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.
For a student to participate in KMEA honor groups the sponsoring teacher must be an active member of the Kansas Music Educators Association.
SEKMEA Honor Group Policies
This document is a central source for information relating to SEKMEA district honor groups.
Latest version: v. 3
Latest version: v. 3
Chairperson
Shannon Plymell
Independence HS
1301 N. 10th St
Independence, KS 67301
w: 620-332-1815
Important Dates - HS Orchestra
Oct 20, 2026 - Tuesday
Registration Deadline — HS Band, HS Jazz Band, HS Orchestra
$5 per audition
Oct 25, 2026 - Sunday
Audition Registration - Late Deadline #1 — HS Choir, HS Band, HS Jazz Band, HS Orchestra
$25 per audition
Nov 5, 2026 - Thursday
Audition Registration - Late Deadline #2 — HS Choir, HS Band, HS Jazz Band, HS Orchestra
$50 per audition
Nov 7, 2026 - Saturday
Audition Registration - Late Deadline #3 — HS Choir, HS Band, HS Jazz Band, HS Orchestra
$100 per audition
Nov 7, 2026 - Saturday
District Auditions — HS Choir, HS Band, HS Jazz Band, HS Orchestra
Pittsburg High School
Dec 5, 2026 - Saturday
Clinics & Concerts — HS Band, HS Choir, HS Orchestra
Pittsburg State University, Bicknell Center - 4:30 PM
$15 participation fee per selected student