Mu Phi Epsilon Kansas City Alumni Chapter

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!

06/09/2025

Last Sunday, Virginia Q. Backman, our VP/Program Chair, graciously hosted a planning gathering for the 2025-2026 KC Alumni programs, which included food and mimosas. Several exciting programs are currently being developed.

04/22/2025

Pictures from last Tuesday's Scholarship Winners Concert/Luncheon: We were treated to great performances and yummy food.

04/18/2025

Andreas Landstedt introducing his piece at the Mu Phi Epsilon Kansas City Alumni Chapter’s Scholarship Winners Concert/Luncheon and how much the Mu Phi Epsilon Professional Music Fraternity and the Mu Phi Epsilon Foundation played a significant role in helping him.
Mu Phi Epsilon - Alpha Kappa Chapter

04/18/2025

Sorry for this late share. Wasn’t aware of this until this past Tuesday at the Scholarship Winners Luncheon (photos forthcoming) in which Andreas Landstedt won the 1st Place, that Andreas shared with us the significance of his composition. Please be on the lookout for that video posted soon. Mu Phi Epsilon - Alpha Kappa Chapter

04/16/2025

Surrounded by so much Chinese art at the Diastole Scholars' Center and listening to Alumni member Dr. Chen Yi’s Variations on Awariguli being performed by 2nd Place Scholarship Winner Chuang Li.

04/16/2025

2nd Place Scholarship Winner Chuang Li giving insight into the piece he is about to play

04/16/2025

At the 2025 Scholarship Winners Concert/Luncheon: Plum Blossom by composer Chen Yi, who is KC alumni member, performed by Mu Phi Epsilon - Alpha Kappa Chapter member Li Chuang (2nd Place Winner)