Dr. André Thomas to Headline Residence at University of Missouri School of Music as Part of Mizzou New Music Initiative

Composer, conductor, choral director, and author Dr. André Thomas will be in residence at the University of Missouri School of Music from Nov. 16–21, 2025. As part of his residency, Dr. Thomas, who was appointed as Associate Artist with the London Symphony Orchestra in 2022, will offer composition lessons, lead choral conducting masterclasses, and rehearse Mizzou’s choirs and orchestra for {…}

Jun 5, 2025

Mizzou New Music Initiative Names New Managing Director

Mizzou New Music Initiative has named Dr. Tiffany M. Skidmore to the position of Managing Director. Skidmore is a recognized educator, composer, and performer based in Missouri, who will manage the organization’s operations, strategic planning and programming to budget oversight and grant acquisition. Skidmore has been honored by such organizations as the Schubert Club, the Jerome Foundation, the Foundation for {…}

May 10, 2025

$4.6 Million Sinquefield Gift Will Expand Mizzou New Music Initiative Programs & Staff

A $4.6 million gift from Dr. Jeanne Sinquefield, Rex Sinquefield, and the Sinquefield Charitable Foundation will ensure University of Missouri students continue to create new works through the Mizzou New Music Initiative. The funding will expand opportunities for students and faculty, including new festivals, scholarships, awards, and competitions and collaborations designed to connect emerging composers with performers. The new funding {…}

Feb 3, 2025

Mizzou International Composers Festival Names 2025 Composers in Residence

The Mizzou New Music Initiative and Alarm Will Sound have selected eight Resident Composers to participate in the 2025 Mizzou International Composers Festival. The composers are Amy Brandon (Prince Edward Island, Canada,) Chris Thompson (Savannah, GA,) Daniel Reza Sabzghabaei (Denton, TX,) Geli Li (Guangzhou, China,) Matt Smith (San Diego, CA,) Parker Callister (Ithaca, NY,) Seda Balci (Eskişehir, Turkey,) and Robert {…}