For more than a century, the UMKC Conservatory has advanced the arts, training talented professionals who have gone on to shape culture wherever they land. Learn about our vision, mission and guiding principles.
Founded in 1906 as the Kansas City Conservatory of Music, our institution has evolved from humble beginnings as the nation's first publically owned and supported conservatory into one of the country's premier academies for aspiring artists in the areas of music, theatre and dance.
Read more about our journey through the decades and learn how we've contributed to the art scene in our community and beyond.
