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MMAMTA Calendar
2026-2027 Dates & Events
June & July 2026
6/21 (Sun) - 7/11 (Sat): MOSY presents the Firefly Music Festival:
June 28 (Sun) - July 11 (Sat): Mizzou Piano Camp. *NEW* A 2-week option! The MU School of Music hosts the 2nd Mizzou Piano Camp, an overnight piano summer music camp for ages 13 and above; exceptional ages 10-12 may be considered to attend as day students. Applications to Boarding closes Apr 15. To attend classes as a day student, contact Dr. Miyamoto at [email protected].
July 20 (Mon) - 25 (Sat): Mizzou International Composers Festival (MICF). All events are free and open to the community.
The Mizzou International Composers Festival—taking place each July in Columbia, Missouri—features public concerts, presentations, workshops, and more. Featuring ensemble-in-residence Alarm Will Sound as well as two distinguished guest composers, the festival selects eight resident composers each year through an application process to compose new works that will be premiered by Alarm Will Sound at the festival. During the week, resident composers will rehearse closely with the ensemble, give public presentations on their work, and receive private lessons with the guest composers.
*All concerts are FREE and open to the public. Registration is recommended for reserving a seat.
July 21 (Tue) 7:30pm, Sinquefield Music Center (SMC) 130: Lectures by Distinguished Guest Composers, Jlin and Karola Obermüller
July 22 (Wed) 7:30pm, Sheryl Crow Concert Hall (SMC 132): Yarn/Wire concert, featuring two world premieres by Selim Göncü and Dominick DeStefano
July 23 (Thu) 7:30pm, Historic Missouri Theatre: Alarm Will Sound concert, featuring music by Jlin and Karola Obermüller and other contemporary works
July 24 (Fri) 7:30pm, Sheryl Crow Concert Hall (SMC 132): Mizzou New Music Ensemble and Mizzou Percussion together in concert, featuring music by Jlin and Karola Obermüller and other contemporary works. Followed immediately by an afterparty headlined by RP Boo in SMC 130, co-sponsored by Missouri's Dismal Niche
July 25 (Sat) 7:30pm, Historic Missouri Theatre: Alarm Will Sound concert Eight World Premieres, featuring the music of our Eight Resident Composers
- 6/21 (Sun), 2pm, Missouri Theatre: MWI: “Epic Horizons: Rósza & Sibelius”
- 6/24 (Wed), 7pm, Sheryl Crow Hall (SMC): Chamber Concert #1, "Spark"
- 6/27 (Sat), 7pm, Missouri Theatre: MWII: “Fiery Legacies: Mozart’s 40th & Beethoven’s 5th”
- 7/1 (Wed), 7pm, Sheryl Crow Hall (SMC), Chamber Concert #2, "Lumen"
- 7/4 (Sat), 11am, Missouri Theatre: "American Rhapsody" - A Fourth of July Celebration in Sound
- 7/8 (Wed), 7pm, Sheryl Crow Hall (SMC): Chamber Concert #3, 'Ember"
- 7/11 (Sat), 2pm, Missouri Theatre: MWIII: “Romantic Echoes: Rachmaninoff 2”
June 28 (Sun) - July 11 (Sat): Mizzou Piano Camp. *NEW* A 2-week option! The MU School of Music hosts the 2nd Mizzou Piano Camp, an overnight piano summer music camp for ages 13 and above; exceptional ages 10-12 may be considered to attend as day students. Applications to Boarding closes Apr 15. To attend classes as a day student, contact Dr. Miyamoto at [email protected].
July 20 (Mon) - 25 (Sat): Mizzou International Composers Festival (MICF). All events are free and open to the community.
The Mizzou International Composers Festival—taking place each July in Columbia, Missouri—features public concerts, presentations, workshops, and more. Featuring ensemble-in-residence Alarm Will Sound as well as two distinguished guest composers, the festival selects eight resident composers each year through an application process to compose new works that will be premiered by Alarm Will Sound at the festival. During the week, resident composers will rehearse closely with the ensemble, give public presentations on their work, and receive private lessons with the guest composers.
*All concerts are FREE and open to the public. Registration is recommended for reserving a seat.
July 21 (Tue) 7:30pm, Sinquefield Music Center (SMC) 130: Lectures by Distinguished Guest Composers, Jlin and Karola Obermüller
July 22 (Wed) 7:30pm, Sheryl Crow Concert Hall (SMC 132): Yarn/Wire concert, featuring two world premieres by Selim Göncü and Dominick DeStefano
July 23 (Thu) 7:30pm, Historic Missouri Theatre: Alarm Will Sound concert, featuring music by Jlin and Karola Obermüller and other contemporary works
July 24 (Fri) 7:30pm, Sheryl Crow Concert Hall (SMC 132): Mizzou New Music Ensemble and Mizzou Percussion together in concert, featuring music by Jlin and Karola Obermüller and other contemporary works. Followed immediately by an afterparty headlined by RP Boo in SMC 130, co-sponsored by Missouri's Dismal Niche
July 25 (Sat) 7:30pm, Historic Missouri Theatre: Alarm Will Sound concert Eight World Premieres, featuring the music of our Eight Resident Composers
August 2026
Aug 27 (Thu) - 29 (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. Tickets go on sale on July 6: https://friendsofhistoricboonvillemo.org/missouri-river-festival-of-the-arts/
Aug 29 (Sat), AM/early PM, MU's Sinquefield Music Center, 3rd Floor (SMC 383 & 385): MMAMTA Fall Workshop presents Sara Ernst in 3 topics, with pot-luck lunch. Potluck drop-off: North side of the building — we will assist with elevator access as needed.
Aug 29 (Sat), AM/early PM, MU's Sinquefield Music Center, 3rd Floor (SMC 383 & 385): MMAMTA Fall Workshop presents Sara Ernst in 3 topics, with pot-luck lunch. Potluck drop-off: North side of the building — we will assist with elevator access as needed.
September 2026
Sept 1 (Tue) Application Deadline for MMTA District Auditions. Chair: Dr. Helena Hyesoo Kim. NEW: TenutoWEb system for MMTA: momta.tenutoweb.com/
Sept 12 (Sat) 2pm, Fairview United Methodist Church: MMAMTA Preparatory Recital. Judith Shaw, chair.
Sept 13 (Sun) 3pm, MU Sinquefield Music Center: MU Faculty Concert honoring the Donors.
Sept 19 (Sat) All day, the MU School of Music: MMTA District Auditions. Dr. Helena Hyesoo Kim, chair.
Sept 21 (Mon) 2025 Piano Showcase Auditions Deadline: https://themosy.org/piano-showcase
Sept 12 (Sat) 2pm, Fairview United Methodist Church: MMAMTA Preparatory Recital. Judith Shaw, chair.
Sept 13 (Sun) 3pm, MU Sinquefield Music Center: MU Faculty Concert honoring the Donors.
Sept 19 (Sat) All day, the MU School of Music: MMTA District Auditions. Dr. Helena Hyesoo Kim, chair.
Sept 21 (Mon) 2025 Piano Showcase Auditions Deadline: https://themosy.org/piano-showcase
October 2026
Oct 3 (Sat) 10am-4pm, Broadway Christian Church: MOSY presents the Piano Showcase auditions
Oct 4 (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 5 (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 30-November 1, 2026 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 5 (all other students may apply by October 14).
Oct 10 (Sat), 7pm MU Whitmore Recital Hall (WRH): The MU School of Music Keyboard Area presents Fortepiano Concert.
Oct 11 (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 16 (Fri) 6pm, Lenoir Woods: MOSY presents Piano Showcase Exhibition
Oct 16 (Fri) 7pm, FBC: Odyssey Chamber Music Series presents Fall Concert, program TBA. General Admission $25, Student $5. Doors open at 6:30pm.
Oct 17 (Sat) 7pm, FBC: Columbia Civic Orchestra
Oct 24 (Sat) 4pm, Missouri Theatre: The Piano Showcase Concert (MOSY)
Oct 24 (Sat) 7pm, Missouri United Methodist Church (MUMC): Prometheus in MUMC Concert Series
Oct 31 (Sat) Matinee, Missouri Theatre: MOSY presents Family Concert - Halloween
Oct 31 [Sat] 9am-5pm: TBA, MU - MMTA Honors Recital, Dr. Peter Miyamoto, chair.
Oct 4 (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 5 (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 30-November 1, 2026 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 5 (all other students may apply by October 14).
Oct 10 (Sat), 7pm MU Whitmore Recital Hall (WRH): The MU School of Music Keyboard Area presents Fortepiano Concert.
Oct 11 (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 16 (Fri) 6pm, Lenoir Woods: MOSY presents Piano Showcase Exhibition
Oct 16 (Fri) 7pm, FBC: Odyssey Chamber Music Series presents Fall Concert, program TBA. General Admission $25, Student $5. Doors open at 6:30pm.
Oct 17 (Sat) 7pm, FBC: Columbia Civic Orchestra
Oct 24 (Sat) 4pm, Missouri Theatre: The Piano Showcase Concert (MOSY)
Oct 24 (Sat) 7pm, Missouri United Methodist Church (MUMC): Prometheus in MUMC Concert Series
Oct 31 (Sat) Matinee, Missouri Theatre: MOSY presents Family Concert - Halloween
Oct 31 [Sat] 9am-5pm: TBA, MU - MMTA Honors Recital, Dr. Peter Miyamoto, chair.
November 2025
Nov 1 [Sat]: Deadline - MMAMTA Evaluative Auditions Application. Chairs: Peter Miyamoto (Columbia), Jan Houser (Jefferson City)
Nov 5-8 (Thu-Sun): University of Missouri in St. Louis (UMSL) - Missouri Music Teachers Association (MMTA) State auditions and conference
Nov 13 (Fri) CAAM presents Columbia Chorale Concert: American Tapestry: Voices of the American Landscape (2 performances - one in Columbia, one in Jefferson City or Fulton)
Nov 14 (Sat) 4-7pm, TBA: Odyssey TBA.
Nov 14 (Sat) CAAM presents Columbia Chorale Concert: American Tapestry: Voices of the American Landscape (2 performances- one in Columbia, one in Jefferson City or Fulton)
Nov 15 (Sun) 5pm CAAM presents Columbia Youth Choir Concert - Front Porch Stories: An Evening of Bluegrass.
Nov 19 (Thu) AM, Missouri Theatre: MOSY presents Young People’s Concert (morning, no conflict with choral union/ as of 10/23)
Nov 19 (Thu) 7pm, Jesse Hall at MU: Choral Union
Nov 22 [Sat]: MMAMTA Evaluative Auditions, in Columbia and in Jefferson City. Chairs: Peter Miyamoto (Columbia), Jan Houser (Jefferson City)
Nov 25-29 (Wed-Sun): Thanksgiving Break
Nov 5-8 (Thu-Sun): University of Missouri in St. Louis (UMSL) - Missouri Music Teachers Association (MMTA) State auditions and conference
Nov 13 (Fri) CAAM presents Columbia Chorale Concert: American Tapestry: Voices of the American Landscape (2 performances - one in Columbia, one in Jefferson City or Fulton)
Nov 14 (Sat) 4-7pm, TBA: Odyssey TBA.
Nov 14 (Sat) CAAM presents Columbia Chorale Concert: American Tapestry: Voices of the American Landscape (2 performances- one in Columbia, one in Jefferson City or Fulton)
Nov 15 (Sun) 5pm CAAM presents Columbia Youth Choir Concert - Front Porch Stories: An Evening of Bluegrass.
Nov 19 (Thu) AM, Missouri Theatre: MOSY presents Young People’s Concert (morning, no conflict with choral union/ as of 10/23)
Nov 19 (Thu) 7pm, Jesse Hall at MU: Choral Union
Nov 22 [Sat]: MMAMTA Evaluative Auditions, in Columbia and in Jefferson City. Chairs: Peter Miyamoto (Columbia), Jan Houser (Jefferson City)
Nov 25-29 (Wed-Sun): Thanksgiving Break
December 2026
Dec 4 (Fri) 6-8pm, downtown: Living Windows / First Friday in the North Village Arts District
Dec 5 (Sat) 3pm, First Presbyterian Church: Columbia Civic Orchestra.
Dec 5 (Sat) 7pm, Missouri United Methodist Church: MUMC Concert Series presents Holiday Brass. Admission $20; Free for students and children.
Dec 10 (Thu) 7pm, Jesse Hall: University Concert Series presents Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
Dec 11 (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 11 (Fri) 7pm, FBC: Odyssey Chamber Music Series presents Candlelight Holiday. General Admission $25, Student $5. Doors open at 6:15pm.
Dec 12 (Sat) 2pm, Whitmore Recital Hall at MU: Tsuruta Winter Studio Piano Recital.
Dec 13 (Sun) Matinee, Missouri Theatre: MOSY presents Pops: Holiday - Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker
Dec 18 - Jan 19: University of Missouri Winter Break
Dec 19 (Sat) 7pm, United Methodist Church: MUMC Concert Series presents Christmas Concert. Admission $20, Free for students and children.
Dec 5 (Sat) 3pm, First Presbyterian Church: Columbia Civic Orchestra.
Dec 5 (Sat) 7pm, Missouri United Methodist Church: MUMC Concert Series presents Holiday Brass. Admission $20; Free for students and children.
Dec 10 (Thu) 7pm, Jesse Hall: University Concert Series presents Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
Dec 11 (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 11 (Fri) 7pm, FBC: Odyssey Chamber Music Series presents Candlelight Holiday. General Admission $25, Student $5. Doors open at 6:15pm.
Dec 12 (Sat) 2pm, Whitmore Recital Hall at MU: Tsuruta Winter Studio Piano Recital.
Dec 13 (Sun) Matinee, Missouri Theatre: MOSY presents Pops: Holiday - Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker
Dec 18 - Jan 19: University of Missouri Winter Break
Dec 19 (Sat) 7pm, United Methodist Church: MUMC Concert Series presents Christmas Concert. Admission $20, Free for students and children.
January 2027
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17 (Sun) Missouri Federated Music Clubs Junior Festival (Gold Cup) Application Due, Vivace online.
20 (Wed) is MFMC paperwork deadline. Contact Janelle Lutz at [email protected].
24 (Sun) 2pm, Fairview United Methodist Church: MMAMTA Semi-annual Winter Meeting will take place 3pm. Please let Helena know what you would like to perform by the beginning of the year. [email protected]
20 (Wed) is MFMC paperwork deadline. Contact Janelle Lutz at [email protected].
24 (Sun) 2pm, Fairview United Methodist Church: MMAMTA Semi-annual Winter Meeting will take place 3pm. Please let Helena know what you would like to perform by the beginning of the year. [email protected]
Looking Ahead: 2027+ dates
2027 Spring Break is March 27-April 4.
2027 Easter is March 28.
2027 April 1 (Thu) 7pm, TBA in Columbia: Solo Recital by Ilya Itin, piano. General Admission, $ TBA. The 12th Plowman Chamber Music Competition & Festival.
2027 April 2-6: MTNA National Conference in St. Louis
2027 April 2 (Fri) 7pm, First Baptist Church: Recital by Ole Akahoshi, cello, and Peter Miyamoto, piano. General Admission, $ TBA. The 12th Plowman Chamber Music Competition & Festival.
2027 April 3 (Sat) 9:30-5pm, Sheryl Crow Hall, Sinquefield Music Center of the MU School of Music: The 12th Plowman Chamber Music Competition: The Semi-Finals
2027 April 4 (Sun) 1:30pm, Missouri Theatre: The 12th Plowman Chamber Music Competition: The Finals & Awards Ceremony
2027 Easter is March 28.
2027 April 1 (Thu) 7pm, TBA in Columbia: Solo Recital by Ilya Itin, piano. General Admission, $ TBA. The 12th Plowman Chamber Music Competition & Festival.
2027 April 2-6: MTNA National Conference in St. Louis
2027 April 2 (Fri) 7pm, First Baptist Church: Recital by Ole Akahoshi, cello, and Peter Miyamoto, piano. General Admission, $ TBA. The 12th Plowman Chamber Music Competition & Festival.
2027 April 3 (Sat) 9:30-5pm, Sheryl Crow Hall, Sinquefield Music Center of the MU School of Music: The 12th Plowman Chamber Music Competition: The Semi-Finals
2027 April 4 (Sun) 1:30pm, Missouri Theatre: The 12th Plowman Chamber Music Competition: The Finals & Awards Ceremony
~ Past Events ~
February 2026
1 (Sun) 7pm, Sheryl Crow Hall, SMC, the MU School of Music: *RESCHEDULED FROM 1/25* The 12th MMAMTA Teachers Recital / Winter Meeting. Theme: “A piece you love to teach, share, or play.” Is there a certain piece you love to give to your students? Maybe you learned it when you were their age? Is there music you always share with your colleagues as a "must-have" for their collection? Do you have a piece that you have been wanting to play for us for a long time?? This is the time to polish it up and bring in for our enjoyment! It's the one time in the year we get to meet in a relaxed setting to motivate and support each other. Whether you want to perform, listen, or just reconnect, we’d love to have you there. Chair: Dr. Helena Hyesoo Kim, [email protected]
Feb 2 (Mon) 7:30pm, SMC: UMKC professor Dr. Leigh Munoz in Bassoon Recital, featuring Missouri composers. Admission $5, free for MU community with I.D.
Feb 10 (Tue) 7pm, Mitchell Auditorium, Lincoln University in Jefferson City: Jefferson City Symphony Orchestra presents "Silent Woods, Distant Land." Program includes soloist Shannon Merciel, violoncello. Tickets are for sale at https://www.purplepass.com/organizer/75617 General admission $15 / Student admission $ 5 or free with student I.D.
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. Tickets are available at: https://www.comotickets.com/events/unstaged-and-unveiled-2-13-2026
Feb: MMAMTA Musicathon in Columbia will be conducted by individual studios.
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 27 (Fri) 7pm, Whitmore Recital Hall, the MU School of Music: Faculty Piano Recital by Dr. Helena Hyesoo Kim. Program includes All 4 Ballades by Chopin. Online Admission $5, Free to MU Community with I.D. https://secure.touchnet.net/C20067_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=6840&SINGLESTORE=true
Feb 28 (Sat) 2-4pm, MU: The MU School of Music Piano Area Recital, featuring Women Composers. Free admission.
Feb 2 (Mon) 7:30pm, SMC: UMKC professor Dr. Leigh Munoz in Bassoon Recital, featuring Missouri composers. Admission $5, free for MU community with I.D.
Feb 10 (Tue) 7pm, Mitchell Auditorium, Lincoln University in Jefferson City: Jefferson City Symphony Orchestra presents "Silent Woods, Distant Land." Program includes soloist Shannon Merciel, violoncello. Tickets are for sale at https://www.purplepass.com/organizer/75617 General admission $15 / Student admission $ 5 or free with student I.D.
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. Tickets are available at: https://www.comotickets.com/events/unstaged-and-unveiled-2-13-2026
Feb: MMAMTA Musicathon in Columbia will be conducted by individual studios.
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 27 (Fri) 7pm, Whitmore Recital Hall, the MU School of Music: Faculty Piano Recital by Dr. Helena Hyesoo Kim. Program includes All 4 Ballades by Chopin. Online Admission $5, Free to MU Community with I.D. https://secure.touchnet.net/C20067_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=6840&SINGLESTORE=true
Feb 28 (Sat) 2-4pm, MU: The MU School of Music Piano Area Recital, featuring Women Composers. Free admission.
March 2026
Mar 1 (Sun) 3pm, Whitmore Recital Hall: MU School of Music Faculty Recital, featuring Valerie Malvinni, viola, and Peter Miyamoto, piano. Works by Rebecca Clark, Paul Hindemith, Robert Schumann. Admission $5, Free to MU Community with I.D.
Mar 1 (Sun) 5pm, Application Deadline for the 9th MMAMTA/Odyssey Pre-Collegiate Concerto Competition. See PDF application form, at: https://www.odysseymissouri.org/concerto-competition.html .
Mar 6 (Fri) pm, First Christian Church (FCC): Federation: Piano Solo Auditions
Mar 6 (Fri) 7pm First Baptist Church: Odyssey Chamber Music Series presents "Members of the Vinola Trio," 2025 Plowman Competition Grand Prize Winner. Program of Beethoven Sonata No. 7, Schumann Three Romances, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor's Ballade, Brahms Sonata No. 3 and Ravel's Tzigane, featuring Laurel Gagnon, violin, and Ruoyang Xiang, piano. General Admission $25, Student $5. Doors open at 6:30pm.
Mar 7 (Sat) all day, MU: Federation : Piano Solo Auditions.
Mar 8 (Sun) all afternoon SMC, MU: Federation: Strings Concerto.
Mar 8 (Sun) 3pm Whitmore Recital Hall, MU [note change of venue]: 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. Free. Information: cco.missouri.org/
Mar 15 (Sun) 1pm+: Whitmore Recital Hall, MU: 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. A program expertly compiled by Odyssey Performance Fellows, you can expect unexpected musical treats at M-Odyssey concert. "Dualities: Perspectives in Sound" is a concert of contrasts curated by pianist Ryan Kee and percussionist Daniel Noonan featuring works by Cerrone, Mazzolli, Britten, Turina, Piazzolla, and Mel Bonis. Join Ryan and Daniel on Friday, March 20th, 7pm, at First Baptist Church in downtown Columbia for a musical exploration of complex emotions and unique perspectives.. Admission $25, Student $5. Doors open at 6:30pm.
Mar 21-25 (Sat-Wed) Chicago - 2026 MTNA National Conference
Mar 1 (Sun) 5pm, Application Deadline for the 9th MMAMTA/Odyssey Pre-Collegiate Concerto Competition. See PDF application form, at: https://www.odysseymissouri.org/concerto-competition.html .
Mar 6 (Fri) pm, First Christian Church (FCC): Federation: Piano Solo Auditions
Mar 6 (Fri) 7pm First Baptist Church: Odyssey Chamber Music Series presents "Members of the Vinola Trio," 2025 Plowman Competition Grand Prize Winner. Program of Beethoven Sonata No. 7, Schumann Three Romances, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor's Ballade, Brahms Sonata No. 3 and Ravel's Tzigane, featuring Laurel Gagnon, violin, and Ruoyang Xiang, piano. General Admission $25, Student $5. Doors open at 6:30pm.
Mar 7 (Sat) all day, MU: Federation : Piano Solo Auditions.
Mar 8 (Sun) all afternoon SMC, MU: Federation: Strings Concerto.
Mar 8 (Sun) 3pm Whitmore Recital Hall, MU [note change of venue]: 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. Free. Information: cco.missouri.org/
Mar 15 (Sun) 1pm+: Whitmore Recital Hall, MU: 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. A program expertly compiled by Odyssey Performance Fellows, you can expect unexpected musical treats at M-Odyssey concert. "Dualities: Perspectives in Sound" is a concert of contrasts curated by pianist Ryan Kee and percussionist Daniel Noonan featuring works by Cerrone, Mazzolli, Britten, Turina, Piazzolla, and Mel Bonis. Join Ryan and Daniel on Friday, March 20th, 7pm, at First Baptist Church in downtown Columbia for a musical exploration of complex emotions and unique perspectives.. 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 3 (Fri) Application deadline for Gateway Piano Festival in St. Louis. https://gatewaypianofest.org/festivals/133
Apr 10 (Fri) 7:30pm, WRH MU: Guest Artist Recital by Christopher Taylor, piano. $5 General Admission online only; Free for MU community.
Apr 11 (Sat) 3pm First Baptist Church: Odyssey Chamber Music Series presents "Triple Concerto." Program features the three pre-collegiate concerto competition winners, pianist Aidan Kim, pianist Lauren Miyamoto, and violinist Amy Zhou, each performing a movement of a concerto 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.
Apr 13 (Mon) Deadline to submit recordings for the MMAMTA Scholarship Auditions. Dr. Melissa Simons, chair.
Apr 15 (Wed) Application Deadline (extended from April 1) for the Mizzou Summer Camp, June 28-July4 or 11: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/MUCReg?key=ZJSY-4PKWN_K9KH-5PTF_bdd23925e3f8
Apr 16 (Thu) 7pm, Jesse Auditorium: Choral Union and Columbia Civic Orchestra present Schubert's Mass in E-flat Major (1828). General Admission: https://am.ticketmaster.com/muconcerts/buy/ism/NkNKMDQxNg==
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.
Apr 19 (Sun) The LAST Application Deadline with Late Fee, for the Mizzou Summer Camp, June 28-July4 or 11: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/MUCReg?key=ZJSY-4PKWN_K9KH-5PTF_bdd23925e3f8 .
Apr 30 (Thu) - May 2 (Sat) all day, MU School of Music: MSHAAA State Music Festival.
Apr 3 (Fri) Application deadline for Gateway Piano Festival in St. Louis. https://gatewaypianofest.org/festivals/133
Apr 10 (Fri) 7:30pm, WRH MU: Guest Artist Recital by Christopher Taylor, piano. $5 General Admission online only; Free for MU community.
Apr 11 (Sat) 3pm First Baptist Church: Odyssey Chamber Music Series presents "Triple Concerto." Program features the three pre-collegiate concerto competition winners, pianist Aidan Kim, pianist Lauren Miyamoto, and violinist Amy Zhou, each performing a movement of a concerto 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.
Apr 13 (Mon) Deadline to submit recordings for the MMAMTA Scholarship Auditions. Dr. Melissa Simons, chair.
Apr 15 (Wed) Application Deadline (extended from April 1) for the Mizzou Summer Camp, June 28-July4 or 11: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/MUCReg?key=ZJSY-4PKWN_K9KH-5PTF_bdd23925e3f8
Apr 16 (Thu) 7pm, Jesse Auditorium: Choral Union and Columbia Civic Orchestra present Schubert's Mass in E-flat Major (1828). General Admission: https://am.ticketmaster.com/muconcerts/buy/ism/NkNKMDQxNg==
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.
Apr 19 (Sun) The LAST Application Deadline with Late Fee, for the Mizzou Summer Camp, June 28-July4 or 11: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/MUCReg?key=ZJSY-4PKWN_K9KH-5PTF_bdd23925e3f8 .
Apr 30 (Thu) - May 2 (Sat) all day, MU School of Music: MSHAAA State Music Festival.
May 2026
Apr 30 (Thu) - May 2 (Sat) all day, MU School of Music: MSHAAA State Music Festival.
May 2 (Sat) 2pm First Baptist Church in Columbia: Michael Butterworth Live Benefit Concert. 100% Donations will help the Butterworth Family as beloved piano technician Michael recovers from his surgery. Performers include Sutu Forte, Hazel Kinder, the combo of Carrie Conklin and Janelle Lutz, Derrick Enyard, Audra Sergel, Harry Beckett, Josiah Bryan, Beth Eckles, Cheryl Nield, and family members led by daughter Shanae, brother Jeff Butterworh and sister Donna Alison Smith. For more information, contact Karen Bretz at (907) 351-9591.
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 3 (Sun) 7pm, Broadway Christian Church: Music Academy of Missouri (MAM) presents Spring Concert. Admission Free.
May 8 (Fri) 7pm First Baptist Church: Odyssey Chamber Music Series presents "Spicy Spring." Program includes the Akhmadullin Trio, Libertango for 8 hands with Kim/Pavey/Miyamoto/Tsuruta, and Brazilian percussion ensemble. "Spicy" inspired reception to follow the concert! General Admission $30, Student $10. Doors open at 6:15pm.
May 15 (Fri) 5-6:30pm, Sheryl Crow Hall in the Sinquefield Music Center of the MU School of Music: Mandatory dress rehearsal for all the "Kids@Heart" performers.
May 15 (Fri) 7pm, Whitmore Recital Hall at MU: A Senior Recital of HYO-SIS Piano Duo & Jazz Combo by Jihyo Jung, student of Ayako Tsuruta. Reception to follow.
May 16 (Sat) 2pm, Whitmore Recital Hall at MU: The Tsuruta Piano Studio Spring Recital.
May 17 (Sun) 2pm the Sinquefield Music Center of the MU School of Music: Odyssey Chamber Music Series presents "Instrumental Petting Zoo," sponsored by the Higday Mozart Trust and the MU School of Music.
May 17 (Sun) 3pm Sheryl Crow Hall in the Sinquefield Music Center of the MU School of Music: Odyssey Chamber Music Series presents "Kids@Heart: Carnival of the Animals & Friends." Admission Free; tickets are not required. Doors open at 2:50pm after the Instrumental Petting Zoo.
May 20 (Wed): Sinquefield Music Center at the MU School of Music: Liang Lim, student of Chris Vitt in piano, and Kirk Trevor in cello.
May 18-21 (Mon-Thu): Whitmore Recital Hall at the MU School of Music: Piano Guild auditions in Columbia
May 21 (Thu) 6pm, St. Andrews: Griffin Byrne Senior Recital - Violin student of Amy Appold.
May 22 (Fri) 11am, Shakespeare's Pizza Downtown: MMAMTA Spring Meeting - Everyone is welcome to attend!
May 23 (Sat) 2pm, St. Andrews: Iris Weber Senior Recital - Violin student of Siri Geenen.
May 2 (Sat) 2pm First Baptist Church in Columbia: Michael Butterworth Live Benefit Concert. 100% Donations will help the Butterworth Family as beloved piano technician Michael recovers from his surgery. Performers include Sutu Forte, Hazel Kinder, the combo of Carrie Conklin and Janelle Lutz, Derrick Enyard, Audra Sergel, Harry Beckett, Josiah Bryan, Beth Eckles, Cheryl Nield, and family members led by daughter Shanae, brother Jeff Butterworh and sister Donna Alison Smith. For more information, contact Karen Bretz at (907) 351-9591.
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 3 (Sun) 7pm, Broadway Christian Church: Music Academy of Missouri (MAM) presents Spring Concert. Admission Free.
May 8 (Fri) 7pm First Baptist Church: Odyssey Chamber Music Series presents "Spicy Spring." Program includes the Akhmadullin Trio, Libertango for 8 hands with Kim/Pavey/Miyamoto/Tsuruta, and Brazilian percussion ensemble. "Spicy" inspired reception to follow the concert! General Admission $30, Student $10. Doors open at 6:15pm.
May 15 (Fri) 5-6:30pm, Sheryl Crow Hall in the Sinquefield Music Center of the MU School of Music: Mandatory dress rehearsal for all the "Kids@Heart" performers.
May 15 (Fri) 7pm, Whitmore Recital Hall at MU: A Senior Recital of HYO-SIS Piano Duo & Jazz Combo by Jihyo Jung, student of Ayako Tsuruta. Reception to follow.
May 16 (Sat) 2pm, Whitmore Recital Hall at MU: The Tsuruta Piano Studio Spring Recital.
May 17 (Sun) 2pm the Sinquefield Music Center of the MU School of Music: Odyssey Chamber Music Series presents "Instrumental Petting Zoo," sponsored by the Higday Mozart Trust and the MU School of Music.
May 17 (Sun) 3pm Sheryl Crow Hall in the Sinquefield Music Center of the MU School of Music: Odyssey Chamber Music Series presents "Kids@Heart: Carnival of the Animals & Friends." Admission Free; tickets are not required. Doors open at 2:50pm after the Instrumental Petting Zoo.
May 20 (Wed): Sinquefield Music Center at the MU School of Music: Liang Lim, student of Chris Vitt in piano, and Kirk Trevor in cello.
May 18-21 (Mon-Thu): Whitmore Recital Hall at the MU School of Music: Piano Guild auditions in Columbia
May 21 (Thu) 6pm, St. Andrews: Griffin Byrne Senior Recital - Violin student of Amy Appold.
May 22 (Fri) 11am, Shakespeare's Pizza Downtown: MMAMTA Spring Meeting - Everyone is welcome to attend!
May 23 (Sat) 2pm, St. Andrews: Iris Weber Senior Recital - Violin student of Siri Geenen.