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!
K-State Symphony Orchestra 2025-2026 Season Audition Excerpts & Dates
Audition dates and string excerpts for the KSUSO Season "Sound Tapestry" are now posted on the Fall Placement Audition Page. We look forward to hearing you play in August!
Wild Catz String Orchestra Begins Full Season in 2025-2026!
The Wild Catz String Orchestra (WCSO) is a brand new non-auditioned string orchestra meeting once per week on Wednesday evenings throughout the fall and spring semester. the first half of the Spring 2025 semester. This ensemble is a fun way to expand your K-State community and continue to foster your musical journey throughout college. 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