KANSAS INTERCOLLEGIATE ORCHESTRA

The Kansas Intercollegiate Orchestra (KIO) is an auditioned symphonic orchestral ensemble of college-aged instrumentalists from Kansas.

The KIO performs at the KMEA In-Service workshop every other year, alternating with Kansas Intercollegiate Band (KIB).

February 26, 2027

TBD, conductor

Registration & Audition Deadline: December 11, 2026
Participation Fee: $25
Rehearsal Location: Friends University, Riney Fine Arts Center
2100 W. University Ave., Wichita, KS 67213
Performance: 7:30 PM, Century II Concert Hall

Participation & Audition Information

All string players from Kansas colleges and universities are invited to participate.

Auditions are for seating purposes only. Participants should submit their video audition by December 11, 2026.

For your audition:

  1. Prepare one piece and one scale representative of your current playing ability. You are welcome to use repertoire you are already preparing for lessons or juries.

  2. Record a video of your performance.

  3. Upload the video to YouTube. Videos may be uploaded as Unlisted.

  4. Submit your video by December 11, 2026.

A $25 participation fee is due before the first rehearsal. See payment information below

Friday, February 26 Schedule

8:00 AM – Check-In
Friends University, Riney Fine Arts Center, Room E16
Building #5 on the Friends University Campus Map

Parking

  • Hiram Street – enter through the south atrium doors of the Riney Fine Arts Center

  • Parking Lot E – enter through the north entrance

  • Parking is free; no campus permit is required

8:30 AM – Rehearsal Begins

12:00 PM – Lunch Break
Lunch on your own.

1:00–5:00 PM – Rehearsal
Friends University, Riney Fine Arts Center, Room E16

5:00–6:15 PM – Dinner Break & Move to Century II
Dinner provided.

6:30 PM – Dress Rehearsal
Century II Concert Hall
Cases and equipment may be stored in the downstairs dressing room.

7:30 PM – Concert
Century II Concert Hall

Helpful Links

Friends University Wichita Campus
Friends University Campus Map
KMEA ISW Area Map
KMEA ISW Facility Map

Repertoire
TDB

Rehearsal Guidelines
1. Performers will be sent bowed parts via scan.
2. All participants are expected to play in every rehearsal and the Friday afternoon pm concert.
3. All participants are expected to arrive 15 minutes early to each rehearsal and 30 minutes early to the Friday afternoon 6:30 pm Dress Rehearsal and KIO Concert.
4. No hats or cell phones are allowed in rehearsal.
5. Please remember that you represent your school, KASTA, and KMEA. Your language, actions, and attitude reflect not only upon you but also on these organizations.

Concert Attire

Concert Attire
- Solid black tuxedo or suit, white shirt, black bowtie, black socks and black shoes.
- Ankle-length solid black dress, ankle-length black skirt or full-length black slacks (no black jeans), black tops with sleeves and a modest neckline, and black dress shoes.