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join ad astra - kansas city's youth orchestra

In just one season AD ASTRA has achieved high levels of musicianship and deep ties with our community. 


Season One of Ad Astra included over 100 of Kansas City’s most amazing and heartfelt student musicians, produced performances of acclaim, and became a pillar within the music, arts, and music education community. 


Even more is planned for our second season in 2025-2026 which includes performances with professional musicians from the Kansas City area, engaging and challenging music, and will culminate with concerts in Germany (Leipzig & Rothenburg) and Czech Republic (Prague).


We are looking for musical ambassadors, just like you, to help us grow and enhance our Ad Astra community across our amazing city and beyond!

Our audition process is very easy, simple, and quick....and very student friendly.


Ad Astra is open to string players in grades 6-12.  We also welcome college students.  


Based on playing ability, age, and grade students are placed into one of possible three orchestras:

Apollo Orchestra (most advanced)

Gemini Orchestra (middle/advanced)

Aurora Orchestra (middle/elementary)


Register to audition by May 9th.  Audition fees are only $5.


*If you were a member of a Kansas or Missouri All District and/or All State Orchestra member please use code Honorgroup25 to waive your audition fee.


Click on your instrument's audition packet link below for all requirements.

And scroll down to submit your audition registration.  After you register you will receive an email with all information needed to submit your audition videos by May 15th. (Please save this email!)


Ad Astra rehearsals are scheduled for Tuesday nights from 6:30 - 8:00 pm starting in early September and through April/May.  Accepted students will receive the final/full schedule.  Rehearsals in 2025-2026 will take place at Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, KS.


For other requirements and tuition information please CLICK HERE.

All 5th and 6th Grade Audition Requirements CLICK HERE


All 7-12 (and college) Audition Requirements:


Violin Audition Packet and Requirements


Viola Audition Packet and Requirements


Cello Audition Packet and Requirements


String Bass Audition Packet and Requirements


CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO INSTRUCTIONS TO SAVE AUDITION VIDEOS AS UNLISTED


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Beginning in September 2025 all Ad Astra rehearsals will take place at Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, KS!

Audition registration is open….join us! We have moved the registration deadline to May 9th!  

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