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