Maronde professional recital series

Maronde Professional Recital Series - Fall 2025

Noon CDT on Mondays and Tuesdays, September 29, 2025 - November 11, 2025 | Polsky Theatre and Yardley Hall

FREE (tickets not issued or required)


Now in their 37th 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 2025 Ruel Joyce Series
Mondays at noon

Fall 2025 Ruel Joyce Series
Date Recital Location
Sep. 29 Soojin Kim (piano and cello) Polsky Theatre
Oct. 6 Elana Talley (trio) Polsky Theatre
Oct. 13 Michael Shults and Dan Velicer (alto sax and piano) Polsky Theatre
Oct. 20 Von Hansen (solo percussion and electronics) Polsky Theatre
Oct. 27 Jeff Savage (solo piano) Yardley Hall
Nov. 3 Jennifer Fox Oliverio (trumpet and piano) Yardley Hall
Nov. 10 Beau Bledsoe (guitar and violin) Yardley Hall

Fall 2025 Frank Smith Jazz Recitals 
Tuesdays at noon

Fall 2025 Frank Smith Jazz Recitals
Date Recital Location
Sep. 30 Charlie Parker Celebration!
Gerald Spaits/Charles Perkins Quartet
Polsky Theatre
Oct. 7 Isaiah Petrie Quartet Polsky Theatre
Oct. 14 Pete Fucinaro Quartet Yardley Hall
Oct. 21 Marcus Lewis Quartet Polsky Theatre
Oct. 28 Eboni Fondren Quartet Yardley Hall
Nov. 4 JCCC Faculty Quintet Yardley Hall
Nov. 11 Clint Ashlock Quartet Yardley Hall