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.

With its beginnings in traditional tango, the Argentine composer's work has taken on new life through different instrumentations, adaptations, and genre-bending arrangements.

Explore how Silvestre Revueltas’ 'Sensemayá' — which will be performed by the UMKC Conservatory Wind Symphony on April 26 — reflects the dynamic political and artistic landscape in which it was written.

Winners of the No Divide Art Song Competition will be featured as part of No Divide KC's 'Come As You Are' concert.