2025-2026 Concert Series

• December 6, 2025 – Holiday Brass

• December 20, 2025 – Christmas Concert

• February 21, 2026 – Dr. Jens Korndörfer, Organist

• March 28, 2026 – House of Hamill

• April 18, 2026 – Missouri Academy of Music

About the Concert Series

Inspired by Dr. Gene Ridenhour, patron, and benefactor of the Missouri United Methodist Church Concert Series, Director Marty Hook, a man of vision and dedication who reinstated the series, and Alex Pickard, a music professional extraordinaire whose leadership and insight constantly inspired us to even greater goals.

When music lovers file into the Missouri United Methodist Church, they always know they are in for something special. From serious classical ensembles to cutting edge pop culture groups, the Concert Series never disappoints.

Some of our most beloved performances show up year after year - the Holiday Brass, Christmas Concert, and Guest Organist. The season wouldn’t be quite right without them. We balance these longstanding traditions with great variety that includes classical, world, and popular music. This season includes the sounds of Mariachi, Orchestra, and Bluegrass.

Because Columbians live in a musically rich city, we routinely enjoy a broad palette of musical offerings in our many venues. Because of that we try not to replicate what’s being offered elsewhere. When someone attends one of our concerts, they know it will be a musical treat not found elsewhere in Columbia. We’re proud of that and hope you will plan to join us for yet another astounding season.

For our Concert Series the trio of Gene Ridenhour, Marty Hook, and Alex Pickard brought the original vision, support, and musical experience to set and reset the series on its firm foundation. We dedicate our concert series to these three visionaries.

Contact Us

Contact: Herb Watchinski 

E-mail:concertseries@moumc.org

Phone: 573-443-3111