Director Details 2026
Director Details 2026
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Tips for Entering the Capitol Building
Tips for Entering the Capitol Building
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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. Entrances are staffed by Missouri Capitol Police utilizing both magnetometers and X-ray conveyors for security screening. These public entrances are also used by school groups, contract employees, special guests, members of the media and others. Learn more about Capitol security here.
(If you climb all the south stairs, you will have a great view, but you will be unable to enter the building from that location.)
Access additional parking and shuttle information.
Note: Busses are have specific unloading, parking and loading locations at the request of Capitol Facilities and Capitol Police.
See Bus Information for more details.
EXPAND YOUR FIELD TRIP
EXPAND YOUR FIELD TRIP
OTHER CAPITOL AREA STUDENT LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Looking for additional learning activities for your group? Visit our EXPAND YOUR FIELD TRIP PAGE to learn more!
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SPOKEN WORD PERFORMANCES are scheduled between 10:00 and 11:00 in the Rotunda.
See performance schedule for more details.
ROTUNDA MUSICAL PERFORMANCES Noon-1:00 p.m.
LIVE musical performances are allowed from noon - 1 p.m only
LIVE musical performances are allowed from noon - 1 p.m only
FINALE SONG: America the Beautiful - Public Domain Arrangements.
We will sing the first and fourth verses in unison or parts with accompaniment since we have High School, Middle School and Elementary choirs. Find here a link to the public domain sheet music - - Unison SATB
All performers, All Spoken Word Performers, All Tech Theatre Displays, All Visual Artists
are invited to perform in the Finale of the Live Music Performance in the Capitol Rotunda
Weather permitting, a rehearsal for the Finale will be conducted
on the South Steps (facing the city - not the river) at 11:30 - 11:45 am.
Please plan to attend so your students can meet the conductor
and rehearse the finale song - America the Beautiful - all together.
LIVE MUSICAL PERFORMANCE DIRECTOR DETAILS
NOON - 1:00PM - CAPITOL ROTUNDA
NOON - 1:00PM - CAPITOL ROTUNDA
Stage Directions for Capitol Performances
Each ensemble in the rotunda each have a 7 min time period which includes getting on and off stage and any set-up.
To fit that 7 minute time frame it is recommended that the group perform 2 selections only.
Please review the performance schedule for your specific performance time.
Choral Groups - Plan to arrange your students in either a 3-row or 4-row configuration.
RISER ACCOMODATIONS
There will be five - (3 step Wenger risers) in place.
Please plan to arrange your students in a minimum of 3 rows and a maximum of 4 rows.
3 rows
4 rows
Entering the Performance Space - Please note the line up and stage direction notes for your group on the map image. (Stage Right is the conductors Left , Stage LEFT is the conductors Right.)
Rotunda line up for Noon - 1:00 pm Performances
STAGE MOVEMENT DETAILS
STAGE MOVEMENT -- FINALE PERFORMANCE LINE UP and DETAILS
The map above indicates the location your students will wait prior to their performance time, and the directions from which they will enter.
AFTER your performance, students exit and take their positions as indicated in the group-specific directions below on the grand staircase.
See the Finale Position Chart image below for the specific stairstep area standing assignments.
Important: After their performance and while seated in public view on the stairs, Please instruct your students to sit quietly and not distract from the next performing group.
All performers will stand to sing the finale: America the Beautiful - verse 1 and verse 4.
We are pleased to welcome Amand Covey from Lawson High School
as our 2026 Finale Guest Conductor.
Weather permitting, a rehearsal for the Finale will be conducted
on the South Steps (facing the city - not the river) at 11:30-11:45 am.
Please plan to attend so your students can meet the conductor and rehearse the finale song together.
1. Hickory Hill 6-7 Choir will enter from Stage Left and take position on the risers. Exit stage left and go up the stairs.
2. Francis Howell MS Choir - will enter from Stage Right and take position on the risers. Exit stage right and go up the stairs.
3. Nixa Varsity Treble Choir - will enter from Stage Left and take position on the risers. Exit Stage Left and go up the stairs.
4. Owensville Troubadours- will enter from Stage Right and take position on the risers. Exit Stage Right and go up the Stairs
5. Lawson HS Select Choir - will enter from Stage Left and take position on the risers. Choir will remain on risers during Finale.
6. Forsyth 5-6 Choir - will enter from Stage Right and take your position on the stairs or join Lawson HS on the risers.
7. Paseo Treble choir - will enter Stage Left and take your position on the stairs or join Lawson HS on the risers.
** #6 and #7 students can take their places when #5 Lawson HS Select Choir are entering on the risers. Please do not move during the perfomances.
Finale Lineup on Rotunda Stairs and Risers
FINALE SONG: America the Beautiful - Public Domain Arrangements. We will sing the first and fourth verses in unison or parts with accompaniment since we have High School, Middle School and Elementary choirs. Find here a link to the public domain sheet music - - Unison SATB
We will rehearse at 11:45 on the South Steps (weather permitting). Following the rehearsal, choirs will go inside to their staging sides in the Rotunda for the noon performances.
NOTE: This section reflects the plans which were in place for Fine Arts Education Week 2025. This page will be updated as our plans become more firm
South Steps Performances
SOUTH STEPS PERFORMANCES
Each ensemble has a 15-minute block to set up and perform.. Performances are set up STAGE RIGHT for bands and STAGE LEFT for Choirs.. It is often windy in March, so be prepared as necessary. A sound system and keyboard will be available. In case of inclement weather, afternoon performances will be in the Governor's Building on the 4th Floor. (See Map Below)
Lunch will also be occuring on the bottom steps so you will have an audience. Please have your groups wait on the upper steps on your performance side.
Alternative Performing Space
In case of inclement weather and if outdoor performances on the South Steps are not possible and alternate performing space will be announced. This space is still pending.
PIZZA SNACK on the South Steps
PIZZA Snack - more details
Lunch will be served near the South Steps in two shifts beginning at 11:00 am and 1:00 p.m. Lunch will include pizza, bottled water, and ice cream.
In the case of inclement weather, lunch service will be at an alternatie location. Still TBD.
Please help us make sure we have enough food. Feel free to provide info about the number of people (audience members and performers) we can expect from your school. Let us know about any special dietary needs and we will try to make accommodations. R.S.V.P Pizza Snack
BUSES: info from the Missouri State Museum at the Capitol
Buses and trucks/trailers should park in a lot by the Union Pacific depot....NOT AMTRAK. Take Capitol Drive to either Madison (in front of the Governor's Mansion) or Monroe. Turn left and go down the hill towards the river. It is OK to park on Madison in front of the Gov. Mansion.
CAPITOL ENTRANCE
The only access to the Capitol is through the Carriage Entrance (under the South Steps). Everyone has to go through security. Backpacks are a big hassle...have your kids leave them on the bus.
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. Entrances are staffed by Missouri Capitol Police utilizing both magnetometers and X-ray conveyors for security screening. These public entrances are also used by school groups, contract employees, special guests, members of the media and others. Learn more about Capitol security here.
(If you climb all the south stairs, you will have a great view, but you will be unable to enter the building from that location.)
Access additional parking and shuttle information.
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.
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.
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