Current WMMTA Student Events
WMMTA offers many opportunities for teachers and their students.
We have competitive auditions, recitals, music progressions and festivals available for students.
We have competitive auditions, recitals, music progressions and festivals available for students.
KMTA Honors Auditions
District Auditions
District 6 Audition Date: October 3rd, 2026
District 6 Audition Location: McPherson College, Hess Fine Arts Building (1705 Gordon St, McPherson, KS 67460)
District 6 Registration Deadline: September 7, 2026
WMMTA belongs to the District 6 chapter of KMTA (Kansas Music Teacher Association). Pre-college students who receive an “I” rating at the district audition are eligible to enter the state competition. College-level students and Amateur Adults may enter the state competition directly without the district audition. Please visit the state website for more information.
State Auditions
State Audition Dates: October 31st & November 1st, 2026
State Audition Location: University of Kansas (1450 Jayhawk Blvd, Lawrence, KS 66045)
State Registration Deadline: Noon on October 5, 2026
District Auditions
District 6 Audition Date: October 3rd, 2026
District 6 Audition Location: McPherson College, Hess Fine Arts Building (1705 Gordon St, McPherson, KS 67460)
District 6 Registration Deadline: September 7, 2026
WMMTA belongs to the District 6 chapter of KMTA (Kansas Music Teacher Association). Pre-college students who receive an “I” rating at the district audition are eligible to enter the state competition. College-level students and Amateur Adults may enter the state competition directly without the district audition. Please visit the state website for more information.
State Auditions
State Audition Dates: October 31st & November 1st, 2026
State Audition Location: University of Kansas (1450 Jayhawk Blvd, Lawrence, KS 66045)
State Registration Deadline: Noon on October 5, 2026
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WMMTA Fall Piano Festival
2026 Date: November 7th, 2026 Location: Wichita State University, Duerksen Fine Arts Center (2102 N Hillside St, Wichita, KS 67214) Registration Deadline: October 24th, 2026 Fall Piano Festival Chair: Carole Pracht 2026 Registration Form The WMMTA Fall Festival is comprised of pianists of all ages. Auditions are scheduled for 10 minutes and the adjudicator will present verbal and brief written comments, a rating, and a festival ribbon. |
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WMMTA Concerto Auditions
2026 Date: November 14th, 2026 Location: Wichita State University, Duerksen Fine Arts Center & Wiedemann Hall (2102 N Hillside St, Wichita, KS 67214) Registration Deadline: October 15th, 2026 Concerto Auditions Chair: Dr. James Knight 2026 Registration Form 2026 Repertoire |
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WMMTA Spring Auditions
Grades Pre-K-12 & College Music Majors
2027 Date: April 17th, 2027
Location: Wichita State University, Duerksen Fine Arts Center (2102 N Hillside St, Wichita, KS 67214)
Registration Deadline: Coming Soon
Spring Auditions Chair: Christy Williams
2026 Registration Form for Festival Divisions: Grades Pre-K through 12
2026 Registration Form for Collegiate Awards & High School Scholarship
The WMMTA Spring Auditions festival is open to students in grades Pre-K through 12 and collegiate music majors. The objective is to elevate the standards of performance among young people and to give recognition to those who strive for excellence in performance and piano teaching.
Grades Pre-K-12 & College Music Majors
2027 Date: April 17th, 2027
Location: Wichita State University, Duerksen Fine Arts Center (2102 N Hillside St, Wichita, KS 67214)
Registration Deadline: Coming Soon
Spring Auditions Chair: Christy Williams
2026 Registration Form for Festival Divisions: Grades Pre-K through 12
2026 Registration Form for Collegiate Awards & High School Scholarship
The WMMTA Spring Auditions festival is open to students in grades Pre-K through 12 and collegiate music majors. The objective is to elevate the standards of performance among young people and to give recognition to those who strive for excellence in performance and piano teaching.
- Grades Pre-K - 2 receive participation ribbons.
- Grades 3 - 4 receive medals.
- Grades 5 - 12 compete for cash prizes. Grade 12 participants receive a medal.
- All grades may perform for written / verbal comments only.
- High School seniors who are preparing to major in music at a Kansas college or university have the option of auditioning for the Milo Wright Scholarship award of $700. High School seniors choose to compete in the festival's Senior Division or for the Milo Wright Scholarship.
- Collegiate music majors may audition for the Francis A. Wallingford Memorial Piano Performance award of $1,000 or the Francis A. Wallingford Memorial Piano Pedagogy award of $1,000. (Entrants must choose one of the collegiate options).
KMTA Music Progressions
WMMTA is a proud chapter of KMTA (Kansas Music Teacher Association)
2027 Dates: April 30th - May 1st, 2027
Location: Wichita State University, Duerksen Fine Arts Center, 2nd Floor (2102 N Hillside St, Wichita, KS 67214)
Registration Deadline: Coming Soon
Music Progressions Chair: Laura Vollen
2026 Google Registration Form
2026 Printable Registration Form
WMMTA is a proud chapter of KMTA (Kansas Music Teacher Association)
2027 Dates: April 30th - May 1st, 2027
Location: Wichita State University, Duerksen Fine Arts Center, 2nd Floor (2102 N Hillside St, Wichita, KS 67214)
Registration Deadline: Coming Soon
Music Progressions Chair: Laura Vollen
2026 Google Registration Form
2026 Printable Registration Form
Additional Student Events
In The Wichita Area
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Friends University Celebrates 250 Years of American Piano Music
Date: October 17th, 2026 Register online Location: Friends University, Riney Fine Arts Center & Sebits Fine Arts Addition (2100 W University Ave, Wichita, KS 67213) Schedule For The Day:
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Wichita State University Presents: Shocker Keys Fall Piano Camp
Camp Date & Times: October 24th, 2026, 9:00am - 3:30pm
Location: Wichita State University, Duerksen Fine Arts Center (2102 N Hillside St, Wichita, KS 67214)
Registration Email Deadline: October 16th, 2026
Registration Details:
The Wichita State University piano faculty is pleased and excited to offer a piano camp to interested pre-college pianists. Middle and High School students will be given the opportunity for group lessons on their pieces (memory not required), supervised practice with WSU piano majors, a keyboard literature class, a duet sight reading class, and more!
All events will take place in Duerksen Fine Arts Center; students will be divided into groups based on their age and level of piano study. Groups will be chaperoned by WSU piano majors and students will work with Dr Bees, Dr Kim, Dr Gray, and our graduate assistants Gavin, Olivia, and Jesse. This fast-paced event gives students a taste of typical summer piano camp activities, within a day-long event.
Camp Date & Times: October 24th, 2026, 9:00am - 3:30pm
Location: Wichita State University, Duerksen Fine Arts Center (2102 N Hillside St, Wichita, KS 67214)
Registration Email Deadline: October 16th, 2026
Registration Details:
- All registrations must be submitted via email.
- A single email (sent to [email protected]) must come from the participating teacher with all student registration information included.
- A single check from the participating teacher must be snail-mailed or brought to the event.
- WSU 2026-2027 Event Registration Forms
The Wichita State University piano faculty is pleased and excited to offer a piano camp to interested pre-college pianists. Middle and High School students will be given the opportunity for group lessons on their pieces (memory not required), supervised practice with WSU piano majors, a keyboard literature class, a duet sight reading class, and more!
All events will take place in Duerksen Fine Arts Center; students will be divided into groups based on their age and level of piano study. Groups will be chaperoned by WSU piano majors and students will work with Dr Bees, Dr Kim, Dr Gray, and our graduate assistants Gavin, Olivia, and Jesse. This fast-paced event gives students a taste of typical summer piano camp activities, within a day-long event.
Perform with Friends University Faculty Pianists
Join Hyunsuk Kim and James Knight in themed piano recitals!
Recital Dates: January 15th & 16th, 2027
Location: Friends University, Sebits Auditorium (2100 W University Ave, Wichita, KS 67213)
Submit your student's audition here!
Join Hyunsuk Kim and James Knight in themed piano recitals!
Recital Dates: January 15th & 16th, 2027
Location: Friends University, Sebits Auditorium (2100 W University Ave, Wichita, KS 67213)
Submit your student's audition here!
Wichita State University Presents: Middle School & High School Piano Festival
2027 Dates: January 23rd - January 24th, 2027
Location: Wichita State University, Duerksen Fine Arts Center
Registration Email Deadline: January 15th, 2027
Registration Details:
2027 Dates: January 23rd - January 24th, 2027
Location: Wichita State University, Duerksen Fine Arts Center
Registration Email Deadline: January 15th, 2027
Registration Details:
- All registrations must be submitted via email.
- A single email (sent to [email protected]) must come from the participating teacher with all student registration information included.
- A single check from the participating teacher must be snail-mailed or brought to the event.
- WSU 2026-2027 Event Registration Forms
KSHSAA Regional Piano Festival
Festival Date: February 6th, 2027
High school pianists involved in a music performance class at a KSHSAA accredited high school can sign up for the Regional Piano Festival via their music performance class teacher. For more information and full KSHSAA activity requirements, visit the KSHSAA website.
Festival Date: February 6th, 2027
High school pianists involved in a music performance class at a KSHSAA accredited high school can sign up for the Regional Piano Festival via their music performance class teacher. For more information and full KSHSAA activity requirements, visit the KSHSAA website.
Wichita State University Presents: Shocker Keys Elementary Piano Festival
2027 Dates: February 13th - February 14th, 2027
Location: Wichita State University, Duerksen Fine Arts Center (2102 N Hillside St, Wichita, KS 67214)
Registration Email Deadline: February 5th, 2027
Registration Details:
2027 Dates: February 13th - February 14th, 2027
Location: Wichita State University, Duerksen Fine Arts Center (2102 N Hillside St, Wichita, KS 67214)
Registration Email Deadline: February 5th, 2027
Registration Details:
- All registrations must be submitted via email.
- A single email (sent to [email protected]) must come from the participating teacher with all student registration information included.
- A single check from the participating teacher must be snail-mailed or brought to the event.
- WSU 2026-2027 Event Registration Forms
KSHSAA State Piano Festival
Festival Date: February 20th, 2027
Location: Wichita State University, Duerksen Fine Arts Center (2102 N Hillside St, Wichita, KS 67214)
High school pianists who received a '1' rating at the KSHSAA Regional Piano Festival are eligible to participate in the KSHSAA State Piano Festival. These students can sign up for the State Piano Festival via their music performance class teacher. For more information and full KSHSAA activity requirements, visit the KSHSAA website.
Festival Date: February 20th, 2027
Location: Wichita State University, Duerksen Fine Arts Center (2102 N Hillside St, Wichita, KS 67214)
High school pianists who received a '1' rating at the KSHSAA Regional Piano Festival are eligible to participate in the KSHSAA State Piano Festival. These students can sign up for the State Piano Festival via their music performance class teacher. For more information and full KSHSAA activity requirements, visit the KSHSAA website.
Tabor College Presents: Bach Festival
2027 Date: March 13th, 2027
Location: Tabor College, Shari Flaming Center for the Arts (311 E B St, Hillsboro, KS 67063)
Registration Deadline: February 27th, 2027
All competitors perform one solo keyboard work written by Johann Sebastian Bach. Upon approval by the Festival Coordinator, Elementary and Junior Division competitors may perform simplified arrangements of Bach’s works.
All competitors must provide the judges with a clean, legally purchased score. Using unauthorized photocopies or printing a public domain scan will lead to an immediate disqualification. For digitally purchased and downloaded scores, a proof of legal purchase must be provided. Each score must be complete with numbered measures, with at least the first measure of each line numbered. No photocopies will be allowed.
Memory is required for all pianists who wish to be considered for prizes. However, organists are not required to perform from memory. First-place winners will not be allowed to compete in the same age division for at least one year. They may, however, perform for comments only.
For full festival details, visit the Tabor College Bach Festival webpage.
2027 Date: March 13th, 2027
Location: Tabor College, Shari Flaming Center for the Arts (311 E B St, Hillsboro, KS 67063)
Registration Deadline: February 27th, 2027
All competitors perform one solo keyboard work written by Johann Sebastian Bach. Upon approval by the Festival Coordinator, Elementary and Junior Division competitors may perform simplified arrangements of Bach’s works.
All competitors must provide the judges with a clean, legally purchased score. Using unauthorized photocopies or printing a public domain scan will lead to an immediate disqualification. For digitally purchased and downloaded scores, a proof of legal purchase must be provided. Each score must be complete with numbered measures, with at least the first measure of each line numbered. No photocopies will be allowed.
Memory is required for all pianists who wish to be considered for prizes. However, organists are not required to perform from memory. First-place winners will not be allowed to compete in the same age division for at least one year. They may, however, perform for comments only.
For full festival details, visit the Tabor College Bach Festival webpage.
KSHSAA Regional Solo & Ensemble Festival
There are two regional festival dates. Students participate on the date designated to their school.
Regional #1: April 3rd, 2027
Regional #2: April 10th, 2027
High school soloists and small ensembles involved in a music performance class at a KSHSAA accredited high school can sign up for the Regional Solo & Ensemble Festival via their music performance class teacher. For more information and full KSHSAA activity requirements, visit the KSHSAA website.
There are two regional festival dates. Students participate on the date designated to their school.
Regional #1: April 3rd, 2027
Regional #2: April 10th, 2027
High school soloists and small ensembles involved in a music performance class at a KSHSAA accredited high school can sign up for the Regional Solo & Ensemble Festival via their music performance class teacher. For more information and full KSHSAA activity requirements, visit the KSHSAA website.
KSHSAA State Solo & Ensemble Festival
2027 Date: April 24th, 2027
High school soloists and small ensembles who received a '1' rating at the KSHSAA Regional Solo & Ensemble Festival are eligible to participate in the KSHSAA State Solo & Ensemble Festival. These students can sign up for the State Solo & Ensemble Festival via their music performance class teacher. For more information and full KSHSAA activity requirements, visit the KSHSAA website.
2027 Date: April 24th, 2027
High school soloists and small ensembles who received a '1' rating at the KSHSAA Regional Solo & Ensemble Festival are eligible to participate in the KSHSAA State Solo & Ensemble Festival. These students can sign up for the State Solo & Ensemble Festival via their music performance class teacher. For more information and full KSHSAA activity requirements, visit the KSHSAA website.