Performance Schedule
Performance Schedule
and Rotunda Events - 2026
and Rotunda Events - 2026
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Senate Exhibit
Dance/Spoken Word Performances
MAAE Awards
World Premiere Performance - "March Majestic"
Rotunda Concert
Youth Art Month Recognition
South Steps Concerts
Governor's Garden Concerts
For Guests - Arriving and entering the Capitol Building
For Guests - Arriving and entering the Capitol Building
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Parking may prove to be a challenge this year since the Madison Street Garage is no longer available. We've made arrangements for remote parking and a shuttle which will run from 7:30am-3:20pm. Access additional parking and shuttle information.
ENTERING THE BUILDING: Guests at the Capitol enter the building through the security checkpoint at the "Carriage Entrance" under the south steps, which can be accessed from the sidewalks at the southeast and southwest corners of the building.
(If you climb all the stairs, you will have a great view, but you will be unable to enter the building from there.)
Busses are have specific unloading, parking and loading locations at the request of Capitol Facilities and Capitol Police. Please see Map for more details.
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Senate Student Fine Arts Exhibit Recognition - Rotunda
8:30 - Meet and Greet with Student Artists and Senators
9:00 - Awards Recognition Ceremony
Dance, Spoken Word and Virtual Performances - Rotunda
10:15 - 1st performance
Ursuline Academy of Dance
Dance Routine: Rooted in Joy: Lean on Me
Superintendent: Peggy Slater, Principal: Mark Michalski, Director: Jean Woodward
Grades 9-12
10:22 - 2nd performance
SW Missouri Student Leaders
Superintendent: Merlyn Johnson, Principal: Tyler Willis, Director: Talana Hinson
Grades: 9-12; Cassville, Web City, Seneca, and Carl Junction High Schools
Reader Theatre: Voices of the American Dream
10:29 - 3rd performance
Poetry Out Loud: Claire Dunkin
Hickman High School
Superintendent: Dr. Jeff Klein, Principal: Mary Grupe, Director: Ryan Tolbert
Poetry recitation: Introduction by Alice Duer Miller, Suppose by Phoebe Cary, How Near to Fairyland by Yone Noguchi
10:36 - 4th performance
Spoken Word: Bentley Crider
Carl Junction High School
Principal: Keith Robertson, Speech and Debate Educator: Kristina Alford, Title: Sunday Best
10:43 - 5th performance
Spoken Word: Brooklynn McGehee
Carl Junction High School
Principal: Keith Robertson, Speech and Debate Educator: Kristina Alford, Title: Reflections
10:45 - 6th performance
Content Creation Junior Division: Kiley Arnold
House Springs Elementary
Principal: Angela Ritzel, Art Educator: Michelle Howard, Title: Fine Arts in Every School Every Day
10:46 - 7th performance
Content Creation: Senior Division Jaina Mazdra
Oakville High School
Superintendent: Dr. Jeff Haug, Principal: Brian Brennan, Art Educator: Isabelle Zurcher
Title: In the Wings
10:49 8th performance
CMS Jazz Collective
Community Music School of Webster University
Fine Arts Coordinator: Nicole Springer, Music Director: Nicholas Savage
Grades 9-12
Repertoire: C Jam Blues by Duke Ellington
Finale Rehearsal
Finale Rehearsal
As many participants as possible are encouraged to attend this 15 minute time for the Finale Director to give instructions and to rehearse Verse 1 and 4.
MAAE Awards Ceremony - Rotunda
MAAE Awards Ceremony - Rotunda
MAAE Content Creation Awards Ceremony
11:00 - Kiley Arnold, Junior Division
11:05 - Jaina Mazdra, Senior Division
11:10 - Video presentations
MAAE Student Arts Ambassador
11:20 - Vindhya Varanasi
MAAE Annual Awards Recognition Ceremony
11:30 - Creativity and Innovation in Teaching - Elizabeth Barker
11:35 - Administrator of the Year - Dr. Tricia DeGraff
11:40 - Arts Community Champion - Erin Price
11:45 - Government Arts Advocate Award - Rep. Ed. Lewis
11:50 - Lifetime Achievement Award for Leadership in Arts Education
11:55 - Special World Premiere Performance - "March Majestic"
Live Performances - Rotunda
Live Performances - Rotunda
11:55 Welcome
Phyllis Pasley, MAAE Executive Director
12:00 1st performance
Marshfield High School Wind Ensemble
Superintendent: Mike Henry, Principal: Nicki Thompson, Director: Rick Castens
Grades: 9-12
Repertoire: March Majestic composed by Geir Knutson
12:08 2nd performance
Hazelwood West Orchestra
Deputy Superintendent: Dr. Rhonda Key, Principal: Dr. Demetrius Adams, Director: Beth Schmiedeke
Grades: 9-12
Repertoire: Legend by David O'Fallon, Orange Jam by Jeffery Bishop
12:16 3rd performance
Hickory Hills 6th and 7th Grade Choir
Superintendent: Dr. Granita Lathan, Principal: Stephanie Young, Director: Joyce Brown, Collaborative Pianist: Melissa Pycke
Grades: 6-8
Repertoire: Missouri Composers, Come Back For a Moment by Taylor Schaffer, Hold Fast to Dreams by Susan LaBarr
12:24 4th performance
Francis Howell Middle School Choir
Superintendent: Mark Delaney, Principal: Kirsteen James, Director: Olivia Howard, Collaborative Pianist: Patrick Keller
Grades: 7-8
Repertoire: Becoming You by Bethany Main, Missouri Composer (Kansas City, MO) and Lovely Day by Bill Withers arr. by Robert T. Gibson, strong ties to the Missouri Choral Community.
12:32 5th performance
Varsity Treble Choir (Nixa)
Superintendent: Dr. Gearl Loden, Principal: Amy Thomas, Director: Dr. Blake Richter, & Lauren Vomund, Collaborative Pianist:
Grades: 7-8
Repertoire: Nine Hundred Miles, Begin Again
12:40 6th performance
Owensville Troubadours
Superintendent: Jerri Kay Hardy, Principal: Kris Altemeyer, Director: Bethanie Ward
Grades: 9-12
Repertoire: O Sing Joyfully by Batten, ed. Fowler, Daniel, Daniel Servant of the Lord arr. Moore
12:48 7th performance
Lawson High School Select Choir
Superintendent: Michael Stephenson, Principal: Daniel Peter, Director: Amanda Covey, Collaborative Pianist: Mary Russell
Grades: 9-12
Repertoire: Hands by Sedek, Our America arr. Higgins
12:56 Finale performance
America the Beautiful
Verses 1 and 4
Guest Conductor: Amanda Covey, Lawson High School, Collaborative Pianist: Mary Russell
Please join in singing. Click here for lyrics.
Please join in singing. Click here for lyrics.
America the Beautiful
Lyrics: Katharine Lee Bates, Music: Samuel A. Ward
verse 1
O beautiful for spacious skies,
For amber waves of grain,
For purple mountain majesties
Above the fruited plain!
America! America!
God shed His grace on thee
And crown thy good with brotherhood
From sea to shining sea!
- - - - - - - -
verse 4
O beautiful for patriot dream
That sees beyond the years
Thine alabaster cities gleam
Undimmed by human tears!
America! America!
God shed His grace on thee
And crown thy good with brotherhood
From sea to shining sea!
Youth Art Month (YAM) Recognition Ceremony
Youth Art Month (YAM) Recognition Ceremony
1:00 Registration
1:30 Recognition Ceremony
South Step Performances
South Step Performances
1:10 Welcome
Dr. Melissa A. Cooper, Director of Public Policy
1:15 1st performance
Marshfield High School Wind Ensemble
Superintendent: Mike Henry
Principal: Nicki Thompson
Director: Rick Castens
Grades: 9-12
Repertoire: March Majestic composed by Geir Knutson; The Liberty Bell March……by John Philip Sousa; Yorkshire Ballad……by James Barnes; On The Banks…..by Matt Conway
1:40 2nd performance
Forsyth 5-6 Choir
Superintendent: Jeff Mingus
Principal: Sandra Goss
Director: Payton Burnett
Grades: 5-6
Repertoire: Americans We, Oh I Love America, Declaration
2:00 5th performance
Repmo Jazz (Republic Middle School)
Superintendent: Matt Pierce
Principal:Tracy Williams
Director: Daniel Wyman
Grades: 7-8
Repertoire:
Governor's Garden Performances
Governor's Garden Performances
12:55 Welcome
Kristen Englehart, Fine Arts Education Week Coordinator
1:00 1st performance
Tolton Catholic Blazer Band
Superintendent: Erin Vader, Principal: Daniel Everett, Director: Brian Parks
Grades: 9-11
Repertoire: Safety (March)....Harold Bennett/arr. Larry Clark; Ancient Skies.......Gavin Lendt; Ritmo y Sabor.......Jorge Vargas
1:15 2nd performance
Fredericktown Jazz Band
Superintendent: Shannon Henson, Principal: Nickey Reutzel, Director: Shelby Leo
Grades: 9-12
Repertoire: Girl from Ipanema, Mary Jane's Last Dance,Take the A Train
1:30 4th performance
Fredericktown Winterguard
Superintendent: Shannon Henson, Principal: Nickey Reutzel, Director: Shelby Leo
Grades: 9-12
Colorguard Routine: Celestial Voyage
Enjoy the performances!
1st Floor Rotunda, South Steps and Governors Garden
Visit your legislators!
Share your story about the value of arts education!
If you are able to meet with an elected official let us know!
Please complete the google form following the visit.
Tap for tips for a successful visit.
Tips for a successful legislator visit:
Plan ahead!
Contact your legislator and arrange a meeting time that fits the obligations of your Fine Arts Education Day activities.
Tell your story! Each time one of our decision-makers learns about the hard work of your students and their teachers, we build a bridge that can support arts-friendly future decisions.
If you have a specific "ask" prepare a document (letter, note, card, flyer) and leave it with them.
Suggested asks:
Restore core funding of $10.1M to the Missouri Arts Council,
Restore funding of $1M for MO Humanities
Fully fund the Missouri Academies for $1.1M to eliminate economic barriers for students with limited financial means. (MO Academies of MO Scholars Academy and MO Fine Arts Academy share a line item in the state budget)
Take a picture of the legislator with members of your group.
Thank them for their service and their time. Handing them a few student generated notes are also helpful.
Let the Alliance know about your visit using this form.
You can also access the elected official visit form throught the QR code below.
Participants: Contact your legislators directly to make an appointment.
You can also...
View the Senate Student Fine Arts Exhibit!
Visit Youth Art Month (YAM) Displays!
Experience the art and architecture of the Capitol building!
Tour the Capitol and Visit the museum
Click to learn more about the activities and opportunities around the Capitol.
VISIT EXHIBITS
Youth Art Month Exhibits
3rd Floor rotunda - YAM
Lower level hallway connecting the Capitol with the Senate Parking Garage
Senate Exhibit
The Missouri Capitol is host to several exhibits. Check out the 3rd floor Famous Missourian's sculpture gallery, the "lunettes" and more!
Learn more on the "Enhance your visit" page
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DETAILED PROGRAMS
Capitol Rotunda Events
Capitol Rotunda Events
8:30-9:00am Senate Exhibit Meet & Greet
9:00-10:00am Student Senate Fine Arts Exhibit Recognition Ceremony
10:00-11:00am Rotunda Performances
Ursuline Academy of Dance
SW Missouri Student Leaders
Content Creation: Junior Division Kiley Arnold
Content Creation: Senior Division Jaina Mazdra
Virtual Orchestra
MAAE Awards Ceremony
11:00-11:50 am
Students winners:
MAAE Student Arts Ambassador Vindhya Varanasi,
Blue Springs High School in
Blue Springs, MO,
MAAE’s Content Creation Winners:
Junior Division: Kiley Arnold,
4th Grade House Springs Elementary
House Springs, MO
Senior Division: Jaina Mazdra,
Mehlville School District, St. Louis, MO.
MAAE Fine Arts Awards
Administrator of the Year
-Dr. Tricia Degraff
Academy for Integrated Arts,
Kansas City, MO ;
Creativity and Innovation in Teaching
-Elizabeth Bauer-Barker,
Lebanon High School;
Arts Education Community Champion
-Erin Price,
St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO;
Government Champion for Arts Education - Representative Ed Lewis,
District 006,
Moberly, MO.
Special Achievement and Champion for Arts Education -
Musical Performances
Noon-1pm
Marshfield High School Wind Ensemble
Hazelwood West Orchestra
Hickory Hills 6th, 7th 8th Grade Choir
directed by: Joyce Brown,
Collaborative pianist: Melissa Pycke
Come Back For a Moment by Taylor Schaeffer (2.50)
Hold Fast to Dreams by Susan LaBarr (4:40)
(Missouri Composers)
Francis Howell Middle School Choir
"Becoming You" by Bethany Main (3:08)
"Lovely Day" by Bill Withers, arranged by Robert T. Gibson
(4:00)
Varsity Treble Choir (Nixa)
Nine Hundred Miles Begin Again 8 minutes
Owensville Troubadours
O Sing Joyfully and ? (not sure of 2nd song just yet) - total time will be 5-6 minutes
Lawson High School
Hands by Sedek (2:00) and Our America arr. by Higgins (4:00)
12:51 pm - Finale Performance
America the Beautiful-Ward
Feel free to join us in singing.
click to view lyrics v
America the Beautiful
Lyrics: Katharine Lee Bates,
Music: Samuel A. Ward
verse 1
O beautiful for spacious skies,
For amber waves of grain,
For purple mountain majesties
Above the fruited plain!
America! America!
God shed His grace on thee
And crown thy good with brotherhood
From sea to shining sea!
verse 2
O beautiful for patriot dream
That sees beyond the years
Thine alabaster cities gleam
Undimmed by human tears!
America! America!
God shed His grace on thee
And crown thy good with brotherhood
From sea to shining sea!
1:15pm - Youth Art Month Recognition Ceremony
South Steps Performances
South Steps Performances
(Inclement weather performance space:)
Finale Rehearsal
Marshfield High School Wind Ensemble
Forsyth 5-6 Choir
Paseo Treble Choir
Hickory Hills 6, 7-8 Choirs
Governor's Garden Performances
Governor's Garden Performances
(Inclement weather performance space:)
Republic Middle School
Tolton Catholic Blazer Band
Fredericktown Jazz Band
Fredericktown Winterguard
Visual Art Recognition Ceremonies
Thursday - April 9, 2026
click for schedule details
Senate Student Fine Arts Exhibit
8:30am-noon
and
Youth Art Month
1:15pm-2:15pm
Arriving and entering the Capitol Building
Arriving and entering the Capitol Building
Guests at the Capitol enter the building through the security checkpoint at the "Carriage Entrance" under the south steps, which can be accessed from the sidewalks at the southeast and southwest corners of the building.
(If you climb all the stairs, you will have a great view, but you will be unable to enter the building from there.)
Access additional parking and shuttle information.
Busses are have specific unloading, parking and loading locations at the request of Capitol Facilities and Capitol Police. Please see Map for more details.
Award Presentation - Rotunda
Award Presentation - Rotunda
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