Get out and listen.
It's no secret that the best musicians are not just ones who practice, but who listen to others. We're lucky in Pittsburg to have many diverse live music opportunities to attend; some are ticketed and some are free. Check out this list and make plans to attend as many as your schedule and budget will allow!
Pittsburg State University Wind Ensemble
The PSU Wind Ensemble performs concerts throughout the year, primarily at the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts, under the direction of Doug Whitten. The concerts are open to the public, usually at no cost. (Schedule coming soon)
Pittsburg State University Jazz Band
The PSU Wind Ensemble performs concerts throughout the year, primarily at the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts, under the direction of Bob Kehle. The concerts are open to the public, usually at no cost. (Schedule coming soon)
Southeast Kansas Symphony Orchestra
The Southeast Kansas Symphony Orchestra performs several concerts each year including one for area youth that is attended by area schools. The group performs primarily at the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts, under the direction of Raul Munguia. The concerts are open to the public, usually at no cost.
Bicknell Family Center for the Arts
Located in the heart of Pittsburg State University's campus, the Bicknell is a regional destination for the fine and performing arts. Designed and constructed by the world's most renowned theater architects, this $33 million facility features a 1,100-seat performance hall, a 250-seat theater, a 3,500 square-foot art gallery and state-of-the-art technology. The season of touring and locally produced shows is announced each August and posted on the Bicknell's website and Facebook page. This year's shows include but are not limited to:
Sep 13 | Step Afrika!
Sep 15 | Living Proof
Sep 16 | Polly Gibbons Quartet
Sep 24 | The Vogts Sisters
Sep 29 | Broadway's ONCE
Oct 21 | Southeast Kansas Symphony
Oct 26 | U.S. Navy Band Commodores Jazz Ensemble
Oct 27 | PSU Theatre Presents: Frankenstein
Oct 27 | String Madness Concert
Oct 29 | PSU Theatre Presents: Frankenstein
Oct 29 | Big Head Todd & the Monsters
Nov 04 | PSU Choral Concert
Nov 07 | The Offical Blues Brothers Revue
Nov 17 | PSU Jazz Ensemble and KMEA District II Jazz Concert
Nov 18 | Southeast Kansas Symphony Concert
Nov 28 | Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker
Nov 30 | Southeast Kansas Symphony Youth Concert
Dec 04 | PSU Wind Ensemble Concert
Jan 28 | Jason Farnham
Feb 10 | PSU Opera Performance
Feb 12 | PSU Opera Performance
Feb 16 | PSU Wind Ensemble Concert
Feb 18 | Southeast Kansas Symphony Concert
Feb 18 | Jeri Sager with the SEK Symphony
Feb 23 | PSU Theatre Presents: Other Desert Cities
Feb 25 | PSU Theatre Presents: Other Desert Cities
Feb 27 | Broadway's "42nd Street"
Mar 03 | PSU Jazz Festival Competition
Mar 03 | THE LEGENDARY Count Basie Orchestra, Directed by SCOTTY BARNHART
Mar 16 | PSU Symphonic Band Concert
Apr 13 | Kansas State Large Music Ensemble Competition (District II)
Apr 20 | PSU Wind Ensemble Concert
Apr 22 | Mid-America Music Festival
Apr 26 | PSU Jazz Enemble Concert
Apr 27 | PSU Theatre Presents: Grave Matters
Apr 29 | PSU Theatre Presents: Grave Matters
Apr 30 | PSU Oratorio Concert
May 04 | 4 State Band Festival
May 04 | 4 State Band concert
Pittsburg Community Theatre
Each summer, PCT produces a major musical that is accompanied by a pit orchestra at Memorial Auditorium, 503 N. Pine. Recent shows have included Wizard of Oz (2013), Annie (2014), Evita (2015), and Gypsy (2016). The pit orchestra is comprised of PSU students and faculty, area music teachers and band directors, and local musicians with expertise in instruments ranging from piccolo to percussion. Follow PCT on Facebook or at www.pctinfo.org for show dates and details.
Pro Musica
Founded in 1981, Pro Musica’s mission is “to foster interest in, appreciation for and enjoyment of world-class, live classical music in Joplin and the four-state area." Its first season began with one concert, the St. Louis Brass Quintet. In its 25th year, Pro Musica brought some of the world’s most celebrated musicians to perform in Joplin. Now about to enter its 35th season, Pro Musica is still looking forward to bringing “ageless music to all ages.” The Chamber Series presents ensembles of the highest professional quality and are open to the public at no charge. Also presented are the annual Joplin PoPs concert, a yearly jazz concert, and a Symphony Orchestra performance every two to three years. A detailed calendar can be found on their website.
Crowder Jazz Orchestra
Coming soon!
Pittsburg State University Wind Ensemble
The PSU Wind Ensemble performs concerts throughout the year, primarily at the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts, under the direction of Doug Whitten. The concerts are open to the public, usually at no cost. (Schedule coming soon)
Pittsburg State University Jazz Band
The PSU Wind Ensemble performs concerts throughout the year, primarily at the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts, under the direction of Bob Kehle. The concerts are open to the public, usually at no cost. (Schedule coming soon)
Southeast Kansas Symphony Orchestra
The Southeast Kansas Symphony Orchestra performs several concerts each year including one for area youth that is attended by area schools. The group performs primarily at the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts, under the direction of Raul Munguia. The concerts are open to the public, usually at no cost.
Bicknell Family Center for the Arts
Located in the heart of Pittsburg State University's campus, the Bicknell is a regional destination for the fine and performing arts. Designed and constructed by the world's most renowned theater architects, this $33 million facility features a 1,100-seat performance hall, a 250-seat theater, a 3,500 square-foot art gallery and state-of-the-art technology. The season of touring and locally produced shows is announced each August and posted on the Bicknell's website and Facebook page. This year's shows include but are not limited to:
Sep 13 | Step Afrika!
Sep 15 | Living Proof
Sep 16 | Polly Gibbons Quartet
Sep 24 | The Vogts Sisters
Sep 29 | Broadway's ONCE
Oct 21 | Southeast Kansas Symphony
Oct 26 | U.S. Navy Band Commodores Jazz Ensemble
Oct 27 | PSU Theatre Presents: Frankenstein
Oct 27 | String Madness Concert
Oct 29 | PSU Theatre Presents: Frankenstein
Oct 29 | Big Head Todd & the Monsters
Nov 04 | PSU Choral Concert
Nov 07 | The Offical Blues Brothers Revue
Nov 17 | PSU Jazz Ensemble and KMEA District II Jazz Concert
Nov 18 | Southeast Kansas Symphony Concert
Nov 28 | Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker
Nov 30 | Southeast Kansas Symphony Youth Concert
Dec 04 | PSU Wind Ensemble Concert
Jan 28 | Jason Farnham
Feb 10 | PSU Opera Performance
Feb 12 | PSU Opera Performance
Feb 16 | PSU Wind Ensemble Concert
Feb 18 | Southeast Kansas Symphony Concert
Feb 18 | Jeri Sager with the SEK Symphony
Feb 23 | PSU Theatre Presents: Other Desert Cities
Feb 25 | PSU Theatre Presents: Other Desert Cities
Feb 27 | Broadway's "42nd Street"
Mar 03 | PSU Jazz Festival Competition
Mar 03 | THE LEGENDARY Count Basie Orchestra, Directed by SCOTTY BARNHART
Mar 16 | PSU Symphonic Band Concert
Apr 13 | Kansas State Large Music Ensemble Competition (District II)
Apr 20 | PSU Wind Ensemble Concert
Apr 22 | Mid-America Music Festival
Apr 26 | PSU Jazz Enemble Concert
Apr 27 | PSU Theatre Presents: Grave Matters
Apr 29 | PSU Theatre Presents: Grave Matters
Apr 30 | PSU Oratorio Concert
May 04 | 4 State Band Festival
May 04 | 4 State Band concert
Pittsburg Community Theatre
Each summer, PCT produces a major musical that is accompanied by a pit orchestra at Memorial Auditorium, 503 N. Pine. Recent shows have included Wizard of Oz (2013), Annie (2014), Evita (2015), and Gypsy (2016). The pit orchestra is comprised of PSU students and faculty, area music teachers and band directors, and local musicians with expertise in instruments ranging from piccolo to percussion. Follow PCT on Facebook or at www.pctinfo.org for show dates and details.
Pro Musica
Founded in 1981, Pro Musica’s mission is “to foster interest in, appreciation for and enjoyment of world-class, live classical music in Joplin and the four-state area." Its first season began with one concert, the St. Louis Brass Quintet. In its 25th year, Pro Musica brought some of the world’s most celebrated musicians to perform in Joplin. Now about to enter its 35th season, Pro Musica is still looking forward to bringing “ageless music to all ages.” The Chamber Series presents ensembles of the highest professional quality and are open to the public at no charge. Also presented are the annual Joplin PoPs concert, a yearly jazz concert, and a Symphony Orchestra performance every two to three years. A detailed calendar can be found on their website.
Crowder Jazz Orchestra
Coming soon!