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MMAMTA Calendar
2026-2027 Dates & Events
August Newsletter is published by MMAMTA President, Andrew Weir: www.mmamta.org/news.html
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 $12-45 can be purchased on the Friends of Historic Boonville website or by calling 660-882-7977. Additionally, a accompanying visual arts display will be on view at the Historic Hain House. 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 27 (Thu) 7:30pm, Thespian Hall in Boonville: Peter Henderson, pianist from the St. Louis Symphony, will perform the Brahms Piano Quartet alongside the Missouri River Festival String Ensemble.
- Aug 28 (Fri) 7:30pm, Thespian Hall in Boonville: "The 442s" take the stage, a five-piece instrumental ensemble playing an exciting blend of jazz and classical music.
- Aug 29 (Sat) 7:30pm, Thespian Hall in Boonville: Conductor Sam Hollister will lead the Festival Chamber Orchestra through Mozart's "Adagio and Fugue in C minor," the first movement of the Grieg Piano Concerto, and Tchaikovsky's "Serenade for Strings"
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 in Columbia: MMAMTA Preparatory Recital. Judith Shaw, chair.
Sept 13 (Sun) 2:30pm, Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Jefferson City: MMAMTA Preview Recital. Jan Houser, chair.
Sept 13 (Sun) 3pm, MU Sinquefield Music Center: MU Faculty Concert honoring the Donors.
Sept 19 (Sat) All day, Fine Arts Building at the MU: MMTA District Auditions. Dr. Helena Hyesoo Kim, chair.
Sept 20 (Sun) PM, Fin Arts Building at MU: MMTA District Auditions Make-Up Day. 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 in Columbia: MMAMTA Preparatory Recital. Judith Shaw, chair.
Sept 13 (Sun) 2:30pm, Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Jefferson City: MMAMTA Preview Recital. Jan Houser, chair.
Sept 13 (Sun) 3pm, MU Sinquefield Music Center: MU Faculty Concert honoring the Donors.
Sept 19 (Sat) All day, Fine Arts Building at the MU: MMTA District Auditions. Dr. Helena Hyesoo Kim, chair.
Sept 20 (Sun) PM, Fin Arts Building at MU: MMTA District Auditions Make-Up Day. 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 4 (Sun) West School Parking Lot in Jefferson City: Jefferson City Symphony Orchestra presents JC Porchfest!
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, "Autumn Romance." General Admission $28, Student $7. 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 4 (Sun) West School Parking Lot in Jefferson City: Jefferson City Symphony Orchestra presents JC Porchfest!
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, "Autumn Romance." General Admission $28, Student $7. 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 10 (Tue) 7pm, Mitchell Auditorium, Lincoln University in Jefferson City: JC Symphony Orchestra and Chorus present Faure Requiem
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) 5pm Discussion (1 hr) / 7pm Show, Whitmore Recital Hall: Odyssey Chamber Music Series presents "Dear Lara" (2026), a documentary with violinist and filmmaker, Lara St. John. About the film: https://www.dearlara.film/ ; See trailer: youtu.be/9TIq7F0evKU?si=39IMv9s-F30URbom . General Admission $38 / $10 Student with I.D. includes a discussion and a light refreshment. Tickets are available for sale online, or at the door if available. Warning: This is a very difficult film to watch. Children are discouraged from attending.
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. 21 [Sat] - MMAMTA Evaluative Auditions -
Nov 21 [Sat]: MMAMTA Evaluative Auditions, in Columbia and in Jefferson City. Chairs: Peter Miyamoto (Columbia, at MU), Jan Houser (Jefferson City, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church)
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 10 (Tue) 7pm, Mitchell Auditorium, Lincoln University in Jefferson City: JC Symphony Orchestra and Chorus present Faure Requiem
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) 5pm Discussion (1 hr) / 7pm Show, Whitmore Recital Hall: Odyssey Chamber Music Series presents "Dear Lara" (2026), a documentary with violinist and filmmaker, Lara St. John. About the film: https://www.dearlara.film/ ; See trailer: youtu.be/9TIq7F0evKU?si=39IMv9s-F30URbom . General Admission $38 / $10 Student with I.D. includes a discussion and a light refreshment. Tickets are available for sale online, or at the door if available. Warning: This is a very difficult film to watch. Children are discouraged from attending.
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. 21 [Sat] - MMAMTA Evaluative Auditions -
Nov 21 [Sat]: MMAMTA Evaluative Auditions, in Columbia and in Jefferson City. Chairs: Peter Miyamoto (Columbia, at MU), Jan Houser (Jefferson City, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church)
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 $28, Student $7. Doors open at 6:15pm.
Dec 12 (Sat) 2pm, Whitmore Recital Hall at MU: Tsuruta Winter Studio Piano Recital.
Dec 12 (Sat) 6-7pm, Atrium of the Miller Performing Arts Center in Jefferson City: Jan Houser piano students
Dec 12 (Sat) 7pm, Miller Performing Arts Center in Jefferson City:Jefferson City Cantorum Christmas Concert
Dec 12 (Sat) 7pm, Missouri Theatre: MOSY presents Pops: Holiday - Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker
Dec 13 (Sun) 2pm, 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 $28, Student $7. Doors open at 6:15pm.
Dec 12 (Sat) 2pm, Whitmore Recital Hall at MU: Tsuruta Winter Studio Piano Recital.
Dec 12 (Sat) 6-7pm, Atrium of the Miller Performing Arts Center in Jefferson City: Jan Houser piano students
Dec 12 (Sat) 7pm, Miller Performing Arts Center in Jefferson City:Jefferson City Cantorum Christmas Concert
Dec 12 (Sat) 7pm, Missouri Theatre: MOSY presents Pops: Holiday - Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker
Dec 13 (Sun) 2pm, 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]
Below events are still in the works for some 2027+ dates (updated after August 29)
February 2027
Feb 6 (Sat) LU Mitchell Auditorium in Jefferson City: Jefferson City Symphony Orchestra (JCSO) Piano Concerto Competition
Feb 9 (Tue) 7pm, Mitchell Auditorium, Lincoln University in Jefferson City: Jefferson City Symphony Orchestra
Feb 12 (Fri) 7pm First Baptist Church: Odyssey Chamber Music Series presents "Songs of Homeland," featuring soprano Carline Waugh, flutist Wendy Hymes, composer Fred Onovwerosuoke, pianist Ayako Tsuruta and more. General Admission $28, Student $7. Doors open at 6:30pm.
Feb 9 (Tue) 7pm, Mitchell Auditorium, Lincoln University in Jefferson City: Jefferson City Symphony Orchestra
Feb 12 (Fri) 7pm First Baptist Church: Odyssey Chamber Music Series presents "Songs of Homeland," featuring soprano Carline Waugh, flutist Wendy Hymes, composer Fred Onovwerosuoke, pianist Ayako Tsuruta and more. General Admission $28, Student $7. Doors open at 6:30pm.
March 2026
March 6 [Sat] - Musicathon [JC] - Capital Music Company
March 13 [Sat] - Festival [JC] 1st Baptist Church
March 19 [Fri - PM] - Festival Make-Up [JC] Denise Gillam Studio
2027 Spring Break is March 27-April 4.
2027 Easter is March 28.
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
March 13 [Sat] - Festival [JC] 1st Baptist Church
March 19 [Fri - PM] - Festival Make-Up [JC] Denise Gillam Studio
2027 Spring Break is March 27-April 4.
2027 Easter is March 28.
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
April 2027
Apr 1 (Thu) Application Deadline to submit Letter of Intent for the MMAMTA Scholarship Auditions (video).
Apr 1 (Thu) 7pm, Whitmore Recital Hall, MU: Solo Recital by Ilya Itin, piano. General Admission, $28, Student $7. The 12th Plowman Chamber Music Competition & Festival.
April 2-6: MTNA National Conference in St. Louis
Apr 2 (Fri) Application deadline for Gateway Piano Festival in St. Louis. https://gatewaypianofest.org/festivals/133
Apr 2 (Fri) 7pm, First Baptist Church: Recital by Ole Akahoshi, cello, and Peter Miyamoto, piano. General Admission, $28, Student $7. The 12th Plowman Chamber Music Competition & Festival.
Apr 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. General Admission, $28, Student $7.
Apr 4 (Sun) 1:30pm, Missouri Theatre: The 12th Plowman Chamber Music Competition: The Finals & Awards Ceremony. General Admission, $38, Student with I.D. $10.
Apr 17 (Sat) 7pm, Fist Baptist Church: Odyssey Chamber Music Series presents "MOdyssey." General Admission, $28, Student $7.
Apr 12 (Mon) Deadline to submit recordings for the MMAMTA Scholarship Auditions. Dr. Melissa Simons, chair.
Apr 29 (Thu) - May 1 (Sat) all day, MU School of Music: MSHAAA State Music Festival.
Apr 1 (Thu) 7pm, Whitmore Recital Hall, MU: Solo Recital by Ilya Itin, piano. General Admission, $28, Student $7. The 12th Plowman Chamber Music Competition & Festival.
April 2-6: MTNA National Conference in St. Louis
Apr 2 (Fri) Application deadline for Gateway Piano Festival in St. Louis. https://gatewaypianofest.org/festivals/133
Apr 2 (Fri) 7pm, First Baptist Church: Recital by Ole Akahoshi, cello, and Peter Miyamoto, piano. General Admission, $28, Student $7. The 12th Plowman Chamber Music Competition & Festival.
Apr 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. General Admission, $28, Student $7.
Apr 4 (Sun) 1:30pm, Missouri Theatre: The 12th Plowman Chamber Music Competition: The Finals & Awards Ceremony. General Admission, $38, Student with I.D. $10.
Apr 17 (Sat) 7pm, Fist Baptist Church: Odyssey Chamber Music Series presents "MOdyssey." General Admission, $28, Student $7.
Apr 12 (Mon) Deadline to submit recordings for the MMAMTA Scholarship Auditions. Dr. Melissa Simons, chair.
Apr 29 (Thu) - May 1 (Sat) all day, MU School of Music: MSHAAA State Music Festival.
May 2027
Apr 30 (Thu) - May 2 (Sat) all day, MU School of Music: MSHAAA State Music Festival.
May 7 (Fri) 7pm, Fist Baptist Church: Odyssey Chamber Music Series presents "Almost Summer." General Admission, $28, Student $7.
May 17-20, TBA: The Piano Guild Auditions.
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 7 (Fri) 7pm, Fist Baptist Church: Odyssey Chamber Music Series presents "Almost Summer." General Admission, $28, Student $7.
May 17-20, TBA: The Piano Guild Auditions.
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.
2027 June 4-6 (Fri-Sun): Odyssey Chamber Music Series presents "The Reunion Festival." Free Admission.
June 4 (Fri) 7pm, First Baptist Church: Vox Nova. All donations will benefit Vox Nova and its programs.
June 5 (Sat) 2/3pm, First Baptist Church: Instrumental Petting Zoo and Kids@Heart: The Reunion Edition.
June 6 (Sun) 2pm, Whitmore Recital Hall, MU: The Reunion Recital, hosted by Odyssey and the MU School of Music.
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].
June 30 (Tue) 7pm, Sheryl Crow Hall in Sinquefield Music Center (SMC): Mizzou Piano Camp Faculty Concert. Come listen to a classical piano concert, featuring pianists Dr. Peter Miyamoto, Dr. Curtis Pavey, Dr. Helena Hyesoo Kim, and Ayako Tsuruta. Repertoire includes Chopin Ballade No. 1 and Scherzo No. 3, Brahms Rhapsody No. 1, Mendelssohn Rondo Capriccioso, Op. 14, and more - Free Admission. Program will last about 1 hour.
July 4 (Sat), 1:30pm: Mizzou Piano Camp - Week 1 Final Concert. Sheryl Crow Hall, Sinquefield Music Center. Performances include duets / trio / quartets from Piano Ensemble class, and Honors Recitals featuring select students for a solo performance.
July 11 (Sat), 11:00am: Mizzou Piano Camp - Week 2 Final Concert. Sheryl Crow Hall, Sinquefield Music Center. Program TBA.
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].
June 30 (Tue) 7pm, Sheryl Crow Hall in Sinquefield Music Center (SMC): Mizzou Piano Camp Faculty Concert. Come listen to a classical piano concert, featuring pianists Dr. Peter Miyamoto, Dr. Curtis Pavey, Dr. Helena Hyesoo Kim, and Ayako Tsuruta. Repertoire includes Chopin Ballade No. 1 and Scherzo No. 3, Brahms Rhapsody No. 1, Mendelssohn Rondo Capriccioso, Op. 14, and more - Free Admission. Program will last about 1 hour.
July 4 (Sat), 1:30pm: Mizzou Piano Camp - Week 1 Final Concert. Sheryl Crow Hall, Sinquefield Music Center. Performances include duets / trio / quartets from Piano Ensemble class, and Honors Recitals featuring select students for a solo performance.
July 11 (Sat), 11:00am: Mizzou Piano Camp - Week 2 Final Concert. Sheryl Crow Hall, Sinquefield Music Center. Program TBA.
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