Mizzou International Composers Festival
July 24 – 31, 2027
The Mizzou International Composers Festival—taking place each July in Columbia, Missouri—features public concerts, presentations, workshops, and more. Featuring GRAMMY-winning ensemble-in-residence Alarm Will Sound as well as two Distinguished Guest Composers, the festival selects eight Resident Composers each year through an application process to compose new works that will be premiered by Alarm Will Sound at the festival. During the week, resident composers will rehearse closely with the ensemble, give public presentations on their work, and engage with the Distinguished Guest Composers.
due September 18, 2026, 11:59 PM
2027 Public Festival Schedule (Tentative)
Tuesday, July 27, 7:30pm, Sinquefield Music Center (SMC) 130
Lectures by Distinguished Guest Composers Katherine Balch and David Longstreth
Wednesday, July 28, 7:30pm, Sheryl Crow Concert Hall (SMC 132)
Mizzou New Music Ensemble and guests together in concert
Thursday, July 29, 7:30pm, Historic Missouri Theatre
Alarm Will Sound concert, featuring music by the Distinguished Guest Composers and other contemporary works
Friday, July 30, 7:30pm, Sheryl Crow Concert Hall (SMC 132)
Dal Niente concert, featuring with world premieres and contemporary works
Followed immediately by an afterparty
Saturday, July 31, 7:30pm, Historic Missouri Theatre
Alarm Will Sound concert Eight World Premieres, featuring the music of our Eight Resident Composers
DISTINGUISHED GUEST COMPOSERS KATHERINE BALCH & DAVID LONGSTRETH
Photography by Katel Photography and Kyle Thomas
