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MMAMTA Calendar
2025-2026 Dates & Events
November 2025
Nov 1 [Sat] 9am-5pm: Whitmore Recital Hall at MU - MMTA Honors Recital, Dr. Peter Miyamoto, chair.
Nov 1 [Sat]: Deadline - MMAMTA Evaluative Auditions Application. Chairs: Peter Miyamoto (Columbia), Jan Houser (Jefferson City)
Nov 1 [Sat] 7pm, Missouri United Methodist Church: MUMC Concert Series presents Columbia Civic Orchestra Fall Concert, with the Missouri United Methodist Church (MUMC) Orchestra. The Columbia Civic Orchestra together with the MUMC Orchestra will perform early classical music.
Nov 2 [Sun] 4pm: First Christian Church in Jefferson City: The annual Sam B. Cook Memorial Organ Concert, with organist Nathan Laube, Associate Professor of Organ at the Eastman School of Music. Nathan Laube is also an International Consultant in Organ Studies at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire in the United Kingdom. His extensive international recital career takes him continually to major concert venues and festivals around the world. Known for his brilliant playing, gracious demeanor, and creative programming of repertoire spanning five centuries (including his own virtuoso transcriptions of orchestral works), Mr. Laube has earned praise from critics and peers like. If you appreciate the "king of instruments," this is a rare opportunity to hear one of the world's premier organists. The concert is FREE. An informal reception will be held following the concert to allow attendees the opportunity to greet Mr. Laube and one another.
Nov 6-9 [Thu-Sun]: Missouri State University in Springfield: MTNA/MMTA State Auditions
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Nov 11 [Tue] 7pm, Mitchell Auditorium (JC): Jefferson City Symphony Orchestra and Chorus. "Reflections of Autumn." Music of Brahms and more. $15 General Admission, $5 Student or free with I.D. Lincoln University Robert and Charlene Mitchell Auditorium of the Richardson Fine Arts Center is located at 706 E. Dunklin St. in Jefferson City, MO 65101.
Nov 13 (Thu) 10am and 12pm, Missouri Theatre: Missouri Symphony presents Young People Concert
Nov 15 (Sat) 5pm, Dorsey Gym at Columbia College: Columbia Youth Choir w/ CPS 5th Honors Choir presents Bedtime Stories: Songs of Sleep and Dreams. Featuring Artemisia Vocal Trio. Drift into a magical world of lullabies, dreams, and storybook favorites as Columbia Youth Choirs presents an enchanting evening of music inspired by bedtime stories and nighttime adventures. Featured on this concert are returning special guests, Artemisia, a Chicago-based vocal trio that harnesses the power of the female voice to tell stories through the vocal traditions of the world—making them the perfect companions for this journey through musical tales. From traditional cradle songs to contemporary settings of beloved children’s literature, young singers, alongside these masterful storytellers, will transport audiences through a dreamy landscape of musical narratives. The unique program features playful pieces about the moon and stars, sweet songs of sleepy animals, and even a few mysteriously fun things that go bump in the night! Feel free to arrive in your favorite pajamas for this cozy “concert-in-the-round,” perfect for the whole family! Tickets $$15/advance | $20 door & $5 students.
Nov 22 [Sat]: MMAMTA Evaluative Auditions, in Columbia and in Jefferson City. Chairs: Peter Miyamoto (Columbia), Jan Houser (Jefferson City)
Nov 1 [Sat]: Deadline - MMAMTA Evaluative Auditions Application. Chairs: Peter Miyamoto (Columbia), Jan Houser (Jefferson City)
Nov 1 [Sat] 7pm, Missouri United Methodist Church: MUMC Concert Series presents Columbia Civic Orchestra Fall Concert, with the Missouri United Methodist Church (MUMC) Orchestra. The Columbia Civic Orchestra together with the MUMC Orchestra will perform early classical music.
Nov 2 [Sun] 4pm: First Christian Church in Jefferson City: The annual Sam B. Cook Memorial Organ Concert, with organist Nathan Laube, Associate Professor of Organ at the Eastman School of Music. Nathan Laube is also an International Consultant in Organ Studies at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire in the United Kingdom. His extensive international recital career takes him continually to major concert venues and festivals around the world. Known for his brilliant playing, gracious demeanor, and creative programming of repertoire spanning five centuries (including his own virtuoso transcriptions of orchestral works), Mr. Laube has earned praise from critics and peers like. If you appreciate the "king of instruments," this is a rare opportunity to hear one of the world's premier organists. The concert is FREE. An informal reception will be held following the concert to allow attendees the opportunity to greet Mr. Laube and one another.
Nov 6-9 [Thu-Sun]: Missouri State University in Springfield: MTNA/MMTA State Auditions
https://missourimta.org/concerts-events/
https://missourimta.org/mmta-auditions/
https://missourimta.org/venue-hotel/
Nov 11 [Tue] 7pm, Mitchell Auditorium (JC): Jefferson City Symphony Orchestra and Chorus. "Reflections of Autumn." Music of Brahms and more. $15 General Admission, $5 Student or free with I.D. Lincoln University Robert and Charlene Mitchell Auditorium of the Richardson Fine Arts Center is located at 706 E. Dunklin St. in Jefferson City, MO 65101.
Nov 13 (Thu) 10am and 12pm, Missouri Theatre: Missouri Symphony presents Young People Concert
Nov 15 (Sat) 5pm, Dorsey Gym at Columbia College: Columbia Youth Choir w/ CPS 5th Honors Choir presents Bedtime Stories: Songs of Sleep and Dreams. Featuring Artemisia Vocal Trio. Drift into a magical world of lullabies, dreams, and storybook favorites as Columbia Youth Choirs presents an enchanting evening of music inspired by bedtime stories and nighttime adventures. Featured on this concert are returning special guests, Artemisia, a Chicago-based vocal trio that harnesses the power of the female voice to tell stories through the vocal traditions of the world—making them the perfect companions for this journey through musical tales. From traditional cradle songs to contemporary settings of beloved children’s literature, young singers, alongside these masterful storytellers, will transport audiences through a dreamy landscape of musical narratives. The unique program features playful pieces about the moon and stars, sweet songs of sleepy animals, and even a few mysteriously fun things that go bump in the night! Feel free to arrive in your favorite pajamas for this cozy “concert-in-the-round,” perfect for the whole family! Tickets $$15/advance | $20 door & $5 students.
Nov 22 [Sat]: MMAMTA Evaluative Auditions, in Columbia and in Jefferson City. Chairs: Peter Miyamoto (Columbia), Jan Houser (Jefferson City)
December 2025
Dec 5 (Fri) 7:30pm, First Baptist Church: Landlocked Opera and Columbia Civic Orchestra present "Amahl." The Columbia Civic Orchestra and the Landlocked Opera join to present the music from Amahl and the Night Visitors. General Admission $15, Students $5.
Dec 6 (Sat) 7pm, United Methodist Church: MUMC Concert Series presents Holiday Brass. Admission $20; Free for students and children.
Dec 6 (Sat) 7:30pm, First Baptist Church: Landlocked Opera and Columbia Civic Orchestra present "Amahl." The Columbia Civic Orchestra and the Landlocked Opera join to present the music from Amahl and the Night Visitors. General Admission $15, Students $5.
Dec 12 (Fri) 6pm, First Baptist Church: Odyssey Chamber Music Series features "Hot Cocoa COMO," in a pre-concert featuring some casual, live holiday music at Broadway entrance, with FREE hot chocolate, courtesy of Odyssey Board members.
Dec 12 (Fri) 7pm, First Baptist Church: Odyssey Chamber Music Series, "Candlelight Holiday." Program includes Maria Duhova and Kirk Trevor's Harp-Cello Duo in holiday music; Rachmaninoff's Six Pieces, Op. 11 for four hands with pianists Peter Miyamoto and Ayako Tsuruta, "Christmas Fantasy" by Joo-Hye Lee for piano eight hands with Helena Hyesoo Kim and Curtis Pavey, and piano/organ duo with Colleen Ostercamp at organ, and more. General Admission $25, Student $5. Doors open at 6:15pm.
Dec 13 (Sat) 2pm, Whitmore Recital Hall at MU: Tsuruta Winter Studio Recital
Dec 14 (Sun) 2pm, Missouri Theatre: Missouri Theatre: Missouri Symphony Holiday Concert. Continuing MOSY’s holiday tradition for the whole family, this year, we are going to revisit the most beloved tunes of the cozy mid-century. Imagine the smooth jazz, the post-war optimistic pop, and the early rock all join together to tell the stories of a Christmas in white, a rocking Jingle Bell, and a definitely felizmente navidad, as the Columbia Chorale joins the Missouri Symphony again in all its choral glory!
Dec 20 (Sat) 7pm, United Methodist Church: MUMC Concert Series presents Christmas Concert. Admission $20, Free for students and children.
Dec 6 (Sat) 7pm, United Methodist Church: MUMC Concert Series presents Holiday Brass. Admission $20; Free for students and children.
Dec 6 (Sat) 7:30pm, First Baptist Church: Landlocked Opera and Columbia Civic Orchestra present "Amahl." The Columbia Civic Orchestra and the Landlocked Opera join to present the music from Amahl and the Night Visitors. General Admission $15, Students $5.
Dec 12 (Fri) 6pm, First Baptist Church: Odyssey Chamber Music Series features "Hot Cocoa COMO," in a pre-concert featuring some casual, live holiday music at Broadway entrance, with FREE hot chocolate, courtesy of Odyssey Board members.
Dec 12 (Fri) 7pm, First Baptist Church: Odyssey Chamber Music Series, "Candlelight Holiday." Program includes Maria Duhova and Kirk Trevor's Harp-Cello Duo in holiday music; Rachmaninoff's Six Pieces, Op. 11 for four hands with pianists Peter Miyamoto and Ayako Tsuruta, "Christmas Fantasy" by Joo-Hye Lee for piano eight hands with Helena Hyesoo Kim and Curtis Pavey, and piano/organ duo with Colleen Ostercamp at organ, and more. General Admission $25, Student $5. Doors open at 6:15pm.
Dec 13 (Sat) 2pm, Whitmore Recital Hall at MU: Tsuruta Winter Studio Recital
Dec 14 (Sun) 2pm, Missouri Theatre: Missouri Theatre: Missouri Symphony Holiday Concert. Continuing MOSY’s holiday tradition for the whole family, this year, we are going to revisit the most beloved tunes of the cozy mid-century. Imagine the smooth jazz, the post-war optimistic pop, and the early rock all join together to tell the stories of a Christmas in white, a rocking Jingle Bell, and a definitely felizmente navidad, as the Columbia Chorale joins the Missouri Symphony again in all its choral glory!
Dec 20 (Sat) 7pm, United Methodist Church: MUMC Concert Series presents Christmas Concert. Admission $20, Free for students and children.
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January 2026
Jan 14 (Wed) Missouri Federated Music Clubs Junior Festival (Gold Cup) Application Due, online.
TBA MMAMTA Teachers Recital / Winter Meeting
TBA MMAMTA Teachers Recital / Winter Meeting
February 2026
Feb 13 (Fri) 7pm, Missouri Theatre, Landlocked Opera & Missouri Symphony. The Missouri Symphony is joined by Landlocked Opera in a special production of operas-in-concert. In this unstaged performance, you will be able to hear some of the most captivating opera selections from Carmen, Madame Butterfly, Tosca, and more. From love stories both heartwarming and heartbreaking, to comedies romantic and delightfully absurd, to acts of courage bold and selfless — experience it all as the magic of opera is unveiled.
Feb 21 (Sat) 10am-5pm, TBA. MMAMTA Musicathon (tentative). Andrew Weir, Chairman.
Feb 21 (Sat) 7pm First Baptist Church: Odyssey Chamber Music Series presents "Sankofa Project" curated by Patrick Dailey featuring a vocal quartet with pianist Dr. Brandon Boyd. General Admission $25, Student $5. Doors open at 6:30pm.
Feb 21 (Sat) 7pm Missouri United Methodist Church: MUMC Concert Series presents Dr. Jens Korndörfer, Organist in recital. Admission $20 / Free for students and children.
Feb 23 (Mon) TBA. MU School of Music Faculty Recital, featuring flutist Alice Dade and pianist Peter Miyamoto. Program TBA. Admission $5, Free to MU Community with I.D.
Feb 28 (Sat) TBA, Federation Music Auditions. Location TBA.
Feb 21 (Sat) 10am-5pm, TBA. MMAMTA Musicathon (tentative). Andrew Weir, Chairman.
Feb 21 (Sat) 7pm First Baptist Church: Odyssey Chamber Music Series presents "Sankofa Project" curated by Patrick Dailey featuring a vocal quartet with pianist Dr. Brandon Boyd. General Admission $25, Student $5. Doors open at 6:30pm.
Feb 21 (Sat) 7pm Missouri United Methodist Church: MUMC Concert Series presents Dr. Jens Korndörfer, Organist in recital. Admission $20 / Free for students and children.
Feb 23 (Mon) TBA. MU School of Music Faculty Recital, featuring flutist Alice Dade and pianist Peter Miyamoto. Program TBA. Admission $5, Free to MU Community with I.D.
Feb 28 (Sat) TBA, Federation Music Auditions. Location TBA.
March 2026
Mar 1 (Sun) 3pm, Whitmore Recital Hall: MU School of Music Faculty Recital, featuring Valerie Malvinni, viola, and Peter Miyamoto, piano. Program TBA. Admission $5, Free to MU Community with I.D.
Mar 6 (Fri) pm: Federation: Piano Solo Auditions
Mar 6 (Fri) 7pm First Baptist Church: Odyssey Chamber Music Series presents "Vinola Trio," 2025 Plowman Competition Grand Prize Winner. Program of Connesson, Arutiunian, Schickele, Widmann, Brouwer, and Bartok. General Admission $25, Student $5. Doors open at 6:15pm.
Mar 7 (Sat) all day: Federation : Piano Solo Auditions.
Mar 8 (Sun) all afternoon: Federation: Strings Concerto.
Mar 8 (Sun) 3pm First Baptist Church: Odyssey Chamber Music Series presents MMAMTA/Odyssey Pre-Collegiate Concerto Competition. Program TBA after March 5. Free Admission. Doors open at 2:30pm.
Mar 8 (Sun) 7pm, Broadway Christian Church: Columbia Civic Orchestra presents MOCOP
Mar 14 (Sat) Federation: Piano Concerto performances
Mar 20 (Fri) 7pm First Baptist Church: Odyssey Chamber Music Series presents "M-Odyssey" with pianist Ryan Kee and percussionist Daniel Noonan. Program TBA. Admission $25, Student $5. Doors open at 6:30pm.
Mar 21-25 (Sat-Wed) Chicago - 2026 MTNA National Conference
Mar 6 (Fri) pm: Federation: Piano Solo Auditions
Mar 6 (Fri) 7pm First Baptist Church: Odyssey Chamber Music Series presents "Vinola Trio," 2025 Plowman Competition Grand Prize Winner. Program of Connesson, Arutiunian, Schickele, Widmann, Brouwer, and Bartok. General Admission $25, Student $5. Doors open at 6:15pm.
Mar 7 (Sat) all day: Federation : Piano Solo Auditions.
Mar 8 (Sun) all afternoon: Federation: Strings Concerto.
Mar 8 (Sun) 3pm First Baptist Church: Odyssey Chamber Music Series presents MMAMTA/Odyssey Pre-Collegiate Concerto Competition. Program TBA after March 5. Free Admission. Doors open at 2:30pm.
Mar 8 (Sun) 7pm, Broadway Christian Church: Columbia Civic Orchestra presents MOCOP
Mar 14 (Sat) Federation: Piano Concerto performances
Mar 20 (Fri) 7pm First Baptist Church: Odyssey Chamber Music Series presents "M-Odyssey" with pianist Ryan Kee and percussionist Daniel Noonan. Program TBA. Admission $25, Student $5. Doors open at 6:30pm.
Mar 21-25 (Sat-Wed) Chicago - 2026 MTNA National Conference
April 2026
Apr 1 (Wed) Application Deadline to submit Letter of Intent for the MMAMTA Scholarship Auditions (video).
Apr 11 (Sat) 3pm First Baptist Church: Odyssey Chamber Music Series presents "Triple Concerto." Program features the three pre-collegiate concerto competition winners, each performing a movement of a concert with Odyssey Chamber Ensemble. After the intermission, enjoy Beethoven's Triple Concerto, with soloists Julie Rosenfeld, violin; Mark Rudoff, violoncello; and Ayako Tsuruta, piano; and Odyssey Chamber Ensemble. General Admission $25, Student $5. Doors open at 2:15pm.
Apr 11 (Sat) 7pm, Missouri Theatre: The 4th That's What She Said Columbia, hosted by Allie Teargarden. Admission: TBA.
Apr 13 (Mon) Deadline to submit recordings for the MMAMTA Scholarship Auditions. Dr. Melissa Simons, chair.
Apr 16 (Thu) 7pm, Missouri Theatre: Choral Union and Columbia Civic Orchestra present J. S. Bach's masterpiece, Mass in B Minor.
Apr 18 (Sat) 7pm, Missouri United Methodist Church: MUMC Concert Series presents Missouri Academy of Music; Kirk Trevor, director. Admission $20 / Free for students and children.
April 20 (Mon), tentative: Application Deadline to the 2nd Mizzou Piano Camp, June 28 - July 4, 2026 [dates to be confirmed in 2026]
Apr 30 (Thu) - May 2 (Sat) all day, MU School of Music: MSHAAA State Music Festival
Apr 11 (Sat) 3pm First Baptist Church: Odyssey Chamber Music Series presents "Triple Concerto." Program features the three pre-collegiate concerto competition winners, each performing a movement of a concert with Odyssey Chamber Ensemble. After the intermission, enjoy Beethoven's Triple Concerto, with soloists Julie Rosenfeld, violin; Mark Rudoff, violoncello; and Ayako Tsuruta, piano; and Odyssey Chamber Ensemble. General Admission $25, Student $5. Doors open at 2:15pm.
Apr 11 (Sat) 7pm, Missouri Theatre: The 4th That's What She Said Columbia, hosted by Allie Teargarden. Admission: TBA.
Apr 13 (Mon) Deadline to submit recordings for the MMAMTA Scholarship Auditions. Dr. Melissa Simons, chair.
Apr 16 (Thu) 7pm, Missouri Theatre: Choral Union and Columbia Civic Orchestra present J. S. Bach's masterpiece, Mass in B Minor.
Apr 18 (Sat) 7pm, Missouri United Methodist Church: MUMC Concert Series presents Missouri Academy of Music; Kirk Trevor, director. Admission $20 / Free for students and children.
April 20 (Mon), tentative: Application Deadline to the 2nd Mizzou Piano Camp, June 28 - July 4, 2026 [dates to be confirmed in 2026]
Apr 30 (Thu) - May 2 (Sat) all day, MU School of Music: MSHAAA State Music Festival
May 2026
May 2 (Sat) 7pm Missouri Theatre: Missouri Symphony Pops Concert. MOSY’s 25/26 season finale will be a musical theatre extravaganza, featuring Broadway veterans recreating their storied roles in addition to everyone’s favorite tunes. Not to be missed are highlights from Wicked, Phantom of the Opera, Cats, and more — not only can you expect top New York voices, but we are also recreating the golden age of Broadway, realizing the glory of their original orchestrations only made possible with a full symphony orchestra on stage!
May 8 (Fri) 7pm First Baptist Church: Odyssey Chamber Music Series presents "Spicy Spring." Program includes the Akhmadullin Trio, Liebertango for 8 hands with Kim/Pavey/Miyamoto/Tsuruta, and Brazilian percussion ensemble. "Spicy" reception to follow the concert! General Admission $30, Student $10. Doors open at 6:15pm.
May 16 (Sat) 2pm, Whitmore Recital Hall at MU: The Tsuruta Piano Studio Spring Recital.
May 17 (Sun) 2pm First Baptist Church: Odyssey Chamber Music Series presents "Instrumental Petting Zoo," sponsored by the Higday Mozart Trust and the MU School of Music.
May 17 (Sun) 3pm First Baptist Church: Odyssey Chamber Music Series presents "Kids@Heart: Carnival of the Animals." Admission Free; tickets are not required. Doors open at 2:45pm.
May 18-21 (Mon-Thu): To be confirmed, Piano Guild auditions in Columbia
May 8 (Fri) 7pm First Baptist Church: Odyssey Chamber Music Series presents "Spicy Spring." Program includes the Akhmadullin Trio, Liebertango for 8 hands with Kim/Pavey/Miyamoto/Tsuruta, and Brazilian percussion ensemble. "Spicy" reception to follow the concert! General Admission $30, Student $10. Doors open at 6:15pm.
May 16 (Sat) 2pm, Whitmore Recital Hall at MU: The Tsuruta Piano Studio Spring Recital.
May 17 (Sun) 2pm First Baptist Church: Odyssey Chamber Music Series presents "Instrumental Petting Zoo," sponsored by the Higday Mozart Trust and the MU School of Music.
May 17 (Sun) 3pm First Baptist Church: Odyssey Chamber Music Series presents "Kids@Heart: Carnival of the Animals." Admission Free; tickets are not required. Doors open at 2:45pm.
May 18-21 (Mon-Thu): To be confirmed, Piano Guild auditions in Columbia
Looking Ahead: 2027+ dates
2027 Spring Break is March 27-April 4.
2027 Easter is March 28.
2027 April 2-6: MTNA National Conference in St. Louis
2027 April 3 & 4: The 12th Plowman Chamber Music Competition
2027 Easter is March 28.
2027 April 2-6: MTNA National Conference in St. Louis
2027 April 3 & 4: The 12th Plowman Chamber Music Competition
~ Past Events ~
July 2025
June 29 (Sun) - July 5 (Sat), the MU School of Music is hosting Mizzou Piano Camp, an overnight piano summer music camp for ages 13 and above; ages 10-12 may attend as day students. Applications to Boarding has closed May 1. To attend classes as a day student, contact Dr. Miyamoto at [email protected].
July 22 (Tue) - 26 (Sat): Mizzou International Composers Festival (MICF). All events are free and open to the community.
July 24 (Thu) 7:30pm, Missouri Theatre: Alarm Will Sound, Featuring music by Distinguished Guest Composers Judd Greenstein and Hilda Paredes. Program: Hilda Parades, Abalorios / John Orfe, The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere / Judd Greenstein, Compromise / Meredith Monk, Indra’s Net Instrumental Suite / John Orfe, Download Remix
July 25 (Fri) 7:30pm, Sheryl Crow Hall in SMC: Mizzou New Music, Featuring music by Greenstein and Paredes, with the Mizzou New Music Ensemble and MU faculty. Program: Judd Greenstein, At the end of a really great day / Hilda Paredes, Homenaje a Remedios Varo / Andrea Luque Káram, 19 de Septiembre, Ciudad de México, Carlos López Soria, bassoon / Cory Brodack, Dreams and The Dream Keeper, Alexandra Schoeny, soprano / Stefan Freund, Screams and Grooves, Leo Saguiguit, saxophone and Rachel AuBuchon, piano.
July 26 (Sat) 7:30pm, Missouri Theatre: Eight World Premieres: Alarm Will Sound presents the world premiere of eight new works by the 2025 MICF Resident Composers. Program: Seda Balci, Riffscape / Parker Callister, if it broke / Matt Smith, As Brightness Is To Time / Geli Li, The Smell of Sunshine / Daniel Reza Sabzghabaei, Residues III / Chris L. Thompson, Shadows Uplifted / Bobby Ge, You Are A Topological Donut / Amy Brandon, Incipit .
- June 30 (Mon) 7pm, Sheryl Crow Hall at SMC: Faculty Concert
- July 1 (Tue) 7pm, Sheryl Crow Hall at SMC: Staff & Counselors Concert
- July 5 (Sat) 1:30pm, Sheryl Crow Hall at CMS: The 2025 Mizzou Piano Camp Students' Concerts (Ensemble, Solo)
July 22 (Tue) - 26 (Sat): Mizzou International Composers Festival (MICF). All events are free and open to the community.
July 24 (Thu) 7:30pm, Missouri Theatre: Alarm Will Sound, Featuring music by Distinguished Guest Composers Judd Greenstein and Hilda Paredes. Program: Hilda Parades, Abalorios / John Orfe, The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere / Judd Greenstein, Compromise / Meredith Monk, Indra’s Net Instrumental Suite / John Orfe, Download Remix
July 25 (Fri) 7:30pm, Sheryl Crow Hall in SMC: Mizzou New Music, Featuring music by Greenstein and Paredes, with the Mizzou New Music Ensemble and MU faculty. Program: Judd Greenstein, At the end of a really great day / Hilda Paredes, Homenaje a Remedios Varo / Andrea Luque Káram, 19 de Septiembre, Ciudad de México, Carlos López Soria, bassoon / Cory Brodack, Dreams and The Dream Keeper, Alexandra Schoeny, soprano / Stefan Freund, Screams and Grooves, Leo Saguiguit, saxophone and Rachel AuBuchon, piano.
July 26 (Sat) 7:30pm, Missouri Theatre: Eight World Premieres: Alarm Will Sound presents the world premiere of eight new works by the 2025 MICF Resident Composers. Program: Seda Balci, Riffscape / Parker Callister, if it broke / Matt Smith, As Brightness Is To Time / Geli Li, The Smell of Sunshine / Daniel Reza Sabzghabaei, Residues III / Chris L. Thompson, Shadows Uplifted / Bobby Ge, You Are A Topological Donut / Amy Brandon, Incipit .
August 2025
Aug 21 (Thu)-23 (Sat), Thespian Hall in Boonville - Missouri River Festival of the Arts, Summer Concert Series curated by SLSO concertmaster, violinist David Halen. Historic Thespian Hall, 522 Main Street in Boonville.
- Thursday, August 21, 7:30pm: Musical Milestone . . . A Celebration of 50 years! Susie Yang and Erik Harris perform “Duet for Cello and Bass,” by Rossini. Pianist Mia Kim is the featured soloist in “Piano Quintet in A, (Trout) by Schubert.
- Friday, August 22, 7:30pm: A Touch of Brass . . . With Strings Attached. Susie Yang and Mia Kim perform “Pezzo Capriccioso in B minor,” by Tchaikovsky. Hannah Ji and Xiaoxiiao Qiang play “Concerto for Two Violins in D minor,” by Bach. The second half of the concert will showcase the Brass Section of the St. Louis Symphony, conducted by Principal Horn, Roger Kaza. This will be a superb selection of Baroque, Classical
and Contemporary music played by the finest brass musicians in the world.
- Saturday, August 23, 7:30pm: Music with the Masters . . . Beethoven, Brahms, and Slatkin. Maestro Leonard Slatkin will conduct “The Marriage of Figaro,” by Mozart; Concerto for Violin and Cello,” by Brahms, featuring David Halen and Megan Yip; and “Symphony No. 7 in A Major,” by Beethoven.
Aug 22 (Fri) The Miyamotos Home - CANCELLED.
Aug 23 (Sat), AM/early PM, MU's Sinquefield Music Center, 3rd Floor (SMC 383 & 385): MMAMTA Fall Workshop presents composer/pianist Jason Sifford in 3 topics, with pot-luck lunch.
Potluck drop-off: North side of the building — we will assist with elevator access as needed.
Pot-luck sign-up HERE.
***Schedule***
8:45 AM – Potluck drop-off & coffee (SMC 383)
9:00–10:30 AM – Eyes, Ears, Arms, and Heart: Teaching the Whole Student
10:45–12:00 PM – Pedagogical Repertoire: Choosing, Leveling, and Writing It!
12:00–1:30 PM – Potluck Lunch (SMC 383)
1:30–2:45 PM – The Piano as Playground: Bringing Play to the Keyboard
2:45–3:00 PM – Wrap-up & Clean-up
- Thursday, August 21, 7:30pm: Musical Milestone . . . A Celebration of 50 years! Susie Yang and Erik Harris perform “Duet for Cello and Bass,” by Rossini. Pianist Mia Kim is the featured soloist in “Piano Quintet in A, (Trout) by Schubert.
- Friday, August 22, 7:30pm: A Touch of Brass . . . With Strings Attached. Susie Yang and Mia Kim perform “Pezzo Capriccioso in B minor,” by Tchaikovsky. Hannah Ji and Xiaoxiiao Qiang play “Concerto for Two Violins in D minor,” by Bach. The second half of the concert will showcase the Brass Section of the St. Louis Symphony, conducted by Principal Horn, Roger Kaza. This will be a superb selection of Baroque, Classical
and Contemporary music played by the finest brass musicians in the world.
- Saturday, August 23, 7:30pm: Music with the Masters . . . Beethoven, Brahms, and Slatkin. Maestro Leonard Slatkin will conduct “The Marriage of Figaro,” by Mozart; Concerto for Violin and Cello,” by Brahms, featuring David Halen and Megan Yip; and “Symphony No. 7 in A Major,” by Beethoven.
Aug 22 (Fri) The Miyamotos Home - CANCELLED.
Aug 23 (Sat), AM/early PM, MU's Sinquefield Music Center, 3rd Floor (SMC 383 & 385): MMAMTA Fall Workshop presents composer/pianist Jason Sifford in 3 topics, with pot-luck lunch.
Potluck drop-off: North side of the building — we will assist with elevator access as needed.
Pot-luck sign-up HERE.
***Schedule***
8:45 AM – Potluck drop-off & coffee (SMC 383)
9:00–10:30 AM – Eyes, Ears, Arms, and Heart: Teaching the Whole Student
10:45–12:00 PM – Pedagogical Repertoire: Choosing, Leveling, and Writing It!
12:00–1:30 PM – Potluck Lunch (SMC 383)
1:30–2:45 PM – The Piano as Playground: Bringing Play to the Keyboard
2:45–3:00 PM – Wrap-up & Clean-up
September 2025
Sept 7 (Sun) Application Deadline (extended from 9/3 Wed) for MMTA District Auditions. Chair: Dr. Helena Hyesoo Kim. NEW: TenutoWEb system for MMTA: momta.tenutoweb.com/
Sept 14 (Sun) 2pm, Missouri Theatre: Missouri Symphony with Peter Miyamoto, piano, in Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 37 (1800). In Beethoven’s challenging life, he battled with deafness, depression, and many illnesses. Two important retreats shaped his life. After his 1802 retreat to Heiligenstadt, where he contemplated suicide, Beethoven emerged more determined than ever, and premiered his second symphony and third piano concerto. His 1812 escape to Bohemia allowed him to, again, regain his strength, and this time, returned triumphantly with his seventh and eighth symphonies, premiered under a suitable mood of victory over Napoleon. Come experience the triumphant spirit of Beethoven’s impassioned Piano Concerto No. 3 and the exuberant Symphony No. 7 in MOSY’s 25/26 season opening concert!
Sept 15 (Mon) 7:30pm, MU Sinquefield Music Center: Faculty recital with Dan Willett, oboe and Natalia Bolshakova, piano. Admission $5 / Free for MU community.
Sept 17-20: CAAM Prometheus Fall Tour: Hops and Harmonies (Sept 18 - 6-7:30pm, Canterbury Hill Winery in Holts Summit, $40/$10 student | Sept 19 - 7-9 PM, Gunther Hans Biergarten, $30 | Sept 20 - 7pm, Hugh Stephens Penthouse at Stephens College, $40/$15 student)
Sept 20 (Sat) All day, the MU School of Music: MMTA District Auditions. Dr. Helena Hyesoo Kim, chair.
Sept 22 (Mon) 2025 Piano Showcase Auditions Deadline: https://themosy.org/piano-showcase
Sept 28 (Sun) 3pm, Missouri Theatre: University Symphony Orchestra concert. $5 Admission / Free for MU Community. More information: calendar.missouri.edu/event/university-symphony-orchestra
Sept 14 (Sun) 2pm, Missouri Theatre: Missouri Symphony with Peter Miyamoto, piano, in Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 37 (1800). In Beethoven’s challenging life, he battled with deafness, depression, and many illnesses. Two important retreats shaped his life. After his 1802 retreat to Heiligenstadt, where he contemplated suicide, Beethoven emerged more determined than ever, and premiered his second symphony and third piano concerto. His 1812 escape to Bohemia allowed him to, again, regain his strength, and this time, returned triumphantly with his seventh and eighth symphonies, premiered under a suitable mood of victory over Napoleon. Come experience the triumphant spirit of Beethoven’s impassioned Piano Concerto No. 3 and the exuberant Symphony No. 7 in MOSY’s 25/26 season opening concert!
Sept 15 (Mon) 7:30pm, MU Sinquefield Music Center: Faculty recital with Dan Willett, oboe and Natalia Bolshakova, piano. Admission $5 / Free for MU community.
Sept 17-20: CAAM Prometheus Fall Tour: Hops and Harmonies (Sept 18 - 6-7:30pm, Canterbury Hill Winery in Holts Summit, $40/$10 student | Sept 19 - 7-9 PM, Gunther Hans Biergarten, $30 | Sept 20 - 7pm, Hugh Stephens Penthouse at Stephens College, $40/$15 student)
Sept 20 (Sat) All day, the MU School of Music: MMTA District Auditions. Dr. Helena Hyesoo Kim, chair.
Sept 22 (Mon) 2025 Piano Showcase Auditions Deadline: https://themosy.org/piano-showcase
Sept 28 (Sun) 3pm, Missouri Theatre: University Symphony Orchestra concert. $5 Admission / Free for MU Community. More information: calendar.missouri.edu/event/university-symphony-orchestra
October 2025
Oct 3 (Fri) 7pm, First Baptist Church: Odyssey Chamber Music Series presents "Firebird." Program includes: Beethoven's Violin Sonata No. 10 in G Major, Op. 96 with Amy Appold, violin, and Natalia Bolshakova, piano; Mahler's heartbreaking Kindertotenlieder, with Tara Curtis, mezzo-soprano, and Peter Miyamoto, piano; Stravinsky's epic Firebird, arranged for two pianos, with pianists Peter Miyamoto and Ayako Tsuruta. General Admission $25, Student $5. Doors open at 6:30pm.
Oct 4 (Sat) 9am-5pm: MU Whitmore Recital Hall (WRH): The 2025 Piano Showcase Auditions
Oct 5 (Sun) 3-5pm: Odyssey presents "Oktoberfest," a musical party with a special concert, costume contest, silent auction, and games, at a private home. General Admission $40 at the door ($35 before), Children $10. https://www.odysseymissouri.org/store/p45/OCT_5%3A_OKTOBERFEST_-_A_Fundraiser_Concert.html
Oct 5 (Sun) 11:59pm Mizzou Piano Day Registration Deadline: All high school pianists are invited at no cost! Write to Dr. Peter Miyamoto at [email protected] to receive a registration web link.
Oct 6 (Mon) Application Deadline: Truman Piano Festival and Competition. Eligibility has been expanded to ages 14-28. This year's festival and competition will take place October 31-November 2, 2025 in Kirksville, MO. Opportunities include performance and professional recording in the Winners' Recital, masterclass with Guest Artist Dr. Peter Klimo (Fresno State University), and Prof. Elizabeth Crecca will be offering lessons. Separate competition divisions according to year in school may be offered. As in past years, we will be awarding scholarships to high school seniors, transfer students, and other rising university freshmen. The First Prize winner will receive a full-ride scholarship to Truman State University, and the Second Prize winner will receive $8000 total in music scholarship. There is no fee for applying to or participating in the festival. Applications are now open, and students interested in the scholarship prizes should apply by October 6 (all other students may apply by October 15): https://www.truman.edu/majors-programs/majors-minors/music-major/piano-festival/#details-0-0
Oct 11 (Sat), 7:30pm MU Whitmore Recital Hall (WRH): MU Faculty Concert: Dr. Peter Miyamoto in Solo Piano Recital. Program includes Beethoven's "Moonlight" Sonata, Debussy's "Estampes," and Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto with orchestral accompaniment. MU Community is free with I.D.; Tickets are $5 payable online only (no cash or check): https://secure.touchnet.net/C20067_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=6434&SINGLESTORE=true
Oct 12 (Sun) 12:30pm-7pm: Mizzou Piano Day. All high school pianists are invited at no cost! Write to Dr. Peter Miyamoto at [email protected] to receive a registration web link.
Oct 17 (Fri) 6pm, Lenoir Woods: The MOSY presents the 2025 Piano Showcase Exhibition Concert
Oct 17 (Fri) 7pm, First Baptist Church: Odyssey Chamber Music Series. Program includes Mozart Duo for Violin and Viola, Saint-Saens Supete for Trumpet, Piano and Strings, and Dvorak's Serenade for Strings. Performers include MMAMTA members Iskander Akhmadullin, trumpet; Natalia Bolshakova, piano; Julie Rosenfeld and Siri Geenen, violin; Leslier Perna, viola; and more. General Admission $25, Student $5. Doors open at 6:30pm.
Oct 23 (Thu), Video Application Deadline: The 2025 Sejong Music Competition for Piano and Violin, in 3 levels (Senior, Grades 9-12 / Junior, Grades 6-8 / Elementary, Up to Grade 5). One required piece (music allowed), and One choice piece (piano) or One fast movement from any concerto (violin). For information: https://www.sejongculturalsociety.org/music/current/rules.php
Oct 25 (Sat) 4pm, Missouri Theatre: The 2025 Piano Showcase Recitals, General Admission / Free for students under 18; doors open to the public at 3:30pm.
Oct 31-Nov 2 (Fri-Sun), Truman State University in Kirksville: TSU will be holding the Truman Piano Festival and Competition this fall. Eligibility has been expanded to ages 14-28. This year's festival and competition will take place October 31-November 2, 2025 in Kirksville, MO. Opportunities include performance and professional recording in the Winners' Recital, masterclass with Guest Artist Dr. Peter Klimo (Fresno State University), and I will be offering lessons. Separate competition divisions according to year in school may be offered. As in past years, we will be awarding scholarships to high school seniors, transfer students, and other rising university freshmen. The First Prize winner will receive a full-ride scholarship to Truman State University, and the Second Prize winner will receive $8000 total in music scholarship. There is no fee for applying to or participating in the festival. Applications are now open, and students interested in the scholarship prizes should apply by October 6 (all other students may apply by October 15): https://www.truman.edu/majors-programs/majors-minors/music-major/piano-festival/#details-0-0
Oct 4 (Sat) 9am-5pm: MU Whitmore Recital Hall (WRH): The 2025 Piano Showcase Auditions
Oct 5 (Sun) 3-5pm: Odyssey presents "Oktoberfest," a musical party with a special concert, costume contest, silent auction, and games, at a private home. General Admission $40 at the door ($35 before), Children $10. https://www.odysseymissouri.org/store/p45/OCT_5%3A_OKTOBERFEST_-_A_Fundraiser_Concert.html
Oct 5 (Sun) 11:59pm Mizzou Piano Day Registration Deadline: All high school pianists are invited at no cost! Write to Dr. Peter Miyamoto at [email protected] to receive a registration web link.
Oct 6 (Mon) Application Deadline: Truman Piano Festival and Competition. Eligibility has been expanded to ages 14-28. This year's festival and competition will take place October 31-November 2, 2025 in Kirksville, MO. Opportunities include performance and professional recording in the Winners' Recital, masterclass with Guest Artist Dr. Peter Klimo (Fresno State University), and Prof. Elizabeth Crecca will be offering lessons. Separate competition divisions according to year in school may be offered. As in past years, we will be awarding scholarships to high school seniors, transfer students, and other rising university freshmen. The First Prize winner will receive a full-ride scholarship to Truman State University, and the Second Prize winner will receive $8000 total in music scholarship. There is no fee for applying to or participating in the festival. Applications are now open, and students interested in the scholarship prizes should apply by October 6 (all other students may apply by October 15): https://www.truman.edu/majors-programs/majors-minors/music-major/piano-festival/#details-0-0
Oct 11 (Sat), 7:30pm MU Whitmore Recital Hall (WRH): MU Faculty Concert: Dr. Peter Miyamoto in Solo Piano Recital. Program includes Beethoven's "Moonlight" Sonata, Debussy's "Estampes," and Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto with orchestral accompaniment. MU Community is free with I.D.; Tickets are $5 payable online only (no cash or check): https://secure.touchnet.net/C20067_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=6434&SINGLESTORE=true
Oct 12 (Sun) 12:30pm-7pm: Mizzou Piano Day. All high school pianists are invited at no cost! Write to Dr. Peter Miyamoto at [email protected] to receive a registration web link.
Oct 17 (Fri) 6pm, Lenoir Woods: The MOSY presents the 2025 Piano Showcase Exhibition Concert
Oct 17 (Fri) 7pm, First Baptist Church: Odyssey Chamber Music Series. Program includes Mozart Duo for Violin and Viola, Saint-Saens Supete for Trumpet, Piano and Strings, and Dvorak's Serenade for Strings. Performers include MMAMTA members Iskander Akhmadullin, trumpet; Natalia Bolshakova, piano; Julie Rosenfeld and Siri Geenen, violin; Leslier Perna, viola; and more. General Admission $25, Student $5. Doors open at 6:30pm.
Oct 23 (Thu), Video Application Deadline: The 2025 Sejong Music Competition for Piano and Violin, in 3 levels (Senior, Grades 9-12 / Junior, Grades 6-8 / Elementary, Up to Grade 5). One required piece (music allowed), and One choice piece (piano) or One fast movement from any concerto (violin). For information: https://www.sejongculturalsociety.org/music/current/rules.php
Oct 25 (Sat) 4pm, Missouri Theatre: The 2025 Piano Showcase Recitals, General Admission / Free for students under 18; doors open to the public at 3:30pm.
Oct 31-Nov 2 (Fri-Sun), Truman State University in Kirksville: TSU will be holding the Truman Piano Festival and Competition this fall. Eligibility has been expanded to ages 14-28. This year's festival and competition will take place October 31-November 2, 2025 in Kirksville, MO. Opportunities include performance and professional recording in the Winners' Recital, masterclass with Guest Artist Dr. Peter Klimo (Fresno State University), and I will be offering lessons. Separate competition divisions according to year in school may be offered. As in past years, we will be awarding scholarships to high school seniors, transfer students, and other rising university freshmen. The First Prize winner will receive a full-ride scholarship to Truman State University, and the Second Prize winner will receive $8000 total in music scholarship. There is no fee for applying to or participating in the festival. Applications are now open, and students interested in the scholarship prizes should apply by October 6 (all other students may apply by October 15): https://www.truman.edu/majors-programs/majors-minors/music-major/piano-festival/#details-0-0