Performances and News
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In the mood for live performances in music, dance and theatre? There's always something happening at UMKC Conservatory — and we do our best to capture it all. Check out our livestream channel to see what's happening today and experience incredible performances by Conservatory students, faculty and guest artists.
Performances and Events
The Conservatory produces about 500 performances each academic year — on campus and in the community. They include major student productions in Music, Dance and Theatre as well as recitals, main stage opera, choral concerts, master classes, guest lecturers and more — most of which are free. Find out what's coming up next.
In the News
Honoring a Legacy of Dance and Dedication
4 Aug 2025 | Tatiana Dokoudovska shaped Kansas City ballet for generations Read full story Honoring a Legacy of Dance and Dedication
Conservatory Graduate Earns Fulbright Grant to Study in Austria
13 Jun 2025 | Composer Ian Yeonchan Chung to study music composition Read full story Conservatory Graduate Earns Fulbright Grant to Study in Austria
UMKC Releases 2025 Spring Dean’s List
7 Jul 2025 | More than 1,900 students recognized Read full story UMKC Releases 2025 Spring Dean’s List
Experience Crescendo
Learn more about Crescendo, the Conservatory's annual event and fundraiser that features performances from hundreds of talented student artists and musicians.
Research Spotlight
UMKC Conservatory's Director of Music Therapy and Associate Professor, Dr. Amy Robertson, is a board-certified music therapist who specializes in working with premature infants. Learn more about her research on the benefits of music therapy for extremely preterm infants born at 25-28 weeks.