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Nick May with his saxophone.

The ‘I Exist Project’ is creating a soundtrack for Queer voices

Lilah Manning, Staff Writer
October 30, 2024

Melodies speak louder than words in Nicholas May’s ‘I Exist Project’, which shines a light on queer experiences and celebrates diversity.   Their mission is to help people understand and connect with a marginalized community through the creation and promotion of queer...

Ian Chung smiling in a room with orange walls.

UMKC’s Ian Chung takes the stage at Del Mar International Composers Symposium

Julius Briscoe, Staff Writer
October 13, 2024

  This year, the president of UMKC’s Composers Guild, Ian Chung, had the opportunity to showcase two of his works at the Del Mar International Composers Symposium (DMICS).   Chung showcased the works “Toy Soldier Blues” and “The Awakening”, the former being a more...

The Conservatory Singers conducted by student Robert Stubbs

The UMKC Conservatory starts the semester off with a weekend of performances

Hali Smith, Staff Writer
October 1, 2024

  Conservatory students got to showcase their abilities at the UMKC Family Weekend Concert.    It was the final of three performances that took place between Sept. 19 and Sept. 21 at 7:30 p.m. in White Recital Hall. The other events included the UMKC Jazz Faculty Concert...

Unseth with his work on a piano.

Alex Unseth’s symphony of success

Karine Robinson, Staff Writer
September 22, 2024

  Self-taught composer Alex Unseth is a business undergrad student and in 2023 he entered into a prestigious worldwide music competition winning the 2023 Best Symphonia of the Year award .    The Symphonina Foundation has an annual composer competition for the Best Symphonina...

A photo of the artist.

Pushing the Boundaries

Julius Briscoe, Staff Writer
April 24, 2024

  In the heart of Kansas City’s bustling music scene resides a unique figure known as God’s Computer.   Liam O’Hara, as he is known offstage, is not your average musician.    I had the opportunity to delve into the mind behind the music and explore the creative...

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