Maronde professional recital series
The Ruel Joyce Recital Series and the Frank Smith Jazz Recitals are sponsored by the JCCC Music and Theatre Department and listeners like you!

Maronde Professional Recital Series - Fall 2026

Noon CDT on Mondays and Tuesdays, September 28, 2026 - November 10, 2026 | Polsky Theatre and Yardley Hall

FREE (tickets not issued or required)

Now in their 38th year, these hourlong, in-person recitals continue to feature some of Kansas City’s most respected professional classical and jazz musicians.

Many tour internationally and perform with noted local organizations like the Kansas City Symphony, the Kansas City Chamber Orchestra and the Kansas City Jazz Orchestra. Some serve on the faculties of conservatories and music programs in Kansas and Missouri. Several entertain at festivals across the country, and others teach privately and enjoy playing in bands for musical theatre.

Limited reserved parking in the Midwest Trust Center west underground garage is provided.

Fall 2026 Ruel Joyce Series
Mondays at noon

Fall 2026 Ruel Joyce Series
Date Recital Location
Sep. 28 Fountain City String Quartet Polsky Theatre
Oct. 5 Ishaan Rao with Ali Mammadoff Polsky Theatre
Oct. 12 Goldenburg Duo Polsky Theatre
Oct. 19 Purna Bangere Polsky Theatre
Oct. 26 Rena Ishii Yardley Hall
Nov. 2 Thomas Aber and Robert Pherigo Yardley Hall
Nov. 9 The Goodnow Trio Yardley Hall

Fall 2026 Frank Smith Jazz Recitals 
Tuesdays at noon

Fall 2026 Frank Smith Jazz Recitals
Date Recital Location
Sep. 29 Charlie Parker Tribute: Gerald Spaits Quartet featuring Charles Perkins Polsky Theatre
Oct. 6 Loren Broaddus Trio Polsky Theatre
Oct. 13 Carolina Cavache Trio Polsky Theatre
Oct. 20 Heidi Lanita Quartet Polsky Theatre
Oct. 27 Henry Scamurra’s Pathways Yardley Hall
Nov. 3 Jackie Myers Quartet Yardley Hall
Nov. 10 Brett Jackson Meets the Rockhill Rhythm Section Yardley Hall