K-State Symphony Orchestra
A vibrant community of musicians representing many major fields of study
K-State Symphony Orchestra
The Kansas State University Symphony Orchestra is a vibrant community of musicians representing many major fields of study including music performance, music education, engineering, architecture, computer programming, business, foreign language, and many more. All musicians are welcome!
Under the direction of Dr. Rachel Dirks, the orchestra performs exciting and engaging concerts in McCain Auditorium featuring a wide array of literature from contemporary works to classical favorites. For more information about our current season or to view past programs, visit our Concert Schedule page. We look forward to sharing music with you!
String Leadership Insitute 2025 - Registration is Open!
The String Leadership Institute at K-State is a unique music camp experience for high school orchestra students. Rooted in the belief that leadership begins with connection to others, students will have the opportunity to explore a variety of community building activities aimed at providing musical and leadership experiences that are meaningful and inspiring. Space is limited, so begin your application process today! SLI Registration Page
K-State Orchestra Program Launches New Ensemble!
The Wild Catz String Orchestra (WCSO) is a brand new non-auditioned string orchestra meeting the first half of the Spring 2025 semester. The WCSO will meet once per week on Thursday evenings from 6:30-7:30 PM. The ensemble will perform a final concert on Monday, March 10 at 7:30 PM. For more information visit the WCSO FAQ's Page.
For more detailed inquiries about orchestra and strings at K-State please follow us on Instagram or Facebook (@kstateorchestra) or contact us via email: orchestra@ksu.edu