Master’s horn recital presented by Jackson Jobe performing works by Emmanuel Chabrier, Richard Strauss, Robert Schumann and Eugène Bozza with pianist Lynn Lewallen.

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Jackson Jobe, horn (Master’s Recital)

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Doctoral viola recital presented by Wenjing Chen. Featuring pieces by Benjamin Britten, Tōru Takemitsu, and Zhou Long.

Wenjing Chen, viola (Doctoral Recital)

Piano duo Karen and Jeffrey Savage, aka 88 Squared, perform in concert. Featuring piano duets by famous composers Poulenc, Mozart, Barber, and Ravel.

88 Squared Piano Duo Concert

Master class presented by visiting guest artist Trevor Stewart, from 4-6pm in Grant Recital Hall.

Master Class: Trevor Stewart

Master class presented by visiting guest artist Brian Hecht, bass trombone, from 4-6pm in White Recital Hall.

Master Class: Brian Hecht, bass trombone

Student finalists perform in the ultimate round of the 2026 UMKC Conservatory Chancellor’s Competition.

UMKC Chancellor’s Competition 2026 Finale

Master class presented by visiting guest artists Angela Cheng and Alvin Chow.

Master Class: Angela Cheng and Alvin Chow

Brian Hecht is an internationally-renowned soloist, orchestral musician, and educator who has captivated audiences all across the world. His playing has been described as “Stunning” by the San Diego Magazine and the Blanco Performing Arts Center hails him as “One of the foremost trombonists of his generation,” chronicling his performances as “Sonic Brilliance” and “Remarkable Artistry”. With a sound that can whisper secrets and ignite emotion, Brian is a soloist who transcends borders. His artistry, a captivating blend of rich overtones, technical brilliance, emotional depth, and innovative spirit has resonated with audiences across Asia, Europe, North and South America. Whether exploring the grand canvases of the classical repertoire or venturing into the uncharted territories of contemporary music, Brian consistently delivers performances that are both exhilarating and profoundly moving. He is a true storyteller on the trombone who can transport his listener from any venue into his imagination through his music.

Brian Hecht, bass trombone (Guest Artist Recital)

Guest artists Angela Cheng and Alvin Chow present a piano recital performing 4-hand piano works by Brahms, Schubert, Dvořák, Debussy, and Fauré.

Angela Cheng and Alvin Chow, piano (Guest Artist Recital)

Junior trumpet recital presented by Zoe Meins. Featuring pieces by composers such as Grieg, Ungar, Bozza, and more. Some of the pieces were also arranged by the performer herself.

Zoe Meins, trumpet (Bachelor’s Recital)

Doctoral piano recital presented by Ziyang Peng.

Ziyang Peng, piano (Doctoral Recital)

Master’s tuba recital presented by Samuel Schon.

Samuel Schon, tuba (Master’s Recital)

Artist’s Certificate oboe recital presented by Colby Stevens.

Colby Stevens, oboe (Artist’s Certificate Recital)

Master’s trumpet recital presented by Victoria Sewell performing works by Hummel, Glazunov, Enescu, Higdon, and LaFosse.

Victoria Sewell, trumpet (Master’s Recital)

UMKC Conservatory dance faculty and students present the opening night of the annual Spring Dance Performance

Spring Dance Performance

Kansas City Repertory Theatre

Senior double bass recital presented by Truman Mathena. Featuring jazz charts by composers such as Bud Powell, Duke Ellington, the composer himself, and many more.

Truman Mathena, double bass (Bachelor’s Recital)

Junior piano recital presented by Clara Patten.

Clara Patten, piano (Bachelor’s Recital)

Diastole Scholars' Center

Artist’s Certificate flute recital presented by Anthony Kandilaroff.

Anthony Kandilaroff, flute (Artist’s Certificate Recital)

Master’s tuba recital presented by Michael Marrone.

Michael Marrone, tuba (Master’s Recital)

Doctoral flute recital presented by Kyoungseon Lim. Featuring works by Debussy, Liebermann, and more.

Kyoungseon Lim, flute (Doctoral Recital)

UMKC Conservatory’s Volker Brass present a recital. The quintet will perform works by Lutosławski, Shostakovich, Piazzolla, and more.

Volker Brass Recital

The Conservatory Wind Symphony presents a chamber concert

Conservatory Wind Symphony Chamber Concert

UMKC Conservatory Jazz small ensembles perform 4/8 and 4/9 in Grant Recital Hall

Jazz Small Ensembles Concert #7

Senior bass trombone recital presented by Jacob Gehr performing works by Raymond Premru, William Grant Still, Donald H. White, Dennis Armitage, Carson Robison, and Steven Verhelst.

Jacob Gehr, bass trombone (Bachelor’s Recital)

Jazz Small Ensembles Concert #8

UMKC Conservatory Concert Choir and guest choirs from Heritage MS, Platte County HS, Raymore-Peculiar HS, and Park Hill South HS present a special concert to benefit Operation Breakthrough.

Conservatory Choirs present “For the Children”

Visitation Parish

Senior euphonium recital presented by Gabriel Rocha performing numerous original compositions in addition to works by Tanner Porter, Bert Appermont, and Ian Lester.

Gabriel Rocha, euphonium (Bachelor’s Recital)

Master’s cello recital presented by Elise Thierbach. Featuring pieces by well-known composers, Bach, Beethoven, and Tchaikovsky.

Elise Thierbach, cello (Master’s Recital)

Students of the ‘Roo Horn studio present their spring recital.

‘Roo Horns Spring Studio Recital

Master’s trumpet recital presented by Bradly Mathews. Featuring both living and dead composers, such as Arcangelo Corelli, Oskar Böhme, and Eris DeJarnett.

Bradly Mathews, trumpet (Master’s Recital)

Doctoral vocal lecture recital presented by Bryson Rule, tenor.

Bryson Rule, tenor (Doctoral Lecture Recital)

Senior euphonium recital presented by Shelby Jensen. Featuring solo work, solos with piano accompaniment, and euphonium trios by recent composers such as Cait Nishimura, Eric Ewazen, Ian Lester, and more.

Shelby Jensen, euphonium (Bachelor’s Recital)

Doctoral trombone recital presented by Kyam McCormack. Featuring four movements of Ralph Vaughan Williams’ Songs of Travel as well as many other pieces.

Kyam McCormack, trombone (Doctoral Recital)

Guest artists for the Conservatory Flute Day present a recital.

Flute Day Guest Artist Recital

“World O World” is a concert presented by Caden Helmer in collaboration with the UMKC Saxophone Studio. Performing original works in addition to works by Jacob TV, Shelley Washington, Kwan Leung Ling, and Jacob Collier.

Caden Helmer, saxophone (Undergraduate Recital)

The UMKC Conservatory Plaza Winds woodwind quintet presents a chamber recital performing works by Elliott Carter, Valerie Coleman, Amy Beach, and Marc Mellits.

Plaza Winds Chamber Recital

Doctoral piano recital presented by Yu-Han Sun.

Yu-Han Sun, piano (Doctoral Recital)

Doctoral oboe recital presented by Jo Darmon. Featuring pieces by Johannes Sebastian Bach as well as living composers, Marc Mellits and Alyssa Morris.

Jo Darmon, oboe (Doctoral Recital)

Join us for the Dr. JoDee Davis Retirement Celebration, with the UMKC Trombone Ensemble and UMKC Trombone Alumni.

Dr. JoDee Davis Retirement Celebration with the UMKC Trombone Ensemble and Alumni

Master’s euphonium recital presented by Connor Wilson. Mostly featuring pieces by living composers such as Yasuhide Ito, Vladimir Cosma, and more.

Connor Wilson, euphonium (Master’s Recital)

Piano students of Professor Sean Chen present a studio recital.

Chen Piano Studio Recital

Conservatory students of Dr. Terri Sánchez’s flute studio present a recital.

Sánchez Flute Studio Recital

Visiting guest artist Mackenzie Melemed presents a piano Master Class from 1pm-4pm in White Recital Hall.

Master Class: Mackenzie Melemed, piano

Visiting guest artist Mackenzie Melemed presents “Keys Across America,” a recital tour exploring nearly two centuries of American piano music from the nation’s most influential composers. The program also features new works written especially for Mackenzie by American composers Laura Kaminsky and Avner Dorman. Between the ’25-’28 seasons, Keys Across America will be the largest tour of American piano music in celebration of the United States of America’s 250th Anniversary.

“Keys Across America” presented by Mackenzie Melemed, piano (Guest Artist Recital)

The Conservatory Wind Ensemble performs in concert

Conservatory Wind Ensemble Concert

Artist’s Certificate oboe recital presented by Korrigan Korthauer. Featuring pieces by French composers, Bozza, Françaix, and de Grandval.

Korrigan Korthauer, oboe (Artist’s Certificate Recital)

Guest artist recital presented by Don-Paul Kahl, saxophone and Daniel Linder, piano.

Don-Paul Kahl, saxophone and Daniel Linder, piano (Guest Artist Recital)

Doctoral vocal recital presented by John Henrikson, tenor, featuring the Dichterliebe song set by R. Schumann and On Wenlock Edge by Vaughan Williams.

John Henrikson, tenor (Doctoral Recital)

Artist’s Certificate saxophone recital presented by JJ Jamison.

JJ Jamison, saxophone (Artist’s Certificate Recital)

The UMKC Conservatory Chamber Singers perform masterworks with a chamber orchestra; graduate conductor Benjamin Sawchak

Conservatory Chamber Singers Masterworks Concert

Doctoral violin lecture recital presented by Caroline Beckman.

Caroline Beckman, violin (Doctoral Lecture Recital)

Master’s vocal recital presented by Miren Gabiola, soprano.

Miren Gabiola, soprano (Master’s Recital)

Master’s vocal recital presented by Elena Jones, soprano.

Elena Jones, soprano (Master’s Recital)

Master’s flute recital presented by Kate Huntimer. Featuring pieces by Telemann, Debussy, Aitken, and more.

UMKC Conservatory

Mar 29, 2026