UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance – Crescendo
More than 1,100 guests enjoyed UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance’s Crescendo at The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. The November 4th event featured the incredible talent of 250 student and faculty members who performed on the Helzberg Hall stage. Susan Gordon and Scott Francis were the honorary chairmen, and Linda and Mike Lyon served as the chairmen.
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| The gorgeous décor in Brandmeyer Hall |
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| Ann Sundeen, Mary Montgomery and Jane Gard |
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| Logan Rutherford and Patsy O’Connor |
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| Nia Towe and DaJuan Johnson performed “Dream Within Reach.” |
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| UMKC Chancellor Leo and Yvette Morton, Dean Peter Witte, UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance; Chairmen Linda and Mike Lyon and Honorary Chairmen Susan Gordon and Scott Francis |
Additional photos featured in the December 17, 2016 issue
Photo Credit: Mark McDonald and James Allison
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