UMKC Conservatory student Beth Christensen spent a year as resident artist at the Claridge Court Independent Living Community in Prairie Village, KS. During her time there, she performed concerts and interacted with residents, who shared stories and insights about how music has improved their lives. One resident adding that "it's better than listening to politics."

This upcoming weekend, the Kansas City Symphony will be performing an electric, dance-inducing piece of music by the Argentinian composer Alberto Ginastera. Learn more about this piece of music that showcases the unique sounds of the orchestra and will get your toes tapping.

From practice rooms to concert halls, Franz Liszt's Transcendental Etudes present pianists with musical and technical hurdles that result in magical performances.

During their April 13 concert as part of UMKC Conservatory's América Festival, Trio Sanromá will share music from Caribbean composers. Learn more about the group and a few of the composers that will be featured on their program.

Carolina Heredia's "Ius in bello" explores the interaction between Venezuelan police and protestors during civil unrest in 2004. As part of UMKC Conservatory's América Festival, hear the Mizzou New Music Ensemble perform this work.

On April 11, Ebonee Thomas will perform the world premiere of Luis Quintana's "Huraké" for solo flute as part of UMKC Conservatory's América Festival. Learn more about this work and its influences.

As part of UMKC Conservatory's inaugural América Festival, guitarist Arturo Castro Nogueras will present a program of works for solo guitar, including Roberto Sierra's stunning "Sonata para guitarra."

Andy Akiho's 'Seven Pillars' combines visual effects and flashing lights with unconventional instruments such as glass bottles and boxes for a fun and highly syncopated piece for percussion. Learn more about this cutting-edge piece recently performed by UMKC's Ensemble in Residence: Sandbox Percussion.

Trailblazing contemporary composer Jennifer Jolley is deconstructing the familiar march style through a new work while also addressing the long running political instability between North and South Korea.

Queen Elizabeth II died on Thursday at 96. Her 70 year reign was the longest in British history. Honor her life and legacy with music inspired by Queen Elizabeth I.