Midwest Chamber Ensemble - MCE

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Midwest Chamber Ensemble is a Kansas City based 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the performance of chamber ensemble music by local young professional musicians.

08/27/2026

🎵 CAN A COMPOSER SIGN THEIR NAME… IN MUSIC?

MCE clarinetist and musicologist Alejandro Dergal introduces the fascinating idea of the musical signature—and explains how Shostakovich used one of his own throughout his music.

You’ll hear that signature woven into Shostakovich’s powerful String Quartet No. 8 when Midwest Chamber Ensemble opens Season 15 with Guiding Lights.

✨ GUIDING LIGHTS - Shostakovich & Gade
📅 Sunday, September 13
🎤 Preconcert Talk: 3:30 PM
🎶 Concert: 4 PM
📍 Lutheran Church of the Resurrection
🎟️ $20 | Kids & students FREE
🔗 Tickets at the link in our bio and in comments below.

Watch Alejandro take you Inside the Score—then come hear the music live.

✨ SEASON 15 BEGINS IN THREE WEEKS! ✨📅 Sunday, September 13🎤 Preconcert Talk — 3:30 PM🎶 Concert — 4:00 PM📍 Lutheran Churc...
08/24/2026

✨ SEASON 15 BEGINS IN THREE WEEKS! ✨

📅 Sunday, September 13
🎤 Preconcert Talk — 3:30 PM
🎶 Concert — 4:00 PM
📍 Lutheran Church of the Resurrection
🎟️ Adults $20 | Kids and students FREE
🔗 Tickets at the link in our bio

Two composers. Two very different musical worlds. One afternoon of extraordinary chamber music.

GUIDING LIGHTS opens Midwest Chamber Ensemble’s 15th season with Shostakovich’s haunting String Quartet No. 8—a deeply personal work written “in memory of victims of fascism and war”—alongside the sweeping warmth and lyricism of Danish composer Niels Gade’s String Quintet, Op. 8.

And there’s more hiding inside Shostakovich’s music than you might expect. 👀🎵 He actually signed his name into the score.

We’ll be revealing that musical secret—and introducing you to the musicians bringing these works to life—in the weeks ahead, so stay tuned!

Come discover the stories hidden inside the music.

Shostakovich LiveMusicKC

Know your Debussy and your debits? Love classical music and accounting? We’ve got the perfect position for you!
08/18/2026

Know your Debussy and your debits? Love classical music and accounting? We’ve got the perfect position for you!

07/31/2026

🎻 MEET THE MUSICIANS • PART 3

Meet LilyAnn Willis
Violist | Midwest Chamber Ensemble

Every professional musician begins somewhere. For talented early-career artists like LilyAnn, opportunities to perform challenging repertoire alongside outstanding colleagues are an essential part of growing as a musician and building a career.

LilyAnn Willis earned her Bachelor of Arts in Music from the University of Missouri–Kansas City and has been playing since 2016. She is an active violist who has performed with a variety of ensembles. Her experience includes performing and substituting with the Pittsburg Kansas Symphony, Kansas City Rock Orchestra, Topeka Symphony, Kinnor Philharmonic, and the Midwest Chamber Ensemble. In addition to performing, she works at Wyatt Violin Shop, where she helps student and professional musicians. She is passionate about making music and supporting musicians at every stage of their musical journey.

Midwest Chamber Ensemble is proud to provide those opportunities while bringing exceptional chamber music to audiences throughout Kansas City.

❤️ Over the past few weeks, you’ve met Michael, Danielle, and now LilyAnn—three remarkable musicians whose passion and artistry make MCE possible. Your support helps emerging professionals like LilyAnn continue to develop their craft while sharing inspiring performances with our community.

▶️ Watch LilyAnn’s story.
🎼 Help invest in the next generation of chamber musicians.
🔗 Donation link in comments.

Thank you for following our Meet the Musicians series—we look forward to welcoming you to Season 15!

07/23/2026

🎼 MEET THE MUSICIANS • PART 2

Meet Danielle Jones-Walker
Flutist | Midwest Chamber Ensemble

Chamber music is built on connection—between musicians, between composers and performers, and ultimately between the stage and the audience.

Danielle is one of the artists who brings that connection to life, and we’re excited to share her story with you.

Danielle is a Kansas City based flutist and teacher who joined the Midwest Chamber Ensemble’s Wind Quintet, Beaufort Winds, in October of 2025. In addition to freelancing in the area, Danielle has subbed with the Missouri Symphony, the Mexico State Symphony Orchestra, and plays piccolo in the Heritage Philharmonic. Danielle teaches students all accross the Kansas City Metro and is the Flute Instructor at Missouri Western State University.

❤️ When you support MCE, you’re investing in the musicians behind the music. Your gift helps accomplished artists rehearse, collaborate, and bring exceptional chamber music to our Kansas City community.

▶️ Watch Danielle’s story.
🎻 Help us bring great music to our community.
🔗 Donation link in comments.

07/17/2026

MEET MICHAEL MACLAUGHLIN,
MCE violinist and concertmaster, and the first musician featured in our three-part Meet the Musician series!

Michael is an accomplished performer with an undergraduate degree from Baylor University and a doctorate in violin performance at UMKC. A dedicated teacher of more than 50 young musicians, he also founded a scholarship concert series that has raised thousands of dollars to help underserved students access private music instruction.

In this video, Michael explains why he loves playing with MCE.

After meeting Michael, please consider making a gift to help musicians like him continue to bring exceptional chamber music to our community.

Donation link in the comments.

07/14/2026

Introducing Midwest Chamber Ensemble’s 2026–2027 Season: A Season of Stories and Sound.

Season 15 invites audiences into a year of chamber music filled with drama and imagination. From the haunting intensity of Shostakovich and the lyrical warmth of Gade, to a dark and stormy evening of musical ghosts and fairy tales, soaring winds, open skies, and a powerful season finale, each concert tells a story of its own.

Join us for six distinctive programs performed by the accomplished musicians of Midwest Chamber Ensemble, beginning September 13.

Explore the full season, mark your calendar, and share the music with someone you love.

Season 15 begins September 13, 2026.
midwestchamberensemble.org

☀️🏖️🌊 Summer is here! What better way to kick back than relaxing with your favorite music? We will be uploading our arch...
05/22/2026

☀️🏖️🌊 Summer is here! What better way to kick back than relaxing with your favorite music? We will be uploading our archived concerts to our YouTube channel throughout the summer, starting with Season 14! Enjoy the sublime Quartet in G Minor by Emilie Mayer or settle in with familiar favorites like Beethoven or Mendelssohn. Don’t forget to like and subscribe to MCE on YouTube. Link posted in our bio and in comments 🎧🎼🎻

It’s not too late to get your tickets for our Season Finale TODAY! Purchase online or at the door. Pre-Concert Talk at 3...
05/10/2026

It’s not too late to get your tickets for our Season Finale TODAY! Purchase online or at the door. Pre-Concert Talk at 3:30, Concert at 4pm at Lutheran Church of the Resurrection!

It's almost here! We can't wait to share our music with you - get your tickets today!
05/09/2026

It's almost here! We can't wait to share our music with you - get your tickets today!

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Prairie Village, KS
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