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Mizzou Arts Showcase

Friday, February 19, 2027

Student creativity on stage

A celebration of the arts

Be inspired by the creativity of Mizzou student art, performance, and design at the President's Mizzou Arts Showcase on Friday, Feb. 19, 2027 at the historic Missouri Theatre. 

Exhibit opens at 6:30 p.m., and performances begin at 7:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the community. 

Black title card for the President’s Mizzou Arts Showcase, featuring bold white lettering and gold script “arts,” framed by a thin red border.

2027 Sinquefield Composition Prize Winner

Nate Leslie

The University of Missouri School of Music and the Mizzou New Music Initiative awarded the 2027 Sinquefield Composition Prize to student composer Nate Leslie. The prize is the top award for a composition student at Mizzou.

About the 2027 Winner
Nate Leslie

Expect to be inspired

About the show

  • Art and design exhibition
  • Theatre & Performance Studies scene selections
  • School of Visual Studies short films presentation
  • Performance by School of Music Wind Ensemble
  • Premiere of the 2027 Sinquefield Prize composition
Watch the 2026 Interview
Orchestra

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