Graduating students are recognized for their outstanding academic performance, community leadership and service
May 15, 2023
UMKC students who presented are from the Conservatory, School of Humanities and Social Sciences and School of Science and Engineering
Apr 18, 2023
15 alumni and one family honored
Mar 23, 2023
Blanton and Haber to spend research year abroad
Mar 23, 2023
For the sixth year in a row, the program was ranked among Top 10 by The Hollywood Reporter.
Mar 15, 2023
Carl Allen is the drummer on a record nominated for Best Large Jazz Ensemble
Jan 31, 2023
More than 800 degrees conferred
Dec 18, 2022
Generosity from donors enables the UMKC Conservatory to expand their Keyboard Area
Nov 29, 2022
Annette Luyben continues her family’s history of supporting musicians
Nov 29, 2022
UMKC faculty bring music program to prison, inspiring hope
Nov 29, 2022
The fine-tuned eccentricities of Paul Rudy.
Nov 17, 2022
Yotam Haber wins $15,000 to write a major new work
Nov 15, 2022
Conservatory graduate Douglas Enderle makes surprise announcement at Crescendo reception
Nov 08, 2022
Annual benefit performance is the Conservatory’s largest fundraising event
Nov 07, 2022
The Urban Music Scene reviews "Back Home in Kansas City" due out October 7 on Smoke Sessions Records
Aug 08, 2022
World-renowned professor mentors UMKC ballet student
Oct 14, 2022
Board of Curators selects two faculty members to receive Curators’ Distinguished Professorship, the university’s highest academic honor
Oct 06, 2022
Doctoral student En-Ting Hsu is helping Kansas City children embrace her art
Sep 07, 2022
From academic realignment to new student-focused partnerships and more, it's been a busy summer on our campuses
Aug 12, 2022
Award Ceremony Honors Two Years of Faculty Excellence
May 19, 2022
Graduate Certificate in Performing Arts Management prepares next generation of leaders for performing arts organizations
May 18, 2022
Thomas Rosenkranz headed to Taiwan
May 06, 2022
Work from variety of disciplines showcased at annual symposium
May 05, 2022
Sixteen alumni and one family were honored at the April event
May 02, 2022
Recital and rehearsal spaces will get improved soundproofing and technology
Apr 21, 2022
Gary Abbott, Professor of Dance, was honored with a Guggenheim Fellowship for choreography
Apr 13, 2022
Students conduct research on cancer, jazz, earthquakes and more
Apr 12, 2022
UMKC alumna Joy Franz (B.M. '64) has graced stages worldwide
Apr 18, 2022
The awards recognize staff excellence and milestone achievements
Mar 28, 2022
2022 GRAMMY® nominations include Roo faculty and alumnus
Mar 25, 2022
The program was ranked by The Hollywood Reporter
Mar 14, 2022
Hieu Bui is a national semi-finalist in the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival playwriting competition
Mar 10, 2022
UMKC Professor and Chinese-American Chen Yi’s concert was called “very and rhythmic.”
Mar 09, 2022
Conservatory alumna shares how UMKC and Kansas City connections helped advance her career
Feb 23, 2022
More than $2 million has helped enrich academic careers of more than 2,000 women
Feb 22, 2022
UMKC honors Xi Wang, Ph.D. with the Conservatory Alumni Achievement award
Feb 17, 2022
James Mobberley was recognized by the American Academy of Arts and Letters for music composition
Feb 17, 2022
Faculty donation leads to collaboration between professors in the School of Medicine and UMKC Conservatory to yield safer surgeries
Jan 19, 2022
High flying dancers and vibrant musicians and actors took center stage at the 25th annual Crescendo Benefit Gala.
Dec 21, 2021
New Roo alumni celebrate graduation in the heart of Kansas City
Dec 20, 2021
A year of investment, innovation and bold initiatives
Dec 13, 2021
The 2022 Grammy Awards are set to air Jan. 31
Nov 29, 2021
Kansas Public Radio reports on this three-day festival of the music
Oct 21, 2021
UMKC Dance brings work and art to the community
Oct 19, 2021
Dancing Into A New Era: Local Company Marks 30 Years of the Best Contemporary American Choreography
Sep 23, 2021
How can I learn about Tennessee Williams?
Sep 21, 2021
Nov. 12 is the date for UMKC Conservatory Crescendo Gala 2021
Sep 20, 2021
Students in the Division of Theater at UMKC return to in-person productions
Sep 14, 2021
KCUR: Meet Carl Allen
Sep 03, 2021
KC Applauds shares performance details with UMKC Theatre students
Aug 25, 2021
UMKC Theatre professor weighs-in
Aug 22, 2021
IN Kansas City magazine highlights UMKC Theatre, Heart of America Shakespeare Festival collaboration
Aug 23, 2021
The Independent covers upcoming music composition contest
Aug 12, 2021
Dragons Love Tacos, best-selling children’s book, comes to life on outdoor stage
Jul 22, 2021
Reviews are in for Coterie Theatre production with UMKC students, faculty
Jul 06, 2021
Kansas City performing arts media highlights UMKC Conservatory students in Apprentice Artist Program for the 2021-2022 season
Jun 24, 2021
Master of fine arts program consistently recognized as one of the best performing arts schools
Jun 24, 2021
UMKC Conservatory student is one of 35 fellows mentioned in Broadway World article
Jun 22, 2021
Kansas City Star includes the performance “Dragons Love Tacos” by the Coterie and performed by UMKC Theatre’s 306 Theatre Troupe
Jun 23, 2021
The Hollywood Reporter again ranks UMKC Theatre
Jun 19, 2021
Meet five recent UMKC graduates who went straight from campus to the first stage of a rewarding career
Jun 14, 2021
UMKC student Alexej Savreux has rereleased a collection of poetry that runs the gamut from broken hearts to complex physics theory.
Jun 10, 2021
Endowment benefits UMKC Conservatory and the Women’s Council Graduate Assistance Fund
Jun 03, 2021
Christopher Hart’s music career goes down many paths
May 25, 2021
UMKC piano professor battles – and overcomes – his sudden hearing loss.
May 17, 2021
Historic setting at Kauffman Stadium marks emergence from isolation
May 16, 2021
First round of funding from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation supports seven initiatives
May 14, 2021
Eleven students recognized for scholastic performance, community leadership and service
May 13, 2021
Beautiful exterior art abounds on the Volker and Health Sciences campuses
Apr 29, 2021
Hollywood Reporter ranks UMKC Theatre program
Apr 13, 2021
Examples available online all week
Apr 09, 2021
KSHB, KMBC, MSN report on UMKC Conservatory professor's hearing loss
Apr 01, 2021
Andrés Salguero to receive the UMKC Conservatory Alumni Achievement Award
Mar 23, 2021
New music show from KCUR: The Session With Hermon Mehari
Mar 12, 2021
Hermon Mehari hopes to engage listeners with old favorites and new discoveries
Mar 12, 2021
Performing arts alumni find new ways to reach audiences during pandemic shutdowns
Mar 11, 2021
Student composition featured in film festivals
Mar 10, 2021
The Beacon looks at higher education employees and where they rank on states’ vaccine priority schedules
Mar 03, 2021
KC Studio features Karen Brown
Feb 23, 2021
Volunteer-led 20 / 20 campaign exceeds goals
Feb 10, 2021
Arts publications promote UMKC Theatre production
Jan 21, 2021
Conservatory grad featured by Shawnee Mission Post
Jan 20, 2021
The Pitch reports on ways Kansas City arts organizations are partnering with others, including UMKC, during the pandemic
Jan 15, 2021
Columbia Missourian wrote about the music programs at UM System schools
Jan 17, 2021
UMKC Theatre's virtual co-production is featured
Jan 13, 2021
UMKC Conservatory student featured in Columbia Missourian
Dec 31, 2020
Actor and native Kansas Citian Don Cheadle delivers virtual address
Dec 21, 2020
Over $590,000 raised in this year’s fundraiser
Nov 24, 2020
David Thurmaier's podcast featured in national article
Nov 18, 2020
Grassroots effort leads to memorial scholarship
Nov 13, 2020
Conservatory faculty and students adjust to changes in classroom and teaching
Oct 28, 2020
The New York Times features Yotam Haber
Oct 20, 2020
Kansas City Star features UMKC student who is a Mad Science instructor
Oct 01, 2020
Sharing traditions, resources and what the month means to them
Sep 28, 2020
Conservatory piano faculty find creative ways to stay engaged with students and perform during social distancing
Sep 18, 2020