WKSA provides a unique opportunity for string students throughout Western Kansas to further their musical education through participation in one of four orchestras, beginning guitar classes, mini music classes, and private lessons. Students, from beginners to advanced, can expect a fun but challenging experience with energetic teachers who have high standards for their students' progress and commitment. The program's comprehensive approach to music education provides a solid foundation for string players to build and extend their skill as a musician.

WKSA, sponsored by FHSU's Department of Music, is a collaborative education and community outreach project. FHSU faculty and undergraduate music students, talented community musicians, public school string teachers, cultural arts advocates, and parents work together to support the goals of the program: (1) to develop individual skills of young string players, (2) to train future string teachers by providing hands-on teaching experience, and (3) to act as a cultural and educational resource for the Western Kansas region.

WKSA is designed to complement and support the string teaching that occurs in Western Kansas schools through the development of young string players and through the training of new teachers.