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KASTA Middle-Level
Honor Orchestra
Saturday, April 17th, 2027
The KASTA Middle-Level Honor Orchestra is an annual orchestral event for 7th and 8th grade instrumentalists. It is not an "Honor Orchestra" in the purest sense of the word, but is intended to be a "mountain top experience" that inspires and encourages.
Kansas Intercollegiate
Orchestra
The Kansas Intercollegiate Orchestra (KIO) is an auditioned symphonic orchestral ensemble of college-age instrumentalists from Kansas. The KIO performs at the KMEA In-Service workshop every other year, alternating with Kansas Intercollegiate Band (KIB).
KASTA Solo
Competition
Thursday, February 24, 2028
The KASTA State Solo Competition will be moving to a biennial format. The next competition will be Thursday, February 24th, 2028
KASTA Summer Middle
School Orchestra
The KASTA Summer Middle School Orchestra meets at Lawrence High School, concurrent to the KASTA String Teacher Workshop and is for Middle School Students with the capability of performing Grade 2 repertoire.
KASTA Summer Conference
July 16-17, 2027
The KASTA Summer Conference provides string teachers of all levels and genres with professional development.
*Stay tuned for location
KASTA Private String Studio Summit
Postponed for 2026
The KASTA Private String Studio Summit provides private string instructors in Kansas with the opportunity to gather, connect, and share ideas about pedagogy and passion in private teaching.