2025 Plowman Competition was a 5-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) 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. Jared Rawlings at the University of Missouri (MU) School of Music, Trent Rash, Executive Director of the Missouri Symphony (MOSY), Dr. Mun Choi, the President of the University of Missouri System, Robert Wells at the University Concert Series, 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 2025 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. Jared Rawlings at the University of Missouri (MU) School of Music, Trent Rash, Executive Director of the Missouri Symphony (MOSY), Dr. Mun Choi, the President of the University of Missouri System, Robert Wells at the University Concert Series, 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 2025 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 2025 Plowman Competition & Festival Schedule
Details are finalized on March 12, 2025.
*All events are offered at no cost to the participating Plowman Competition musicians.
March 19 (Wednesday), The Whitmore Recital Hall, the MU School of Music
7:00pm Edward Auer in All-Schubert Recital at the Rogers Whitmore Recital Hall in the Fine Arts Building of the MU School of Music. Free admission.
March 20 (Thursday), First Baptist Church in Columbia
7:00pm Chien-Kwan Lin Saxophone Recital at the First Baptist Church of Columbia. Tickets $25/$5 are available for purchase at the door.
March 21 (Friday), Master Classes, Outreach, and Ida Kavafian Violin Concert
8:29-9:29am Odyssey Music@CPS (West Middle) with a Semi-Finalist ensemble
9:51-10:45am Odyssey Music@CPS (Gentry Middle) with a Semi-Finalist ensemble
10:49-11:31am Odyssey Music@CPS (Gentry Middle) with a Semi-Finalist ensemble
12:50-1:50 (up to 2:25)pm Odyssey Music@CPS (Rock Bridge HS) with a Semi-Finalist ensemble
10am-12pm - Chien-Kwan Lin Saxophone Master Class - SMC 132 (Sheryl Crow Hall in Sinquefield Music Center, MU). Sponsored by Mid-Missouri Area Music Teachers Association (MMAMTA); Free admission.
12-2pm Edward Auer Piano Master Class - Whitmore Recital Hall (WRH) at the Fine Arts Building (FAB) of the MU School of Music. Free admission.
2-ca. 3:30pm Ida Kavafian Violin Master Class - Whitmore Recital Hall (WRH) at the Fine Arts Building (FAB) of the MU School of Music. Sponsored by Mid-Missouri Area Music Teachers Association (MMAMTA). Free admission.
3pm - Odyssey Music@Lenoir Woods presents a Semi-Finalist ensemble. Admission Free.
6pm Competition Commencement (ca. 15 min/private event) at the First Baptist Church of Columbia
7pm Violinist Ida Kavafian in recital with pianist Peter Miyamoto. Tickets $25/$5 are available for purchase at the door.
9pm+ Competition Commencement for Late Registration (6pm+)
March 22 (Saturday), 9:30am-5pm at First Baptist Church
Plowman Semi-Finals. Tickets $25 General Admission are available for purchase at the door.
March 23 (Sunday), 1:30pm Finals at the Missouri Theatre
10:30am-11:30am Plowman Brunch (private event for Semi-finalists and patrons) with the Judges for the Semi-Finalist Ensembles at The Roof of The Broadway hotel.
1:30pm Plowman Finals Concert (5 ensembles) & Award Ceremony at the Missouri Theatre, 203 S Ninth St. Tickets $30/$10 are available for purchase at the Missouri Theatre.
6pm+ Reception (private event) for the Plowman Laureates, the Judges, and Plowman patrons, at the MU Chancellor's Residence
March 19 (Wednesday), The Whitmore Recital Hall, the MU School of Music
7:00pm Edward Auer in All-Schubert Recital at the Rogers Whitmore Recital Hall in the Fine Arts Building of the MU School of Music. Free admission.
March 20 (Thursday), First Baptist Church in Columbia
7:00pm Chien-Kwan Lin Saxophone Recital at the First Baptist Church of Columbia. Tickets $25/$5 are available for purchase at the door.
March 21 (Friday), Master Classes, Outreach, and Ida Kavafian Violin Concert
8:29-9:29am Odyssey Music@CPS (West Middle) with a Semi-Finalist ensemble
9:51-10:45am Odyssey Music@CPS (Gentry Middle) with a Semi-Finalist ensemble
10:49-11:31am Odyssey Music@CPS (Gentry Middle) with a Semi-Finalist ensemble
12:50-1:50 (up to 2:25)pm Odyssey Music@CPS (Rock Bridge HS) with a Semi-Finalist ensemble
10am-12pm - Chien-Kwan Lin Saxophone Master Class - SMC 132 (Sheryl Crow Hall in Sinquefield Music Center, MU). Sponsored by Mid-Missouri Area Music Teachers Association (MMAMTA); Free admission.
12-2pm Edward Auer Piano Master Class - Whitmore Recital Hall (WRH) at the Fine Arts Building (FAB) of the MU School of Music. Free admission.
2-ca. 3:30pm Ida Kavafian Violin Master Class - Whitmore Recital Hall (WRH) at the Fine Arts Building (FAB) of the MU School of Music. Sponsored by Mid-Missouri Area Music Teachers Association (MMAMTA). Free admission.
3pm - Odyssey Music@Lenoir Woods presents a Semi-Finalist ensemble. Admission Free.
6pm Competition Commencement (ca. 15 min/private event) at the First Baptist Church of Columbia
7pm Violinist Ida Kavafian in recital with pianist Peter Miyamoto. Tickets $25/$5 are available for purchase at the door.
9pm+ Competition Commencement for Late Registration (6pm+)
March 22 (Saturday), 9:30am-5pm at First Baptist Church
Plowman Semi-Finals. Tickets $25 General Admission are available for purchase at the door.
March 23 (Sunday), 1:30pm Finals at the Missouri Theatre
10:30am-11:30am Plowman Brunch (private event for Semi-finalists and patrons) with the Judges for the Semi-Finalist Ensembles at The Roof of The Broadway hotel.
1:30pm Plowman Finals Concert (5 ensembles) & Award Ceremony at the Missouri Theatre, 203 S Ninth St. Tickets $30/$10 are available for purchase at the Missouri Theatre.
6pm+ Reception (private event) for the Plowman Laureates, the Judges, and Plowman patrons, at the MU Chancellor's Residence
The 2025 Plowman Chamber Music Competition Semi-Finalists