Each year, performance groups throughout Kansas compete for the privilege and honor of performing at the In-Service Workshop. Groups are selected by blind audition as judged by our affiliate organizations. The audition application to perform at the 2025 In-Service Workshop is open through May 17, 2024.
Call for Applications – 2025 Jeff Jordan Composition Competition
The 2025 competition cycle of the Jeff Jordan Composition Competition is open through May 17 to students of a KMEA member in good standing Grade level K through 12 and collegian (undergraduate). Judging is based on musical content, creativity, knowledge of medium, and appearance of manuscript. Entries of special merit may be invited for performance […]
Thank you, John Taylor
KMEA Presidents came together to honor John Taylor at his final KMEA In-Service Workshop as Executive Director. John’s service to KMEA covered nearly three decades. 1995-97: KMEA Historian 1997-99: KMEA President-Elect 1999-2001: KMEA President 2001-03: KMEA Vice President 2003: Named as KMEA Executive Director 2011-13: NAfME Southwestern Division President 2016: Inducted into the KMEA Hall […]
ISW Souvenirs (Audio Recordings, Plaques, Shirts, Photos)
KMEA partners with vendors which provide the following professional services for participating students, directors, and patrons of the In-Service Workshop. We encourage everyone to visit their sites and order souvenirs that you missed while at the convention. Audio Recordings Professional audio recordings for all large ensemble performance events (bands, orchestra, choirs, honor groups) are available […]