KASTA Statewide Middle-Level Orchestra
The KASTA Statewide Middle-Level Orchestra is an annual orchestral event for 7th and 8th grade string players. The event is held in Hutchinson, Kansas.
The SMLO is not an "Honor Orchestra" in the purest sense of the word, but is intended as a "mountain top experience" for fine middle school string players, who can, in turn, return to their schools and inspire their fellow students.
Registration for 2025 is open!
State Middle-Level Orchestra 2025 Information
Date
Saturday, April 12, 2025
Place
Hutchinson High School PAC / Auditorium located at 810 E. 13th St. (pending approval)
Alternate site: Hutchinson Middle School 8th Grade Attendance Center (Liberty), 14th and Adams, Hutchinson KS
Schedule
8:00-8:30 AM, Registration
8:30-10:00 AM, Rehearsal #1
10:00-10:15 AM, Break
10:15-11:30 AM, Rehearsal #2
11:30 AM-1:00 PM, Lunch
1:00-2:20 PM, Rehearsal #3
3:00 PM, Concert
There will be approximately 84 players in the orchestra: 22 first violins, 22 second violins, 16 violas, 14 cellos, and 10 basses.
Selection is based on the teacher recommendation and the review of the "paper audition" forms by the player selection committee. Participation is reserved for 7th and 8th graders.
2025 Clinician
Dr. Blair A Williams, ASTA Director of Professional Development
String Orchestra Selections
American Landscape (String Orchestra) – Soon Hee Newbold, FJH Publ., Grade 3, time: 2:20, $50.00
Through Moanin’ Pines – Henry Thacker Burleigh, arr. Morales, Southern Music, Grade 2, time 3:00, $40.00
Voyage of Odysseus – Katie O’Hara LaBrie, Randal Standridge Music, Grade 2.5, time 2:30, $65.00
Full Orchestra Selection
Final Countdown (Flex Band, (Full Orchestra)) – Robert Buckley, Hal Leonard Publ., Grade 2-3,
time 3:00, $65.00, e-print $74.80
Link to bowings will be provided via link by March.