Music Organization List

1900 Building

The 1900 Building is the finest office/mixed use building in the Kansas City area. The location (Shawnee Mission Parkway & State Line Rd.) and views are superb. The iconic 1960’s gem has recently been restored and expanded to include state of the art performance, conference and event spaces, a cafe/restaurant, roof terrace and LEED Gold certification.

2016 Main Event Space & Art Gallery

Art ; Gallery ; Music

2016 Main sits at the threshold of Downtown Kansas City’s Crossroads district. The venue epitomizes the rich soul of its Crossroads roots as well as the endearingly eclectic surrounding area. The gallery features works in all types of media by local artists of all disciplines.

90.9 The Bridge

Music ; Non-Profit

Turn On. Tune In. Listen Local. The Bridge is listener-supported, non-commercial NPR music radio for Kansas City. In 2013, Kansas City PBS acquired the Triple-A (adult album alternative) radio station broadcasting out of Warrensburg, Missouri. While KTBG 90.9 moved down the road the 60-some miles from Warrensburg to Kansas City, the station’s passion for local music, community, and independent voices has remained the same. In fact, with the power of KCPT behind it, The Bridge has strengthened its commitment to weaving new, rare, and local music into all of our playlists, right alongside familiar hits and classics you know and love. The Bridge connects music lovers with music makers through performances and interviews. As KTBG 90.9, we’re out in the community, supporting the musicians, the venues, the listeners. Our website brings you local industry voices, breaking music news and national music news. No other station does what we do. And nobody else in town plays as much local music as The Bridge. Period. Our city is a true original. And so is The Bridge.

Acoustic Alcove

Music ; Non-Profit

The Acoustic Alcove is a Listening Room located on the historic campus of Unity Village presenting great music from nationally touring folk and Americana artists in an intimate and welcoming setting.

Afterword Tavern and Shelves

Literary ; Music

A REFUGE FOR THE THIRSTY, FAMISHED AND INQUISITIVE OF KANSAS CITY. A good book has the remarkable ability to connect friends over midnight discussions, or to a garrulous passenger on the streetcar who loves the same writer. Simple paper pages can inspire a visit to a city or reconnect someone to a time and place of their past. Books can spark an idea or incite an argument and provide a tranquil escape from the chaotic. Beer, wine, spirits, and food share this quality. Rather than leave one of ’em out we decided to combine their collective powers under a single roof. Thus, Afterword Tavern & Shelves was born. While it may be libations and books we’re selling on paper, at a philosophical level we are peddling discovery and the city in which we live. We invite you to walk through our door, and when you depart we hope that you do so having discovered something stirringly novel.

American Guild of Organists - Lawrence/Topeka Chapter

Education ; Family ; Music ; Non-Profit

We are a 510(c)3 organization of organists, pianists and choir directors. We provide concerts, educational events, social activities that primarily focus on keyboard instruments including pipe organ and harpsichord. Our members are primarily professional musicians. We provide free concerts in the communities of Lawrence and Topeka.

American Jazz Museum

ArtsKC Supported ; Education ; Museum ; Music ; Non-Profit

The American Jazz Museum is the only museum of its kind in the world. With a permanent exhibit, a changing art gallery, and hundreds of concerts and events every year, the AJM is devoted to preserving and exhibiting the American art form of jazz music and culture. Located in the Historic 18th & Vine Jazz District in Kansas City, MO, the American Jazz Museum showcases the sights and sounds of jazz through interactive exhibits and films, the Changing Gallery exhibit space, Horace M. Peterson III Visitors Center, Blue Room jazz club and Gem Theater.

Art Garden KC

Art ; Family ; Festival ; Music ; Non-Profit

Art Garden KC is a grassroots artist collective specializing in affordable, low barrier, vendor pop-ups and festivals. Our mission is to create economic opportunity for local creative entrepreneurs and small businesses by hosting fun, engaging public events in premiere Kansas City locations! Our weekly festival is FREE to the public and family-friendly! Attendees can find a diverse range of local handmade products from paintings to ceramics, custom clothing, décor, jewelry & more. Plus open mic, food trucks, children’s activities, yoga, healing arts and performances. Other types of vendor specialties include chakra/energy healing, face painting, spirit paintings, caricatures, authors and more. Vendors change every weekend, so there’s always something new to see and do. Learn more at artgardenkc.org or follow us @ArtGardenKC *We currently support over 1,400 artists, makers and small businesses. As of 2023, Art Garden KC is fiscally supported by Troost Market Collective, a 501c3 nonprofit, arts initiative supporting KC creatives and culture throughout the year in the city’s urban core. (troostmarketcollective.org)

Arts & AGEing KC

Art ; Dance ; Education ; Family ; Music ; Non-Profit ; Theatre

We serve the community as catalyst, convener and connector for enriching lives through creative aging.

Arts Council of Johnson County

Art ; Literary ; Music ; Non-Profit ; Theatre

More than just an advocate for the Arts, The Arts Council of Johnson County is dedicated to the enrichment of our community through the Arts. Building a creative culture. Transforming the region into a vibrant, thriving area desirable to new businesses, new visitors, more tourists. Helping to bring the right people together to effect change.

Arts in Prison

Art ; ArtsKC Supported ; Education ; Music ; Non-Profit

Arts in Prison uses the arts as a tool to inspire positive change in the incarcerated, to reduce recidivism and to reconnect offenders with their community. By participating in classes like creative writing, choir, yoga, crochet, poetry, drama, visual art, and meditation inmates gain skills in positive self expression, collaboration and empathy.Why does this matter to the greater community? Because 99% of incarcerated men, women and juveniles will return to their community. We believe that they can either come back with hope in their heart or hate in their eyes. We believe that practicing the arts makes that difference.

Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland

Dance ; Music ; Theatre

Located in downtown Kansas City in the Power & Light District, the original Midland Theatre opened in 1927 and has hosted well-known artists throughout its history. Under the new name, Arvest Bank Theatre at The Midland, the venue will continue that tradition and is projected to host more than 125 concerts, family shows, awards shows, corporate and charitable events each year. The venue officially becomes the Arvest Bank Theatre at The Midland on Friday, September 13, 2013, for the Jim Breuer performance. “Arvest Bank is proud to partner with AEG Live and Cordish by becoming the naming rights partner of the iconic Midland Theatre,” said Mark Larrabee, President and CEO of Arvest Bank in Greater Kansas City. “As a bank that fosters a thriving community, this partnership will facilitate the tradition of the Midland as a gathering place to enjoy cultural events of all genres in Kansas City. Arvest Bank Theatre at The Midland is a new name for an established cornerstone of our community and the downtown revitalization.” The Midland features flexible seating configurations from standing to theatre-style to full banquet seating, with live-show capacity ranging from 1300-3000. The venue features state-of-the-art sound, lighting and amenities that enhance the historic ambiance providing a premium entertainment experience to guests. In addition to live concerts and events, the theatre hosts corporate events, wedding receptions and private parties.

Bach Aria Soloists

ArtsKC Supported ; Music ; Non-Profit

Bach Aria Soloists is dedicated to presenting the genius and relevance of Johann Sebastian Bach, his contemporaries and those he inspired. The ensemble’s repertoire is adventurous and broad, including, but not limited to, chamber music from Baroque to Contemporary, arias, art songs, Contemporary commissions and more. Bach Aria Soloists’ partners have included national and international artists: Bach scholar Dr. Christoph Wolff, Cellist Matt Haimovitz, the Kansas City Chorale, Kansas City Public Library, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, JCCC Performing Arts Series, Heart of America Shakespeare Festival, Kansas Public Radio and contemporary dance ensembles Owen Cox Dance and Wylliams-Henry Contemporary Dance. Bach Aria Soloists’ Bach Inspired Concert was selected as arts critic Paul Horsley’s Best of Fall 2021. Bach Aria Soloists held the distinct honor of being named Arts Organization of 2020 by the Missouri Arts Council. BAS’ concerts were named as “one of the highlights” of each year since 2015 by the Kansas City Star. In July 2016, BAS made its Asian debut at the Thailand International Composition Festival as Ensemble-in-Residence and was awarded the USArtists International grant from the Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

Base Academy of Music

Education ; Music ; Non-Profit

BAM is a nonprofit music school in Kansas City, Missouri that makes learning a musical instrument affordable and accessible for urban youth. We ignite our students’ love for music, help them play their very first notes and discover their potential, musically and otherwise. Together with our teachers and parents, we are raising up a generation of urban youth who possess the creativity, confidence, and perseverance to succeed. One-on-one lessons. Sliding scale rates. All instruments. Any child age 5+

Battery Tour

ArtsKC Supported ; Family ; Music

A social music movement that is 3 things at once: Dance party, Open mic night, and Live concert. Every show is powered by solar power/ batteries hence the name “Battery Tour” The only show in the USA designed For, By, and With the people. All ages, free for families and children!

Burnett Music Foundation

Education ; Music ; Non-Profit

Burnett Music Foundation is a 501 (c)3 nonprofit organization that was founded in 2020 and produces four programs each year. Kansas City Area Youth Jazz – a next-generation artist program (YouthJazz.us); Bird Boot Camp + Musical Salute (BirdBootCamp.org); Jazz Artistry Now – a digital arts magazine (JazzArtistryNow.com); and, the Artists Recording Collective recording label (ArtistsRecordingCollective.biz). MISSION STATEMENT “Our mission is to illuminate and build societal competencies centered upon Jazz music as the only global contribution to the arts originating from the United States by engaging the next generation with the purpose of building a modern living wage arts infrastructure through challenging, meaningful, and inspiring experiences.” — Christopher and Terri (Anderson) Burnett, Founders NOTE: Although the word “foundation” is part of its name, BMF is not a granting organization.

Center Cut Records

Music

Center Cut Records represents Kansas City artists regardless of genre on a national level. Our mission is to illuminate the amazing collection of musical talent in Kansas City and solidify its place in the national discussion about sonic art.

Charlotte House Series

Music ; Non-Profit

The Charlotte House Series connects musicians to the local community in homes throughout Kansas City, starting with one on Charlotte Street where it was founded. While aiming to provide a unique concert experience accessible to all audiences, the Series cherishes a music tradition that has seemingly been forgotten, that of a salon style in which music was often performed in small settings such as parlors or living rooms. Popular in Europe throughout much of the 19th century, the salon was not only a setting for musicians of the time to perform but also for composers themselves to showcase new works. Pieces performed in such spaces regularly featured a high degree of virtuosity and showmanship, and the intimate nature of such venues was conducive to an elegance and nostalgia found in much of the other music of the era as well. Through attending concerts in living rooms and intimate spaces we hope you enjoy a new way of experiencing music, the old way. The Charlotte House Series is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization

Christus Rex Schola Cantorum

Music

Children’s Choir Program in Wyandotte County

City of Lee's Summit Cultural Arts

Art ; Dance ; Government ; Music

The mission of the City of Lee’s Summit Cultural Arts Division is to build community with a drive towards economic vitality and cultural vibrancy, ensuring that the arts and creative industries have a voice in making our community a great place to live, work and play.

Classical Revolution KC

Music ; Non-Profit

When it comes down to it, Beethoven mixes well with beer. We seek to perform classical music in places you might not expect. From Monteverdi to Missy Mazzoli, our performances showcase a cross-section of genres, time periods, and styles and our chamber musicians perform everywhere from cafes and bars to record stores and wineries. Classical Revolution KC is a non-profit chamber music organization that strives to share the importance of classical music in a live performance setting, while showcasing the talents of some of KC’s finest musicians. After lamenting the lack of live performances of their favorite chamber music, founders Alyssa and Nick Bell joined with friends to juxtapose classical music with a decidedly non-traditional venue: a beloved local bar. The result was a success. Each month our team puts on a live performance at Californos in Westport. Check our calendar for details. Recent collaborations with local artists as well as holding a solo recital series featuring acclaimed talent such as Adam Levin have allowed us to expand our vision. These performances give us a chance to share what we love with others, as well an opportunity to perform. It’s our sincere hope those who attend our performances will not only share a fun evening of music, but they will bring their friends the next time they come! Classical music has an image problem: it’s old, it’s tired, it’s formal, and can be seen as boring. Who better to convince the world otherwise than a team of talented young professionals?!

Creative Mindz

Art ; Gallery ; Music ; Studio

Creative Mindz Studio is a creative space in the heart of downtown crossroads arts district. Our unique space has added a special pace to the arts of downtown. Our studio allows creatives to host art shows, exhibits, and instruct small classes. Creative Mindz is a brand new space connecting artists, musicians, and freelancers in one location. A one stop media hub thriving off of everything creative. Our event space also connects with the corporate world. Our clients can enjoy a fun atmosphere for team building, strategizing , and connecting creative ideas.

Englewood Arts

Art ; Dance ; Education ; Family ; Festival ; Film ; Gallery ; Music ; Non-Profit ; Studio ; Theatre

Englewood Arts is a new and innovative nonprofit organization focused on creating a diverse and sustainable community in harmony with the arts. Englewood Arts is a two-prong organization. The first phase of our project is to renovate a recently purchased three-story 30,000 square foot former medical building into a community-based arts center that will provide programming for all ages in performing, culinary, and visual arts. The second phase will address affordable and sustainable housing that will complement and play a part in supporting the arts center on-going.

Ensemble Iberica

Education ; Music ; Non-Profit

Ensemble Ibérica performs the music of Ibéria (Spain and Portugal) and the colonial Americas while educating the public about Iberian cultural influence. Programs explore diverse time periods, styles and locations including the Spanish baroque, Portuguese fado and Argentine tango. The Ensemble features extraordinary musicians from classical, jazz and folk traditions both locally and from around the world.

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