High School Band
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Membership Requirement
For a student to participate in KMEA honor groups the sponsoring teacher must be an active member of the Kansas Music Educators Association.

HS Band Roster

2026-27

Flute
  1. Keith Thompson, Junction City
  2. Angela Lee, Junction City
  3. Elliana Kufahl, St. George-Rock Creek
  4. Natalie Palmer, Emporia
  5. Mia Bedient, Manhattan
  6. Garrett Staggs, Marysville
  7. Shelby Sandlin, Bennington
  8. Cassandra Tan-awon, Salina-Sacred Heart
  9. Ella Macy, Clay Center Community
  10. Koraline Caffrey, Abilene
  11. Alt. - Zea Wilson, Salina-Sacred Heart
Oboe
  1. Isabelle Maxwell, Manhattan
  2. Audrey Morris, Manhattan
  3. Alt. - Parker Staatz, Council Grove
Bassoon
  1. Hudson Duff, Salina-Central
Clarinet
  1. Jose Coria, Emporia
  2. Audrey Geering, Manhattan
  3. Claira Wolf, Clay Center Community
  4. Sam Stare, Riley County
  5. Sylas Lira, Council Grove
  6. Shiana Shippy, Bennington
  7. Jadalyn Weis, Brookville-Ell-Saline
  8. Dylan Capsey, Salina-Central
  9. Marabelle Aldridge, Wamego
  10. Estevan Donez, Wamego
  11. Kaylie Webb, Salina-Sacred Heart
  12. Julian Ortiz, Emporia
  13. Conner Steele, Junction City
  14. Nathaniel Dinino, Abilene
  15. Alt. - Chloe Graham, Riley County
Bass Clarinet
  1. Brianna Eastman, Alma-Wabaunsee
  2. Dannielle Fox, Emporia
  3. Elijah Thurn, Junction City
  4. Layna Canfield, Belleville-Republic County
Alto Sax
  1. KaiCee Brown, Salina-Central
  2. Lucas Cosens Jr., Salina-Central
  3. EJ Torres, Junction City
  4. Samuel Klocke, Randolph-Blue Valley
  5. Finian Keenan, St. Marys
  6. Alexanderia Priest, Council Grove
  7. Alt. - Gregory Thornton, Manhattan
Tenor Sax
  1. Megsie Keck, St. George-Rock Creek
  2. Greyson Brandt, Clay Center Community
  3. Alt. - Ashley Ruiz-Torres, Brookville-Ell-Saline
Bari Sax
  1. Katharine Boller, Salina-Central
Trumpet
  1. Ian McClintock, Salina-South
  2. Zach McCaffrey, Manhattan
  3. Landon Lakin, Wamego
  4. Scilynn Gros, Alma-Wabaunsee
  5. Peyton Wilson, St. George-Rock Creek
  6. Alexis Martinez Alcala, Emporia
  7. Jacques Stare, Riley County
  8. Liam Johnston, St. George-Rock Creek
  9. Zachary Bogart, Abilene
  10. Spencer Peterson, Wamego
  11. Nicholas Xidis, Salina-Central
  12. Denton Bogdan, Marysville
  13. Jace Parsons, Manhattan
  14. Alt. 1 - Nathaniel Gray, Manhattan
  15. Alt. 2 - Kyndel Moeskau, Concordia
Horn
  1. Kathryn O'Konski, Wamego
  2. Andrew Haverlah, Manhattan
  3. Nathan Haverlah, Manhattan
  4. Amiliar Guzman, Salina-Central
  5. Rosemary Slough, St. George-Rock Creek
  6. Gianna Tyra, Junction City
Trombone
  1. Tegan Lauseng, Salina-Central
  2. Mason Bellomy, Emporia
  3. Elliott Engle, Abilene
  4. Roselyn Nienke, Salina-Central
  5. Aiden Lowney, Junction City
  6. Cooper Hoffman, Manhattan
  7. Lukela Hano, Salina-Central
  8. Andrew Stewart, Clay Center Community
  9. Alex Torres, Salina-Sacred Heart
  10. Kenlie Delay, Abilene
  11. Alt. - Adeline Cambo, Abilene
Euphonium
  1. Robert Maxwell, Manhattan
  2. Aiyana Mickle, Junction City
  3. Bryce Heinen, Emporia
  4. Wesley Bauer, Chapman
  5. Jacob Enger, Abilene
  6. Grace Moulton, Wamego
Tuba
  1. Zachary Roberts, Junction City
  2. Collier Bicknell, Salina-Sacred Heart
  3. Samuel Peters, Clay Center Community
  4. Callen Burr, Clay Center Community
  5. Harmon Geissinger, Abilene
  6. Emily Storrer, Emporia
  7. Alt. - Diehl Forsberg, Gypsum-Southeast of Saline
Percussion
  1. Elijah Perry, Salina-Central
  2. Paityn Berndt, Salina-Central
  3. Christian Nimo, Junction City
  4. Jett Jackson, Bennington
  5. Sam Frese, Riley County
  6. Sebastian Negron Rosado, Junction City
  7. Jaxson Breault, Wamego
  8. Pat Childs, St. Marys
  9. Aidden Sepsey, Junction City
  10. Alt. - Jakob Sampson, Wamego
 
Chairperson
Kirsten Smallwood
Chapman HS
400 W 4th
Chapman, KS 67431
w: 785-922-6561
Important Dates - HS Band
Aug 26, 2026 - Wednesday
Downbeat Session
Manhattan HS
5:30 PM - Meal
6:00 PM - Meeting
TBA
HS Band Audition Prep Day
Location & Time TBA
Oct 13, 2026 - Tuesday
Audition Registration Deadline — HS Band, HS Orchestra
$12 per audition
Oct 30, 2026 - Friday
Audition Late Entry Deadline — HS Band, HS Orchestra
$24 per audition
Oct 30, 2026 - Friday
Audition Fees Due — HS Band, HS Choir, HS Orchestra
Nov 4, 2026 - Wednesday
Alternate Auditions (for students with KSHSAA conflicts or National/State FFA Band only)
Location TBA
Nov 7, 2026 - Saturday
District HS Honor Group Auditions — HS Band, HS Choir, HS Orchestra
Junction City HS
Nov 27, 2026 - Friday
Participation Fees Due — HS Band, HS Choir, HS Orchestra
$15 participation fee per selected student
Dec 5, 2026 - Saturday
HS Mini-Convention — HS Band, HS Choir, HS Orchestra
Manhattan HS
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