Mu Phi Epsilon Kansas City Alumni Chapter

02/27/2026

Congratulations to these collegiate members on earning these well-deserved scholarships! Your hard work, dedication, and achievements truly set you apart—well done!

02/25/2026

Here are a few more pics from this past Sunday’s Nancy B. Zschietzschmann Scholarship Audition. Special appreciation is extended to Dr. Anthony Olson for serving as adjudicator. Both the Mu Phi Epsilon - Alpha Kappa Chapter of the UMKC Conservatory (see previous post) and the Xi chapter (pictured here) from The University of Kansas delivered outstanding performances. We’re grateful to our scholarship chairperson, Regina Tanujaya, for her exceptional organization of this yearly event, which marks her fourth year in this role. We would also like to thank
Kansas City Piano for the use of their venue and pianos and coming in on their day off so that we can hold our audition. 🙏

11/24/2025

Presentation of the Mu Phi Epsilon Kansas City Alumni Chapter history within the Mu Phi Epsilon Professional Music Fraternity.

11/19/2025

At our meeting yesterday, we initiated new member Cliff Dunn, observed a Founder's Day ceremony, listened to a presentation on our chapter's history given by Mu Phi Epsilon International Librarian & Archivist Wendy Sistrunk, and enjoyed socializing over refreshments. Whew! What a productive day we had! 💜

10/10/2025

Our September meeting was a real treat! Virginia Gibson Schroeder, our oldest member, shared stories from her long, wonderful life. She opened by saying that her membership in Mu Phi Epsilon was one the most gratifying things in her life. We recorded her presentation so that you, too, could be inspired and energized. Enjoy!

At a meeting of Mu Phi Epsilon held at The Atriums in September 2025, Virginia Gibson Schroeder (b. 1922) reminisced about her childhood growing up in rural ...

06/25/2025

We were honored to have Dr. Ian Wiese (Lambda, Boston Alumni) here in Kansas City to take part in the UMKC Conservatory Composition Symposium June 14th - 19th. One of his works was featured on the final concert, which was recorded. As soon as the recording is posted, we'll be sure to link to it.

Ian began his stay with Alumni member Julia Scherer, who came downstairs to breakfast to the sounds of Ian in the next room doing a remote coaching session with an ensemble preparing one of his pieces. Fascinating!

That evening, Julia hosted a gathering for area Mu Phi members to hang out with Ian and introduce him to Kansas City BBQ. Yum!

Unfortunately, no one thought to take photos at that gathering. It only occurred to Julia to take some photos when she picked Ian up to take him to the airport, so here's one from the hotel parking lot and one from the airport. 😄

It was fun having you with us Ian! We can't wait to hear your latest compositions!