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 […]
Nancy Monical elected – Mark Gard completes service
Mark Gard has completed service on the KMEA Executive Council having served in various capacities at the district and state levels, including a term as KMEA President for the 2021-2023 biennium. KMEA thanks Mark for countless hours of dedicated service to music education in Kansas. At the 2025 In-Service Workshop, Jamie Minneman completed duties as […]
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 […]