UMKC Choirs at the Conservatory

08/20/2026

It’s Time!!!

Choral Auditions begin tomorrow, and we have a place for you! Sign up using the link in our bio!

Roo Up!🤘🏻🦘

08/18/2026

Congratulations to Michael Navato who had several compositions published during his undergraduate degree and now is selected as an Editor’s Choice!

Congratulations to recent alumnus, Michael Navato; his composition, PERSONENT HODIE, was recently selected by J.W. Pepper as an Editors' Choice! Another outstanding achievement for one of our 'Roos.

08/14/2026

🎶 A Place for Every Voice! 🎶

Looking for a place to sing this fall? Join UMKC Choral Union! Open to UMKC students and members of the Kansas City community, Choral Union is a welcoming ensemble for singers of all backgrounds and experience levels.

✨ No audition required!
📅 Tuesdays | 7–9 PM
📍 Olson Performing Arts Center, Room 326
📧 Interested in joining? Contact Westin Sorrel at [email protected]

Come sing with us and be part of the UMKC Choirs community! 💙💛

UMKC Choirs at the Conservatory
UMKC Conservatory

08/13/2026

Choir auditions are next week!

08/12/2026

Love to sing?! We have a place for you in the UMKC Choirs the Fall 2026 semester! We have four ensembles open to the entire university community (students, staff, and faculty) and Choral Union (Tuesdays from 7-9pm) is also open to community members - no audition necessary for Choral Union! Check out this link for more information.

https://conservatory.umkc.edu/current-students/ensembles.html

Join us! If you have any questions, please feel free to email [email protected].

08/12/2026

🎶 There’s a place for every voice in UMKC Choirs! 🎶

Fall choir auditions are coming up! Whether you’ve been singing for years or are looking to try something new, no experience is required — all UMKC students are welcome!

📅 Auditions: August 21–25
📍 Grant Hall (5228 Charlotte St, KCMO)
⏱️ Just a 5-minute time slot!

Scan the QR code to sign up and come sing with us! 💙💛

Roo Up! 🦘🤘🏻

08/12/2026

🦘 Roos on the Move! 🎶

Congratulations to recent Bachelor of Music Education graduate, Darius Sparks, on his new position! He will be the general music teacher at Indian Creek Elementary School in the Center School District in Kansas City, Missouri!

Here’s to new beginnings and exciting opportunities. Once a Roo, always a Roo! 💙💛

UMKC Choirs at the Conservatory
UMKC Conservatory

07/26/2026

🦘 Roos on the Move! 🎶

Congratulations to recent MM Choral Conducting graduate, Kyle Trombley, on his new positions! He will be the Director of Music and Organist at First Congregational Church in Henniker, New Hampshire, and full-time faculty at Concord Community Music School in Concord, New Hampshire!

Here’s to new beginnings and exciting opportunities. Once a Roo, always a Roo! 💙💛

UMKC Choirs at the Conservatory
UMKC Conservatory

07/23/2026

🌟 Conference Spotlight 🌟

Congratulations to DMA candidate Westin Sorrel on presenting at the Colorado ACDA Conference this week!

Westin presented his session, “Student-Led Learning in the Choral Classroom,” sharing innovative ideas with choral educators while representing UMKC Choirs and the Conservatory with excellence.

Go Westin! Go Choir! Roo Up! 🦘💙💛

UMKC Choirs at the Conservatory
UMKC Conservatory

07/20/2026

🦘 Roos on the Move! 🎶

Congratulations to recent MM Choral Conducting graduate, Bobby Stubbs, on his new position! He will be the Director of Choir and Organist at Church Farm School in Exton, Pennsylvania!

Here’s to new beginnings and exciting opportunities. Once a Roo, always a Roo! 💙💛

UMKC Choirs at the Conservatory
UMKC Conservatory