Conservatory Academy
Building the Kansas City Arts Community
The Conservatory Academy brings community programming, including summer camps, professional development, outreach through local schools, and private lessons for all ages and areas of study, to the Kansas City community. See which of our offerings is right for you.
Our Programs
Explore non-credit lessons and classes for children and adults of all skill levels and areas of study. Our offerings include programs throughout the school year and summer.
Preparatory Education
Take your talents to the next level with group lessons, individual lessons, and clinics and masterclasses delivered by Conservatory faculty and guest artists. Find out how to qualify, apply, enroll or register.
Community Outreach and Engagement Programs
The Conservatory Academy brings the arts to the community through our Conservatory Bridges program, a scholarship program that gives students with great artistic potential the opportunity to succeed in the performing arts.
Professional Development Opportunities
The Conservatory Academy offers professional development opportunities throughout the year, including special events, conducting symposiums and summer continuing education credit options.
Continuing education (for credit)
Choral Conducting Symposium (non-credit)
Summer Camps
Our intensive summer camps help students develop their performance skills and prepare for higher-level learning.
Festivals
Conservatory Academy festivals provide students and bands with unique opportunities to grow their skills and gain valuable feedback from expert instructors and guest clinicians. Community members may also be invited to join the festivities and experience amazing performances by festival participants.
Contact Us
Main Address
Main Academy Building, 5301 Charlotte St., Kansas City, MO 64110
Annex Address
Academy Annex Building, 5215 Rockhill Rd., Kansas City, MO 64110
Hours
M-F, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Get in Touch
816-235-2741, music-ce@umkc.edu