UCM Music

04/24/2026

NEW FACULTY ANNOUNCEMENT!

We are so excited to welcome Dr. Kacey Kennedy in the fall as our new Assistant Professor of Music Education/Assoc. Director of Choral Activities!

Dr. Kacey Kennedy is a teacher educator, conductor and researcher dedicated to preservice music education and music literacy pedagogy. She holds a PhD in Music Education from the University of Missouri where she specialized in vocal music education and music literacy instruction. She also holds a Master of Music Education from Central Methodist University, and a Bachelor of Music Education from Culver-Stockton College. Her extensive professional background is defined by its breadth, encompassing nearly a decade of public school teaching in the Wentzville School District—where she taught everything from elementary general music to advanced choirs—alongside leadership roles at both the secondary and collegiate levels. Most recently, she served as the Assistant Director of Choral Activities at Troy Buchanan High School and previously led the choral program at Huntingdon College in Montgomery, Alabama.

Dr. Kennedy’s primary research areas include music literacy and music literacy instruction, preservice teacher education, and preservice and public school curriculum development with additional interests in community-building and popular music education. She has published research related to these areas of interest in the Journal of Popular Music Education and the Missouri School Music Magazine, and is an active presenter in state, national, and international research settings. Additionally, Dr. Kennedy shares her passion for music and music education through her work as a clinician and adjudicator.

Welcome to the UCM Music family, Dr. Kennedy!

03/30/2026

West and East converge in Warrensburg tonight! Guest artist Lucy Tan will present a recital featuring works by Chopin, Beethoven, Tan Dun, and Chen Yi. Concert starts at 7pm, admission is free. No tickets required.

03/16/2026

Our MOXsonic Festival getting some love in the press!

WARRENSBURG – The University of Central Missouri’s department of Music Technology and Composition is hosting its sixth annual Missouri Experimental Sonic Arts– or MOXsonic– Festival Thursday, …

03/10/2026

The UCM Choir is in Greece right now and about to perform at University of Athens! Livestream is in the comments, check it out!

02/11/2026

Day two of the choir tour included Carthage and Bolivar High Schools...and a trip to BUC-EES! What a fantastic tour... :-)

02/10/2026

Day 1 of the Choir Tour was a HUGE success!!! High School in Nevada, multiple high school classes in Neosho, middle school....followed by an evening concert!

02/08/2026

Dress rearsal is AMAZING! Come to the concert of Quartet for the End of Time tomorrow, featuring TWO Grammy award recipients including our own Dr. Elisabeth Stimpert as well as her co-band member of Alarm Will Sound Dr. Courtney Orlando! Dr. Mia Kim and Dr. Michael Bersin also featured and sounding fantastic!

02/06/2026

Please join us in congratulating UCM’s own Dr. Elisabeth Stimpert on her recent 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐌𝐌𝐘 𝐰𝐢𝐧! 🏆

As a member of the ensemble Alarm Will Sound, Dr. Stimpert just took home the award for Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance. You can catch this world-class talent live right here on campus!

Join us this Monday for a powerful performance of Olivier Messiaen’s masterpiece, "Quartet for the End of Time."

📅 Monday, Feb. 9
🕖 7:00 P.M.
📍Hart Recital Hall (Utt Building)
🎟️ Free Admission

Dr. Stimpert (clarinet) will be joined by faculty members Mia Kim (piano) and Michael Bersin (cello), along with guest violinist Courtney Orlando. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to celebrate our Grammy-winning faculty!

Follow the link to learn more: https://bit.ly/3Md6vk4

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12/13/2025

Applications are officially being accepted for our next Music Education/Assoc. Director of Choral Activities faculty member!

This a brand new tenure-track position in response to our growth. Please share far and wide to help us find the best candidate!

University of Central Missouri School Of Visual And Performing Arts Division of Music Warrensburg, MO 64093 Vacancy: Music Education/Assistant Director of Choral Activities Rank: Assistant Professor Type: Full-time, tenure-track, 9-month contract Appointment Begins: August

11/19/2025

EXCITING NEWS - PLEASE SHARE!

Because of continued growth, we are delighted to announce that UCM Music will be conducting a search for a brand new tenure-track faculty member to head our Music Education program and serve as Assistant Director of Choral Activities. This new member of our team would begin in August 2026.

While the position is in the process of being posted officially, we want to get the word out as soon as possible. Read more about the position at the following link, and please share far and wide!

We'll be back again soon to update when the official application is open. Until then, let's celebrate!

University of Central Missouri School Of Visual And Performing Arts Division of Music Warrensburg, MO 64093 Vacancy: Music Education/Assistant Director of Choral Activities Rank: Assistant Professor Type: Full-time, tenure-track, 9-month contract Appointment Begins: August