2027 Plowman Competition is a 4-day Music Festival
First Baptist Church in Columbia
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MU School of Music
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Missouri Theatre
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Plowman Chamber Music Competition is a biennial event, co-presented by the Odyssey Chamber Music Series, the First Baptist Church, the University of Missouri (MU) System and the MU School of Music, and the Missouri Symphony.
It is rare for a small college town as Columbia in Missouri to be visited by so many renowned classical musicians on a single weekend event. Thanks to the generous support of our donors and Columbian community, Plowman Chamber Music Competition draws about 70 performers in one weekend. These world-class musicians include the three Plowman judges, guest Odyssey performers, and 15 nationally selected prestigious chamber ensembles.
As Artistic Director, I am privileged to take advantage of Plowman Competition and with the help of Rev. Kristin McAtee and Brenda RIce at First Baptist Church, Director Dr. Brian Silvey at the University of Missouri (MU) School of Music, Dominuqe Archambeau, Interim Executive Director of the Missouri Symphony (MOSY), Dr. Mun Choi, the President of the University of Missouri System, Odyssey and MOSY members, many, MANY friends and colleagues, we are collaborating to co-present the Plowman Competition as the ultimate, once-in-a-lifetime 5-day music festival.
The 2027 Plowman Competition & Festival is also sponsored by the Missouri Symphony, Mid-Missouri Area Music Teachers Association (MMAMTA), Missouri Arts Council, and the Office of Cultural Affairs.
As Artistic Director, I am privileged to take advantage of Plowman Competition and with the help of Rev. Kristin McAtee and Brenda RIce at First Baptist Church, Director Dr. Brian Silvey at the University of Missouri (MU) School of Music, Dominuqe Archambeau, Interim Executive Director of the Missouri Symphony (MOSY), Dr. Mun Choi, the President of the University of Missouri System, Odyssey and MOSY members, many, MANY friends and colleagues, we are collaborating to co-present the Plowman Competition as the ultimate, once-in-a-lifetime 5-day music festival.
The 2027 Plowman Competition & Festival is also sponsored by the Missouri Symphony, Mid-Missouri Area Music Teachers Association (MMAMTA), Missouri Arts Council, and the Office of Cultural Affairs.
The 2027 Plowman Competition & Festival Schedule
Details will be finalized in late March 2027.
*All events are offered at no cost to the participating Plowman Competition musicians.
April 1 (Thursday), Master Class, and Ilya Itin Piano Recital in Columbia
3:00pm: Ole Akahoshi Cello Master Class - Sheryl Crow Hall, Sinquefield Music Center at MU. Sponsored by Mid-Missouri Area Music Teachers Association (MMAMTA). Free admission.
7:00pm Ilya Itin Piano Recital, Whitmore Recital Hall at MU. Tickets $28, Student $7, are available for purchase at the door.
April 2 (Friday), Master Classes, Outreach, and Ole Akahoshi Cello Concert
12-2pm - Ilya Itin Piano Master Class - Whitmore Recital Hall at the MU School of Music. Sponsored by Mid-Missouri Area Music Teachers Association (MMAMTA); Free admission.
3pm - Competition Registration begins at Sheryl Crow Hall, Sinquefield Music Center, the MU School of Music
3pm - Odyssey Music@Lenoir Woods presents a Semi-Finalist ensemble. Admission Free.
5:45pm - Competition Commencement (ca. 15 min/private event) at the Sheryl Crow Hall, in the Sinquefield Music Center of the MU School of Music.
7pm - Cellist Ole Akahoshi in recital with pianist Peter Miyamoto, First Baptist Church in downtown Columbia. Tickets $28 are available for purchase at the door.
9:30pm - Competition Commencement (ca. 15 min/private event) at the Sheryl Crow Hall, in the Sinquefield Music Center of the MU School of Music.
April 3 (Saturday), 9:30am-5pm at Sheryl Crow Hall, SMC - the MU School of Music
Plowman Semi-Finals. General Admission; Tickets $28 are available for purchase at the door.
April 4 (Sunday), 1:30pm Finals at the Missouri Theatre
10:30am-11:30am Plowman Coffee & Tea (private event for Semi-finalists and patrons) with the Judges for the Semi-Finalist Ensembles at Sinquefield Music Center.
1:30pm Plowman Finals Concert (5 ensembles) & Award Ceremony at the Missouri Theatre, 203 S Ninth St. Tickets $38, $10 for Students, are available for purchase at the Missouri Theatre.
6:30pm+ Reception at Sinquefield Music Center.
April 1 (Thursday), Master Class, and Ilya Itin Piano Recital in Columbia
3:00pm: Ole Akahoshi Cello Master Class - Sheryl Crow Hall, Sinquefield Music Center at MU. Sponsored by Mid-Missouri Area Music Teachers Association (MMAMTA). Free admission.
7:00pm Ilya Itin Piano Recital, Whitmore Recital Hall at MU. Tickets $28, Student $7, are available for purchase at the door.
April 2 (Friday), Master Classes, Outreach, and Ole Akahoshi Cello Concert
12-2pm - Ilya Itin Piano Master Class - Whitmore Recital Hall at the MU School of Music. Sponsored by Mid-Missouri Area Music Teachers Association (MMAMTA); Free admission.
3pm - Competition Registration begins at Sheryl Crow Hall, Sinquefield Music Center, the MU School of Music
3pm - Odyssey Music@Lenoir Woods presents a Semi-Finalist ensemble. Admission Free.
5:45pm - Competition Commencement (ca. 15 min/private event) at the Sheryl Crow Hall, in the Sinquefield Music Center of the MU School of Music.
7pm - Cellist Ole Akahoshi in recital with pianist Peter Miyamoto, First Baptist Church in downtown Columbia. Tickets $28 are available for purchase at the door.
9:30pm - Competition Commencement (ca. 15 min/private event) at the Sheryl Crow Hall, in the Sinquefield Music Center of the MU School of Music.
April 3 (Saturday), 9:30am-5pm at Sheryl Crow Hall, SMC - the MU School of Music
Plowman Semi-Finals. General Admission; Tickets $28 are available for purchase at the door.
April 4 (Sunday), 1:30pm Finals at the Missouri Theatre
10:30am-11:30am Plowman Coffee & Tea (private event for Semi-finalists and patrons) with the Judges for the Semi-Finalist Ensembles at Sinquefield Music Center.
1:30pm Plowman Finals Concert (5 ensembles) & Award Ceremony at the Missouri Theatre, 203 S Ninth St. Tickets $38, $10 for Students, are available for purchase at the Missouri Theatre.
6:30pm+ Reception at Sinquefield Music Center.
The 2025 Plowman Chamber Music Competition Semi-Finalists