String Fling 2025
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
String Fling offers an exciting opportunity for young string students to share music with peers from around the region and perform on the McCain Auditorium stage at Kansas State University. Each year hundreds of students converge on campus for fun rehearsals and performances, with orchestras led by experienced and engaging orchestra directors. Students in grades 7-9 who participate in their school orchestras, as well as those who study privately, are all welcome to attend String Fling.
Proceeds from the registration fees help fund scholarships for K-State orchestra students. Attendance at String Fling provides a wonderful musical experience for younger students and supports university students wishing to pursue a life-long avocation of string playing and teaching! To learn more about the history of String Fling and how you can support the festival, visit HERE.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
What is the registration fee for String Fling?
The registration fee for String Fling 2025 is $25 per student and includes all festival fees including a box lunch and pre-concert snack for all participants.
Individual and School Registration - Registration will open September 1
Students may register for String Fling through their school orchestra teacher or individually by a parent or guardian. Once you click on the REGISTRATION button below, follow the prompts for the option that works best for you. The registration deadline is Friday, October 24.
Where is String Fling?
All String Fling activities will be held in the Kansas State University Student Union located at 918 N. MLK Dr. and McCain Auditorium located at 1501 Goldstein Circle, Manhattan, KS. Rehearsal rooms for all ensembles will be assigned by October 27.
Festival Schedule
8:30-9:00 - Registration - K-State Union Forum Hall
9:00 - Welcome! - K-State Union Forum Hall
9:30 - Rehearsal #1
10:45 - Break
11:00 - Rehearsal #2
12:15 - Lunch (Box Lunch in the K-State Union - Provided)
1:15 - Rehearsal #3
2:30 - Break
2:45 - Final Rehearsal
3:45 - Transfer to McCain Auditorium & Pre-Concert Snack
4:15 - Student Concerts!
5:30 - KSUSO Farewell Concert
Safe travels and see you next year!!
What orchestra am I in?
Your orchestra placement depends on your grade and city. Visit the ORCHESTRAS link after October 27 for more information.
What should I bring & wear?
Please bring the following: your instrument (label your case), a folding music stand (label please), a rock stop (cello/bass), a pencil, money for snacks & K-State Orchestra merch! And, wear your favorite orchestra and/or school t-shirt!
Can I leave my instrument in the rehearsal room over the lunch hour?
We have requested that all rehearsal rooms be locked when we’re not in rehearsal—be aware, however, that leaving your instrument on campus is done so at your own risk.
Will there be a concert?
Yes! All student ensembles will have the opportunity to showcase their work from the day through a performance on the beautiful McCain Auditorium stage followed by a farewell performance by the K-State Symphony Orchestra!
Cancellations & Refunds
String Fling is never cancelled and all registration fees are non-refundable. Since String Fling registrations fund future scholarships for K-State student musicians, we appreciate your understanding of these policies.
Do I need to prepare the music in advance?
No. All music will be provided once you arrive. If you would like to get a head-start, however, you can find all music selections listed within the ORCHESTRAS link.
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
7th Grade Orchestra Conductors - Panya Amphone & Julia McMains
8/9 Orchestra Conductors - Alysse Trusty & Judy Erpelding
Dr. Rachel Dirks
Director of Orchestral Studies
Kansas State University
Dr. Madeleine Jansen
Asst. Prof. of Violin & Viola
Kansas State University
Dr. Syneva Colle
Teaching Asst. Prof. of Cello
Kansas State University