The 2026 University of Kansas Prairie Winds Festival

February 6 - 7, 2026

The University of Kansas Bands invite high school student-musicians to participate in the 24th annual Prairie Winds Festival! Sessions will include clinics with KU faculty, a performance in the Lied Center, performances by the KU Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble I, Crossroads Wind Symphony and a clinic with percussionist Jason Treuting.

Commuter Only

The Prairie Winds Festival is commuter only. Students must be dropped off on the morning of the 6th at Murphy Hall on KU's campus and the morning of the 7th at the Lied Center of Kansas.

Meals

Students are responsible for Friday's lunch at the DeBruce Center. Friday's dinner as well as lunch and dinner on Saturday are provided.

Festival Fee

The Festival fee is $50. This includes a t-shirt, 3 meals, clinics with faculty and guest artists and two concerts.

First Name

Last Name

Instrument

T-shirt Size

Dietary Restrictions

Please share any dietary restrictions you may have.

Sandwich

Please select a sandwich for Saturday's lunch at the Lied Center.

Auditioning Seniors

Are you a high school senior interested in auditioning for entrance to the KU School of Music as a music major or minor? If so, you may audition during the Prairie Winds Festival.These auditions take place Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the Lied Center.

Students who select "yes" should expect an email from the School of Music to complete your audition registration process.

Student Phone Number

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Student Email

Verify Student Email

Home Street Address

City

State

Zip

Parent/Guardian Name(s)

Parent/Guardian Email

Verify Parent/Guardian Email

Parent/Guardian Phone Number

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High School

Current grade

Band Director Name

Band Director email address

Photography, Audio & Video Release

I consent to my student’s inclusion in Prairie Winds Festival rehearsals and performances, to include photography, audio and video streaming.

Festival Fee
By selecting the Proceed button, you will be taken to a payment site. If you choose not to pay at this time, a link will be emailed to you at a later date.