Tallgrass String Festival & All-State Prep Day!
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
A fun event for all high school string musicians! Participants will have the opportunity to work with nationally acclaimed musicians, as well as share music with peers from across the state and beyond! Kansas All-State Orchestra preparatory sessions will be provided along with a number of alternate session options exploring a variety of musical and collegiate experiences. Bring a few students or an entire program - all high school string musicians are invited!
Registration is now closed. See you next week!
Registration for the Tallgrass String Festival is $8 per student and open to all high school string musicians. Make sure to register between now and September 18, 2024. (Each student should choose two different interest sessions before registering - see below for options.)
Music (Now Available)
Click on the link below to access All-State excerpts that have been prepared with fingerings and bowings from the clinicians. Repertoire selections for the Mass Orchestra Experience are also available here. Make sure to prepare all music ahead of the festival!
Festival Schedule 
- Vaughan Williams & Telemann
Interest Session Options
- Kansas All-State Excerpt & Scale Preparatory Sessions
- Dr. Madeleine Jansen, Violin
- Prof. Zsolt Eder, Viola
- Dr. Syneva Colle, Cello
- Benjamin Beggs, Bass
- Bluegrass Fiddling with Russell Clark
- Understanding Real Self Care with Dr. Rachel Dirks
- Music in College - All Majors Welcome! with KSUSO Student Leaders
- Campus Tours with KSUSO Student Leaders
- Conducting Basics with Dr. Jamie Bunce
Parking
Please check the K-State Parking Services website for details regarding on-campus parking for the day. https://www.k-state.edu/parking/
Meet the Faculty
Dr. Rachel Dirks
Director of Orchestral Studies
Kansas State University
Dr. Madeleine Jansen
Asst. Prof. of Violin & Viola
Kansas State University
Prof. Zsolt Eder
Viola Instructor
Washburn University
Dr. Syneva Colle
Teaching Asst. Prof. of Cello
Kansas State University
Benjamin Beggs
Instructor of Bass
Kansas State University