Due to a scheduling conflict, the Instrumental Live Audition primary date is now Saturday, January 17, 2026. The contingency date for ILA is Saturday, January 24, 2026. The location is still Salina-South High School. Due to this change, we are looking at changing the dates for 12A Honor Band nominations and roster publication. Those dates […]
Call for Applications – 2026 ISW Performance Groups
Each year, performance groups throughout Kansas compete for the privilege and honor of performing at the In-Service Workshop. Groups are selected by blind audition as judged by our affiliate organizations. The audition application to perform at the 2026 In-Service Workshop is open through May 16, 2025.
Call for Applications – 2026 Jeff Jordan Composition Competition
The 2026 competition cycle of the Jeff Jordan Composition Competition is open through May 16 to students of a KMEA member in good standing Grade level K through 12 and collegian (undergraduate). Judging is based on musical content, creativity, knowledge of medium, and appearance of manuscript. Entries of special merit may be invited for performance […]
ISW Souvenirs: Recordings, Plaques, Shirts, Photos
KMEA partners with vendors which provide the following professional services for participating students, directors, and patrons of the In-Service Workshop. We encourage everyone to visit their sites and order souvenirs that you missed while at the convention. Performance Recordings Professional recordings for all large ensemble performance events (bands, orchestra, choirs, honor groups) are available exclusively […]