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The University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory is located in the heart of Kansas City, a metropolis of more than 2 million people, thriving with opportunities in music, dance and the arts. With more than 600 music and dance majors, we offer degree programs through the doctoral level taught by experienced, exceptional faculty. The Bands at the Conservatory provide students with the highest qua

lity experiences on which to build their careers as performers and educators. Davis, director of bands, and Joseph Parisi, associate director of bands, are committed to sharing great art with the world at the highest professional level.

08/31/2026

🎶 AN EXCITING FALL AHEAD AT UMKC! 🎶

Under the leadership and guidance of Dr. Joseph Parisi, we are thrilled to welcome two of the most respected voices in the wind band world to the UMKC campus as part of our Fall Concert Series:

🎵 Professor Jerry Junkin — Director of Bands at The University of Texas at Austin and Artistic Director & Conductor of the Dallas Winds
🎵 Professor Craig Kirchhoff — Director of Bands Emeritus at the University of Minnesota

We’re excited for our ensembles to experience the artistry and musical insight Professors Junkin and Kirchhoff will bring to UMKC. And we’re even more thrilled to share these special performances with our Kansas City community! 🎶

Great music, inspiring guests, and an exciting semester ahead! ROO UP! 💙💛🦘

08/26/2026

🎶 WE’RE BACK, ROOS!!!

New semester. New music. Same incredible energy! 🎺🎷🥁🔥

The UMKC Bands are officially back in action, and we couldn’t be more excited to fill the rehearsal rooms with music again. Here’s to a semester full of great performances, new friendships, unforgettable moments, and LOTS of music-making! 🙌🎶💥

ROO UP!!! 💙💛🦘

08/25/2026

Congratulations to Jonathan Borja (MM Flute ’05; MM Musicology ’10; DMA Flute ’10; former faculty) on the release of his new album, Vientos, celebrating the flute music of Mexican composer Arturo Rodriguez! 💿✨

This project has so many UMKC connections! 💙💛 The album features fellow flute alumni Sophia Tegart (DMA Flute ’11) and Hannah Porter Occeña (BM Flute ’11), and includes Cuando Hablan los Vientos, a work that was commissioned and received its first performance at UMKC with the UMKC Wind Ensemble, conducted by Dr. Joseph Parisi. The album was also recorded by UMKC’s own Robert Beck (BLA ’94; MFA ’99).

🎧 Vientos is now available on streaming platforms — give it a listen!
https://music.apple.com/us/album/vientos-the-flute-music-of-arturo-rodr%C3%ADguez/6804785297

08/20/2026

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS, CONNOR! 🎉

We are thrilled to congratulate current Ph.D. candidate Connor Fetting on his new appointment at Sam Houston State University as Visiting Assistant Professor of Music and Assistant Director of Bands! We are so proud to celebrate this exciting next chapter and can’t wait to see the impact Professor Fetting will make as a conductor, educator, and musician. Congratulations on this well-deserved achievement! 💙💛🦘

08/17/2026

Looking for a place to make music and meet new people? The UMKC Campus Band brings students, faculty, staff, and community members together each week to create a fun and enriching musical experience. We rehearse every Monday evening from 7:30–9:30 p.m.. Performances are at 7:30pm on Monday, October 12th and Monday, December 7th.

Campus Band is open to all UMKC students, faculty, staff, and community members with prior experience playing a woodwind, brass, or percussion instrument. There is no audition or limitation on instrumentation. Whether you’re looking to keep playing your instrument, meet other musicians, or simply make music for fun, we’d love to have you join us!

Interested in playing with Campus Band in the fall? Rehearsals begin August 31st! Find registration info at the link below or email [email protected] with any questions.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/10ofC6fp3jslZq__rVOFw-iQLpzz9qlQA/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=103824150823476424279&rtpof=true&sd=true

07/28/2026

Check out the Conservatory Wind Ensemble’s recording of Aaron Perrine’s “Under the Harvest Moon,” produced by Voce Custom Recording! 🎵🌕

07/27/2026

🗣️ Auditions for The Mob are now OPEN! Be a part of Kansas City’s premier pep band!

Audition requirements/instructions can be found in the link below and close at 11:59 PM on Friday, August 7th.

https://umkc.box.com/s/s9p2yctfprfta1d7u8kf9zy42wrd59ug

Membership is open to all UMKC students, undergraduate and graduate! Instrumentation and other details can be found on the audition information page.

We’re looking forward to another great year supporting UMKC’s athletics!

Roo Up! 🦘

06/12/2026

That's a wrap on KCCS 2026!

Participants engaged with inspiring presentations from Dr. Joseph Parisi, UMKC musicology faculty members Dr. Andrew Granade and Dr. Jane Sylvester, and former NAfME President Deborah Confredo. Their expertise and insights challenged us to think deeply about music, teaching, and leadership.

Most of all, we were inspired by the conductors, who led with musicianship and vulnerability. Their willingness to take risks, share their artistry, and grow alongside one another made this week truly special!

Thank you to everyone who helped make KCCS a memorable experience. Roo Up!!!

06/09/2026

KCCS is officially underway! We’re thrilled to welcome participants from 16 different states to the UMKC campus for a week of music-making, collaboration, and growth.

We’re especially excited to have Dr. Kevin Sedatole serving as our guest conducting clinician and Dr. Chen Yi sharing insights on her band music in a featured lecture. Here’s to an inspiring week of learning from these remarkable artists and educators!

05/20/2026

Carol Jantsch is in the house!!! 🎶

We’re excited to welcome Carol Jantsch, principal tubist of the Philadelphia Orchestra, as a guest artist with the Conservatory Wind Symphony for the Midwest Regional Tuba and Euphonium Conference here at UMKC. She’ll perform Giancarlo Castro D’Addona’s Tuba Concerto at tonight’s headline concert along with Professor Jarrett McCourt performing Kevin Day’s Metallic Figures. Catch them both at 7:30PM CT in White Recital Hall!

Address

James C Olson Performing Arts Center, 4949 Cherry Street
Kansas City, MO
64110

Telephone

+18162352900

Website

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