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Kansas Music Teachers Association is dedicated to helping each student experience the joy of music. Visit our website at www.ksmta.org

This page highlights KMTA events at the state and local levels.

09/13/2026

⏰️ Register by Sept 15 ⏰️ for the 2026 KMTA State Conference, celebrating 140 years of our organization!
www.ksmta.org/conference

09/04/2026

The 2026 KMTA State Conference is quickly approaching!
Register at ksmta.org/conference so you don't miss out!

Register here: https://ksmta.org/student-programs/auditions-pages-auditions/registration-and-district-schedules/

09/03/2026

08/20/2026

Honor an outstanding KMTA member by nominating them for the "Outstanding Teacher Award" or "Outstanding Service Award"! Awards will be presented at the banquet of the upcoming KMTA State Conference in September.

Go to https://ksmta.org/for-teachers/teacher-awards/ for more information!

08/18/2026

🎶 Save the Date! 2026 KMTA District One Auditions🎶

Mark your calendars! The Kansas Music Teachers Association District One Auditions will be held this Fall on October 3rd at MidAmerica Nazarene University in Olathe, KS.

About the event: Students from elementary ages through high school play for an one-on-one adjudicated audition and receive written comments and a rating. *Don't forget: Amateur Adults category included! (will only compete at State)* Playing at District on Oct. 3rd is the first step in a competitive audition - students receiving a Superior rating will be able to proceed to the competitive Kansas State auditions on October 31st at the University of Kansas in Lawrence. Piano students, Strings students, and Chamber groups (including piano duets) are all encouraged to participate. For more info regarding the requirements, categories, audition plans, etc., please go to ksmta.org/student-programs/auditions-pages-auditions/pre-colege-auditions

Enrollment Deadline: September 7, 2026 (Enrollment link is now open on the KMTA website)
DISTRICT Auditions: Saturday, October 3, 2026 at MNU in Olathe
STATE Auditions: Saturday, October 31, 2026 KMTA: Pre-college, Amateur Adults, and MTNA JR and SR Competitions (MTNA Young Artist and KMTA Collegiate Competitions will be held Sunday, November 1, 2026) at Murphy Hall on the KU campus in Lawrence

Entry fee is $35 per solo entry ($40.00 per duet entry, and $20 per student in chamber groups)

If you have any questions, please email Linda Chen at [email protected]

We're looking forward to seeing your enrollments this Fall!

--Dr. Linda Chen
KMTA District 1 President

07/14/2026

KMTA is accepting proposals for the 2026 KMTA State Conference, Sept. 18–19 at Wichita State University!

⏳Deadline: Saturday, August 1, 5:00 P.M. Central Time⏳

Proposals must be submitted online. For more details, please visit: https://www.ksmta.org/conference

Come join us as we celebrate 140 years of KMTA!!

07/11/2026

Mark your calendars for our 140th KMTA State Conference, hosted this year at the Duerksen Fine Arts Center at Wichita State University!
For more information, go to ksmta.org/conference

11/10/2025

We would like to express our appreciation to the tireless efforts of our teachers, students, judges, parents, and volunteers for their hard work and dedication this past weekend, which contributed significantly to the success and smooth operation of the Kansas Music Teachers Association’s State (as well as MTNA) Auditions. Here are some behind-the-scenes (pics with captions) look from this past Saturday and Sunday. We look forward to seeing you again next year! Congrats everyone! 🏆🏅👏

10/13/2025

The District Auditions on Saturday were a tremendous success, with 289 entries. We are indebted to the teachers who generously donated their time to ensure the event's success. Their involvement facilitated a trouble-free experience. We commend the students on their impressive performances and look forward to seeing them at KU in a few weeks for State.

08/27/2025

Dear KMTA teachers:

The District Enrollment Deadline is Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025 by 11:59 pm. Links to registration form and volunteer form found in the comments below ⬇️.

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Lawrence, KS

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http://www.ksmta.org/

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