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.

High School Band

2026-27

NCKMEA Handbook - HS Band
Clinician
TBA

Important Dates
Oct. 13 - Regular Entry deadline, $12 per audition
Oct. 30 - Late Entry deadline, $24 per audition
Oct. 30 - Audition fees due (with invoice)
Nov. 4 - Alternate Auditions
Nov. 7 - HS Auditions @ Junction City HS
Nov. 27 - Participation fees due (with invoice), $15 per selected participant
Dec. 5 - Late participation fees due (with invoice), $30 per selected participant
Dec. 5 - Clinic & Performance @ Manhattan HS

Audition Excerpts
2026-27 Audition Excerpts

Audition Registration
Audition registration is held in the KMEA Members portal.
 
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
5:00 PM - Meal
5:30 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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