UMKC Choirs at the Conservatory

05/17/2026

Congratulations to the four students who graduated with their MM in Choral Conducting - Melody Lorenz Brooks, Benjamin Sawchak, Bobby Stubbs, and Kyle Trombley!! We are so proud of all you have accomplished and know you will go on to do amazing things in the future.

While we will miss you as you begin this next chapter, you will always be a part of the Roo family. 💙💛🦘

Congratulations as well to all of the students who graduated from UMKC yesterday! We celebrate each of you and your hard work!

Roo up!!

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05/14/2026

Hello conductor-teachers! We only have 2 conducting spots left for the UMKC Choral Conducting Symposium this summer. If you are planning to attend, you might consider registering soon. We will have unlimited opportunities for observers and that will not close until closer to the event. Looking forward to collaborating with this dream team: Kristina Caswell-Macmullen, Brandon Williams, and Taylor Scott Davis! Thank you to EC Schirmer and MusicSpoke for sponsoring the symposium!

Check out this Booklet (210 x 297 mm) designed by Elizabeth Valle .

05/13/2026

UMKC Summer Master of Music Education Program
June 1-12: First two-week session
June 15-26: Second two-week session

Our summer Masters of Music Education degree is designed for passionate music teachers interested in furthering their education while continuing to work with their programs full-time. You will work with outstanding faculty and be challenged philosophically, intellectually, and musically as you grow.

For more information please visit https://programs.umkc.edu/graduate/conservatory/music-education
or contact: Dr. Charles Robinson at [email protected]

05/11/2026

UMKC Choral Conducting Symposium
June 29–July 1, 2026

Hosted by Dr. Jennifer Sengin, this three-day symposium focuses on conducting masterclasses, interactive lectures, and workshops on expressive conducting technique, rehearsal strategies, score study, diverse repertoire, performance practice, and choral programming. Participants sing with and conduct the UMKC Summer Choral Chamber Ensemble in a collaborative, supportive environment.

Featured clinicians include Dr. Kristina MacMullen (Baylor University), Dr. Brandon Williams (Rutgers University), and composer-in-residence Taylor Scott Davis.

Visit our website for more information : https://conservatory.umkc.edu/conservatory-academy/conducting-symposiums.html

05/07/2026

High School Students join us for the High School Choral & Vocal Arts Institute, June 7–11, 2026.

Enjoy an immersive week working on ensemble singing, vocal technique, sight-singing, and overall musicianship training.

For more information visit https://conservatory.umkc.edu/conservatory-academy/umkc-conservatory-high-school-choral-vocal-arts-institute.html

05/01/2026

Crescendo in Concert at Helzberg Hall

Tuesday, May 05, 2026, 7:00pm Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, 1601 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, MO

Please join the UMKC Conservatory for our finale event of the year! The culmination of our combined efforts in music, dance, and theatre, Crescendo in Concert is an hour of no-pause no-applause performances showcasing our talented students and faculty.

For Tickets visit: https://tickets.kauffmancenter.org

04/28/2026

Congratulations Riley! We know you will be amazing!

04/27/2026

Welcome to the 2026-2027 Choral Conducting Cohort, Davis!

04/27/2026

Welcome to the 2026-2027 Choral Conducting Cohort, Dre!