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!
Coming Up...Summer Programs & Fall Auditions!
Join the students of the String Leadership Institute for a Grand Finale concert held Thursday, June 27 at 11:00 AM in the K-State All Faiths Chapel. To learn more about how we synthesize leadership through music, visit the camp link above!
Membership in the KSUSO is contingent upon a successful placement audition each season. Information regarding audition schedules and audition excerpts can be found on our Fall Auditions page. String excerpts are now posted and woodwind and brass excerpts will be posted soon!
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
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