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UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance – Crescendo

Suzanne Shank and Marty Smoler were the honorary chairmen, and Yvette and Joseph Miceli served as the chairmen of the UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance’s Crescendo. The November 2nd event was held at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. More than 430 guests enjoyed cocktails, a delicious dinner, a performance in Helzberg Hall, and dancing to the music of A La Mode. Proceeds support student scholarships.

Dr. Ron and Donna Patton, Don Loncasty and Charles Bruffy

 

Conservatory dancers performed on the Helzberg stage with the Conservatory orchestra, conducted by Dr. Steve Davis.
Photo Credit: James Allison

 

Mayor Sly James, Patrick McLarney and Missouri Governor Mike Parson

 

Guests danced to the music of A La Mode after the concert.

 

Yvette Miceli, chairman; Jolie Justus, Mun Choi, University of Missouri; Katheryn Shields and Suzanne Shank, honorary chairman

Also featured in the December 15, 2018 issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: David Riffel

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