this season, wrapping up more than three decades of leading the Pride of Wildcat Land.

    The K-State marching band announced the news on social media Tuesday evening.

    “Tonight, Dr. Frank Tracz shared with The Pride that this will be his final season as Director of Bands at K-State,” the post said. “Since 1993, he has led with passion, energy, and an unwavering love for our students, our music, our university, and our Wildcats.

    To view the full article visit theMercury.com.

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