Visiting Artist Recital: Joel Frahm (Jazz Trio)
The Division of Music welcomes guest artist Joel Frahm, renowned jazz saxophonist and performer. This performance will feature Joel Frahm and his jazz trio, showcasing his artistry in contemporary jazz performance.
This event is free and open to the public.
Organization: DIVISION OF MUSIC.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM.
HENDRICKS AUDITORIUM.
Student Recital: Victoria Waggoner (Voice)
Join us for a senior student recital featuring Victoria Waggoner, a voice student of David Adams. This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for a Bachelor of Music Education degree.
This event is free and open to the public.
Organization: DIVISION OF MUSIC.
Saturday, October 17, 2026, 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM.
UTT 104 - Hart Recital Hall.
Faculty Recital: Dr. Alan Wenger (Trumpet)
UCM Professors Dr. Alan Wenger (trumpet) and Dr. Mia Kim (piano) present Chez Trompette, an evening of salon music for trumpet and piano featuring special guest flutist Mimi Wenger. The program includes works by Arban, Arutunian, Hubeau, Linthicum-Blackhorse, Senee, and other composers.
This event is free and open to the public.
Organization: DIVISION OF MUSIC.
Sunday, October 18, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:15 PM.
UTT 104 - Hart Recital Hall.
46th Annual Festival of Champions: Field Show Competition
Join us at Walton Stadium for the Festival of Champions Field Show Competition! Featuring some of the best marching bands in the region alongside the UCM Marching Mules, bands will compete throughout the day with incredible field show performances. Field show finals will take place after dinner, bringing the day to an exciting conclusion!
Organization: DIVISION OF MUSIC.
Saturday, October 24, 2026, 8:15 AM – 10:30 PM.
46th Annual Festival of Champions: Indoor Competitions
Join us for the indoor competitions at the UCM Student Recreation Center as part of the Festival of Champions! Featuring outstanding high school programs from across the region, groups will compete throughout the day in the Indoor Percussion and Indoor Guard divisions. Come enjoy an exciting day of performances and support these talented students as they take the floor!
Organization: DIVISION OF MUSIC.
Saturday, October 24, 2026, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
Special Performance: Chamber Music Recital
The Division of Music presents a chamber music recital featuring UCM Music Professor Emeritus Gary Moege with Lorraine Miller, Kate Bergman, and Tess Ziek. The program will include chamber music works featuring horns, flutes, and guitar.
This event is free and open to the public.
Organization: DIVISION OF MUSIC.
Sunday, October 25, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
UTT 104 - Hart Recital Hall.
Student Recital: Chaya Jensen (Horn)
Join us for a degree student recital featuring Chaya Jensen, a horn student of David Sullivan. The program will include works for horn from a variety of composers and styles.
This event is free and open to the public.
Organization: DIVISION OF MUSIC.
Sunday, October 25, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
UTT 104 - Hart Recital Hall.
UCM Percussion Studio Concert
Join us for a night of works for percussion ensemble, solo performances, and original compositions for percussion and technology.
This event is free and open to the public.
Organization: DIVISION OF MUSIC.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
UTT 104 - Hart Recital Hall.
WBP Concerto – Preliminary Round
UCM Wind, Brass & Percussion students compete in the preliminary round of the Concerto Competition, performing solo works before a live audience and judges.
This event is free and open to the public.
Organization: DIVISION OF MUSIC.
Sunday, November 1, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
UTT 104 - Hart Recital Hall.
Studio Recital: Clarinet Students of Dr. Elisabeth Stimpert
Students of Dr. Elisabeth Stimpert present a recital featuring clarinet solo and ensemble works with a “Get Out The Vote” flair.
This event is free and open to the public.
Organization: DIVISION OF MUSIC.
Monday, November 2, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
UTT 104 - Hart Recital Hall.
Studio Recital: Sophomore Students of Profs. Adams, Auge, Merlano-Gomez, and Sentgeorge
Sophomore voice students from the studios of Professors David Adams, Lauren Auge, Natalie Merlano-Gomez, and Dr. Jake Sentgeorge present a recital featuring arias, songs, and ballads.
This event is free and open to the public.
Organization: DIVISION OF MUSIC.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:15 PM.
UTT 104 - Hart Recital Hall.
UCM Bands – Fall Concert: USA 250
The UCM Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble present a concert featuring music by American composers celebrating 250 years of American independence, including works by Leonard Bernstein and John Williams, with Dr. Alan Wenger as a featured trumpet soloist.
This event is free and open to the public.
Organization: DIVISION OF MUSIC.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
HENDRICKS AUDITORIUM.
Concerto and Aria Competition – Final Round
UCM Music students compete in the final round of the Concerto and Aria Competition, performing solo works before a live audience and judges for the opportunity to perform with the Wind Ensemble or Symphony Orchestra on a future concert.
This event is free and open to the public.
Organization: DIVISION OF MUSIC.
Sunday, November 8, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
UTT 104 - Hart Recital Hall.
UCM Jazz Ensemble – Fall Concert
The UCM Jazz Ensemble presents a concert featuring a diverse repertoire spanning classic and contemporary jazz, highlighting the creativity, energy, and musicianship of student performers.
This event is free and open to the public.
Organization: DIVISION OF MUSIC.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
HENDRICKS AUDITORIUM.
Student Recital: Joey Stewart (Clarinet)
Join us for a degree student recital featuring Joey Stewart, a clarinet student of Dr. Elisabeth Stimpert. Presented in partial fulfillment of the BME degree, this recital will feature sillies, shenanigans, surprises, and an evening that will be anything but conventional.
This event is free and open to the public.
Organization: DIVISION OF MUSIC.
Friday, November 13, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
UTT 104 - Hart Recital Hall.
Student Recital: Justin Hurst (Organ)
Join us for a senior recital featuring Justin Hurst, an organ performance student of Jacob Hofeling. The recital will take place at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, located at 416 W 12th St, Kansas City, MO 64105, on Sunday, November 15, at 3:00 p.m. The program will feature works of art by J.S. Bach, Buxtehude, Vierne, Messiaen, Guilmant, and more!
This event is free and open to the public.
Organization: DIVISION OF MUSIC.
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:15 PM.
Faculty Recital: Dr. Jake Sentgeorge (Voice)
Join us for a faculty recital featuring Dr. Jake Sentgeorge, tenor. Dr. Sentgeorge is joined by Dr. Mia Kim, piano, and Dr. Elisabeth Stimpert, clarinet, for a program of evocative and brilliant English art songs.
This event is free and open to the public.
Organization: DIVISION OF MUSIC.
Monday, November 16, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
UTT 104 - Hart Recital Hall.
Studio Recital: First Year Students of Profs. Adams, Auge, Merlano-Gomez, and Sentgeorge
First-Year voice students voice students from the studios of Professors David Adams, Lauren Auge, Natalie Merlano-Gomez, and Dr. Jake Sentgeorge present a recital featuring songs.
This event is free and open to the public.
Organization: DIVISION OF MUSIC.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:15 PM.
UTT 104 - Hart Recital Hall.
UCM Symphony Orchestra – Fall Concert
The UCM Symphony Orchestra presents a concert featuring works by well-known classical composers. This event is free and open to the public.
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Organization: DIVISION OF MUSIC.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
HENDRICKS AUDITORIUM.
Student Recital: Chase Paquin (Trombone)
Join us for a bachelor’s degree student recital featuring Chase Paquin, a trombone performance student of Roger Oyster. The program will include works for trombone.
This event is free and open to the public.
Organization: DIVISION OF MUSIC.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
UTT 104 - Hart Recital Hall.
Student Recital: Reyna Kammeyer (Soprano)
Join us for a Senior Voice BME student recital featuring Reyna Kammeyer, a soprano voice student of Dr. Jacob Sentgeorge. The program will include works by Barber, Strozzi, Faure, and Bizet.
This event is free and open to the public.
Organization: DIVISION OF MUSIC.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 6:00 PM – 6:50 PM.
UTT 104 - Hart Recital Hall.
Student Recital: Lindsey Winston (Saxophone)
Join us for a senior saxophone recital featuring Lindsey Winston, a saxophone student of Aislinn Jakary. The program will include works by Robert Muczynski, Jennifer Jolley, Paule Maurice, Nelson Walker, and Amy Quate.
This event is free and open to the public.
Organization: DIVISION OF MUSIC.
Sunday, November 22, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
UTT 104 - Hart Recital Hall.
First Lady's Holiday Concert
Join the UCM Choirs and Wind Ensemble for the annual First Lady's Holiday Concert, featuring an immersive, hourlong program celebrating the holiday season. Jingle on the Quad will immediately follow the concert.
This event is free and open to the public.
Organization: DIVISION OF MUSIC.
Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM.
HENDRICKS AUDITORIUM.
Student Recital: Bennett Roustio (Percussion)
Join us for a senior recital featuring Bennett Roustio, a music education student and percussionist of Dr. Alex Smith. The program will feature works for percussion.
This event is free and open to the public.
Organization: DIVISION OF MUSIC.
Thursday, December 3, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
UTT 104 - Hart Recital Hall.
Student Recital: Grant Harmon (Percussion)
Join us for a senior student recital featuring Grant Harmon, a percussion student of Dr. Alex Smith, featuring works for marimba, drums, music technology, and percussion ensemble.
This event is free and open to the public.
Organization: DIVISION OF MUSIC.
Friday, December 4, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
UTT 104 - Hart Recital Hall.
UCM Community Music Program – Winter Recital
Pre-college soloists from the UCM Community Music Program and members of the UCM Children’s Choir will perform in an end-of-semester recital.
This event is free and open to the public.
Organization: DIVISION OF MUSIC.
Saturday, December 5, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
UTT 104 - Hart Recital Hall.
Student Recital: Cameron King (Saxophone)
Join us for a senior saxophone recital featuring Cameron King, a saxophone student of Aislinn Jakary. The program will include works by Alexander Glazunov, Gabriel Faure, Jacques Ibert, Andy Scott, and George Gershwin.
This event is free and open to the public.
Organization: DIVISION OF MUSIC.
Saturday, December 5, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
UTT 104 - Hart Recital Hall.
Student Recital: Bryan Orozco (Violin)
Join us for a degree-seeking student recital featuring Bryan Orozco, a violin student of Dr. John Rutland. The program will include works for violin and piano, as well as string quartet.
This event is free and open to the public.
Organization: DIVISION OF MUSIC.
Saturday, December 5, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
UTT 104 - Hart Recital Hall.
New Music Sunday: Technology Performance Studio
Join us for New Music Sunday featuring the Technology Performance Studio. This concert showcases innovative works exploring the intersection of music, technology, and performance.
This event is free and open to the public.
Organization: DIVISION OF MUSIC.
Sunday, December 6, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
UTT 104 - Hart Recital Hall.
New Music Sunday: Composition II Concert
Join us for New Music Sunday featuring the Composition II Concert. This performance highlights original compositions by student composers, showcasing new works created as part of the composition curriculum.
This event is free and open to the public.
Organization: DIVISION OF MUSIC.
Sunday, December 6, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
UTT 104 - Hart Recital Hall.
New Music Sunday: Student Composers
Join us for New Music Sunday featuring works by student composers. This concert presents original compositions that explore new ideas, creative expression, and contemporary approaches to music.
This event is free and open to the public.
Organization: DIVISION OF MUSIC.
Sunday, December 6, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
UTT 104 - Hart Recital Hall.
New Music Sunday: New Technologies Ensemble
Join us for New Music Sunday featuring the New Technologies Ensemble. This concert explores contemporary music through innovative performance techniques, electronic media, and emerging technologies.
This event is free and open to the public.
Organization: DIVISION OF MUSIC.
Sunday, December 6, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
UTT 104 - Hart Recital Hall.