Upcoming Concerts:​​
  • TBA for 2017-2018
2017 Concerto Competition Winners
Congratulations to the winners of our Young Artist Competition! Come hear them perform on the Young People's Concert with the Delano Chamber Orchestra on Sunday, April 30th at 3:00PM at West Side Baptist Church. This concert is generously sponsored by Senseney Music.
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First Place: Leah Rosales violin
  • Senior at Northeast Magnet High School in Wichita, KS
  • Performing: Symphonie Espagnole, Movement I by Edouard Lalo
  • Private Violin Instructor: Laura Black
  • Orchestra Director: Rod Martens

Second Place (Tied): Madison Scott, violin
  • Senior at Derby High School in Derby, KS
  • Performing: Concerto in E Minor for Violin, Movement I by Felix Mendelssohn
  • Private Violin Instructor: Valerie Sullivan
  • Orchestra Director: Dr. Wesley DeSpain
Second Place (Tied): Michaela Ensor, French horn
  • Senior at Derby High School in Derby, KS
  • Performing: Concerto No. 3 in Eb Major for French Horn, Movement I by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
  • Private French Horn Instructor: Dr. Nicholas Smith
  • Orchestra Director: Dr. Wesley DeSpain
2017 Summer Youth Orchestras and Wind Ensembles:
Applications and complete details are now available on the Education and Outreach page.
Submit your applications today!

​Applications are due via postal mail by May 6, 2017.

Who We Are:

Our instrumental ensembles include the Delano Chamber Brass, Delano Chamber Orchestra, Delano Summer Youth Orchestras and Wind Ensembles, Delano Jazz Orchestra, and the Delano Wind Ensemble. Located in the historic Delano District of Wichita, our ensembles provide opportunities for students, amateurs, and professionals to join together and perform excellent music throughout the year. 

Make a Tax-Deductible  Donation:

2016-2017 Concert Season:

Delano Chamber Brass

Date: Sunday - 11/06/2016
Time: 3:00PM
Location: West Side Baptist Church in Wichita, KS
Cost: Free, $10 Donations Encouraged
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​Date: Sunday -02/19 /2017
Time: 3:00PM
Location: West Side Baptist Church in Wichita, KS
Cost: Free, $10 Donations Encouraged

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​Date: Sunday - 04/23/2017
Time: 3:00PM
Location: West Side Baptist Church in Wichita, KS
​Cost: Free, $10 Donations Encouraged

Delano Chamber Orchestra

Fall Orchestra Concert
Date: Sunday - 10/16/2016
Time: 3:00PM
Location: West Side Baptist Church in Wichita, KS
Cost: Free, $10 Donations Encouraged

Winter Orchestra Concert
​Date: Sunday - 02/05/2017
​Time: 3:00PM
Location: West Side Baptist Church in Wichita, KS
Cost: Free, $10 Donations Encouraged

Young People's Competition
Registration Due: 01/28/2017
--Registration Application (PDF)
Young People's Competition Live Auditions
Date: Saturday - 02/11/2017
Location: West Side Baptist Church in Wichita, KS

​Spring Orchestra Concert featuring Young People's Competition Winners
​Date: Sunday - 04/30/2017
Time: 3:00PM
Location: West Side Baptist Church in Wichita, KS
​Cost: Free, $10 Donations Encouraged

Delano Jazz Orchestra

Date: Sunday - 10/23/2016
Time: 3:00PM
Location: West Side Baptist Church in Wichita, KS
Cost: Free, $10 Donations Encouraged
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​Date: Sunday - 01/29/2017
Time: 3:00PM
Location: West Side Baptist Church in Wichita, KS
Cost: Free, $10 Donations Encouraged
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​Date: Sunday - 03/26/2017
Time: 3:00PM
Location: West Side Baptist Church in Wichita, KS
Cost: Free, $10 Donations Encouraged

Delano Wind Ensemble

Date: Sunday - 09/25/2016
Time: 3:00PM
Location: West Side Baptist Church in Wichita, KS
Cost: Free, $10 Donations Encouraged
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​Date: Sunday - 12/11/2017 
​Time: 3:00PM
Location: West Side Baptist Church in Wichita, KS
Cost: Free, $10 Donations Encouraged

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Date: Sunday - 02/26/2017
Time: 3:00PM
Location: West Side Baptist Church in Wichita, KS
Cost: Free, $10 Donations Encouraged

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Memorial Day Concert
Date: Sunday - 05/29/2017
Time: 2:00PM
Location: Botanica in Wichita, KS
​Cost: Free, $10 Donations Encouraged