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The Olathe Community Orchestra is a nonprofit civic ensemble dedicated to providing classical orchestra music for the citizens of Olathe, Kansas. The OCO performs four to six concerts per year. All concerts are free and open to the public.
The Sunflower Ragtime Orchestra's 2026 Summer Season begins May 28th!
The SRO will perform two concerts:
"Local Legend"
The Music of Charles Johnson
Thursday, June 18, 2026
7:00 pm
Mahaffie Farmstead
1200 East Kansas City Rd, Olathe, KS
Admission free
"King of Ragtime"
The Music of Scott Joplin
7:00 pm
Grace United Methodist Church
11485 S. Ridgeview Rd
Olathe, KS
Admission free
Rehearsals are Thursday nights, 7:00-9:00 pm, beginning May 28, 2026. The SRO currently needs strings, tuba, and drums. If you are interested in playing in the Sunflower Ragtime Orchestra, contact:
Steven Smith
violaphone@gmail.com
For more information and to enroll in one or both summer sessions:
SRO 2026
The Olathe Community Orchestra's 2025-26 season is in the books! We will announce our 2026-27 season soon. Thanks to Grace United Methodist Church for hosting us for rehearsals and performances. Thanks also to the Olathe Arts Alliance for their support. A HUGE thank you to conductor Steven Smith for his leadership and creative programming! Most of all, thanks to the musicians who donate their time and talent to the orchestra.
Have a great summer! See you in the fall!
New musicians are always welcome to join us! Strings and percussion are always needed. If you are a musician looking for a playing opportunity, contact Steven Smith
Donate to the OCO!
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