Category: News and Updates

  • A young girl smiling at the piano at what could be the 2026 recitals.

    Perform in the 2026 Recitals

    In the 2026 recitals, Vance Music students have the opportunity to once again perform in monthly recitals and the annual Christmas Recital.

  • A young man practices drums effectively after finding a time he feels fresh on a regular basis.

    How Much Should My Student Practice? Part 1: What do we mean by practice?

    Let’s be clear: practice is more than mere repetition and doesn’t only consist of playing an instrument. To be effective, practice must be careful and consistent.

  • The Vance Music Band logo in light blue and black.

    Vance Music Band at Westview Manor, April 4th, 2009

    The Vance Music Band, with members including Rex Vance, Shara Unkel, and Marissa Vance, was invited to perform at Westview Manor in Derby, Kansas. The Manor is a local senior and assisted living community. The band was pleased to accept the invitation and presented a live music concert on Saturday, April 4th of 2009 for…

  • Vance Music presented the Mark Sganga 2011 Improv Clinic and Concert. Mark is shown playing guitar with several students.

    Guest Artist Mark Sganga 2011

    What was the Sganga 2011 Workshop & Concert? Mark Sganga, the 2009 International Fingerstyle Guitar Champion, is often in the Midwest in September for Winfield, Kansas’s Walnut Valley Bluegrass Festival. While in the area, Sganga was kind enough to come to Wichita, Kansas to work with Vance Music students. Vance Music works hard to bring…