Michael Thursby

Probably one of the biggest questions I have gotten in music education circles in Minnesota since last spring is what is happening in Mankato? Since the publication of a few articles led to speculation about the demise of our programs, I thought it was time to share what is actually happening TODAY.   We have so much excitement in our community and a lot of it centers around the excellence that is happening in music education. For me personally this hits in so many different

History. I remember early on in my time in Mankato I was in a meeting with our VP for University Advancement, Kent Stanley. He had a...

Here we go. For those of you who know me, writing down my thoughts is the best way that I can communicate. (and communication is the key...

Coming to Minnesota State Mankato as an unseasoned young band director was a risk, but I am really glad that I took it (truthfully I got...

This is easily the question or instrument that I am asked the most questions about. So here I go, down a rabbit hole that may get me in...

I love pep band. For those who don’t know me or what I do – pep band and supporting our wonderfully successful athletic department in...

The MSU-Mankato Percussion Department will present its Spring Percussion Ensemble concert on April 21, at 7:30pm. This spring we will be...

This Spring will be participating as an Artist in Residence in some Southern Minnesota schools. With the initiative of adding more music...

This Spring I will present my first solo percussion recital in over 4 years. I am very excited to be performing again and look forward...

The 2015 Minnesota Percussion Association Day of Percussion is just around the corner and is bound to be as exciting as ever! It will...