Perform in the 2025 Recitals
In 2025, Vance Music students have the opportunity to once again perform in monthly recitals and the annual Christmas Recital.
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.
Vance Music Band at Westview Manor, April 4th, 2009
Vance Music Band, with members including Rex Vance, Shara Unkel, and Marissa Vance, presented a concert for the residents of Westview Manor of Derby, Kansas. The concert was held the morning of April 4th, 2009 while residents enjoyed their morning cup of joe. With music ranging from sacred, pop, classical, and film genres, there was…
Guest Artist Mark Sganga 2011
Mark Sganga, the 2009 International Fingerstyle Guitar Champion, came to Wichita, Kansas to work with Vance Music staff and students. Sganga worked with students of varying age, ability, and instrument on improvisation, or creating music in real time. The clinic was held at First Baptist Church in the Chapel at 6:45pm. Following the clinic, Sganga…
