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UMKC Conservatory – Crescendo Gala 2021

November 12th is the date for UMKC Conservatory’s Crescendo Gala 2021. The evening, which will be held at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, will be a celebration of the 25th anniversary of the event. Honorary Chairmen Mary Kay and Charles Horner bring a long, familial testament of support for the Conservatory, and this year is no exception. The festivities will include a delightful dinner in the Brandmeyer Great Hall, followed by a showcase of the very talented students of the UMKC Conservatory in Helzberg Hall. Proceeds support student scholarships. 

Honorary Chairmen Mary Kay and Charles Horner

Also featured in the September 18, 2021 issue of The Independent

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