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Support

The "Pride of the Prairie Orchestra" is a volunteer orchestra based in Colby, Kansas containing members from Northwest Kansas and Northeast Colorado. It was originally founded in 1979 and named "The Colby Community Orchestra" and then was renamed in 1998. The orchestra provides a musical outlet for both adults and students who play stringed instruments, as there are limited orchestra programs in the surrounding area's schools.  Connect with us to stay updated on our upcoming performances and events. We are passionate about sharing the joy of music with our community and appreciate the support and feedback from our audience. Feel free to reach out to us with any questions or feedback. We look forward to creating memorable musical experiences with you!

Participate

There are several ways that YOU can be an active participant with the orchestra.

 MEMBER - If you would like to become a member of the orchestra, you can join at anytime! Rehearsals are in the CCC Band Room on Monday nights, 7:30-9:00 p.m.(cst). Rehearsals start back up September 8th, 2025 and run through the last concert of the season.  Please contact any board member from your community, the POP Orchestra President Jo Kraus or email us through the website.

 

SUPPORTER - Supporters of the POP Orchestra receive complimentary tickets to our concerts and have their names printed in all the programs.

Click here to Support the POP Orchestra

Levels of Contributions
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$1,000 DIRECTOR - receive 30 season tickets
$550 CONDUCTOR'S CIRCLE - receive 20 season tickets
$325 BENEFACTOR - receive 10 season tickets
$200 PATRON - receive 6 season tickets
$140 FAMILY - receive 4 season tickets & children's
$70 SPONSOR - receive 2 season tickets
$35 FRIEND - receive 1 season ticket
$15 STUDENT - receive 1 season ticket
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Send Contributions to:
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POP Orchestra
c/o Ed Rucker -Treasurer
PO Box 343
Hoxie, KS 67740

Thank you to all our Supporters for 2026/2027 Concert Season

Director

Jo Steele Kraus
Lon Frahm

Conductor's Circle

Western Kansas Winds - Dustin & Monica Reuber

Benefactor

Ed & Bev Rucker - Skin Revolution Tattoo Studio
Paul M. Steele
Peggy Frahm

Gatz & Ress LLP

Alan & Pat Erickson

Patron

Elvin Snyder
Herb & Brenda Mattson
F & M Bank of Colby

Family

Vision Source of Colby, Goodland, Burlington, Atwood, St. Francis & Oakley

Vernon Akers

Sponsor

John & Diana Mauch
David & Linda Pabst
Terry & Betty Hockersmith

The Farmers State Bank of Oakley

Friend

Pat Ziegelmeier
Dickman Memorial - Leona
Linda Shilts-Baum
Sarah Jane Barrett

© 2026 Pride of the Prairie Orchestra

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