State Music Festival Information
May 1-3, 2025
MU is pleased to host the Missouri State High School Activities Association State Music Festival which brings thousands of talented high school students to our campus each spring to be adjudicated for their musical performance. This page should be referenced for volunteer information, as well as information specific to the University of Missouri campus. As the organizing body, the MSHSAA webpage for music activities should be referenced for all other festival details.
Volunteer Schedule & Details
2025 State Music Festival Volunteer Schedule.xlsx
Volunteers should check in at Whitmore Recital Hall located in the Fine Arts Building – Music at the beginning of their shift (7:30 AM or 12:30 PM). You will receive a brief training before you are dismissed to your assigned location. Please dress in business casual attire or a Mizzou shirt with black/khaki pants.
State Music Festival Volunteer Form
It's not too late to volunteer! Volunteers are needed to serve as hall and room monitors each day of State Music Festival.
Morning shifts are 7:30 AM - 12 PM
Afternoon shifts are 12:30 PM - 5 PM
2-hour shifts also available upon request
Contact: Brooke Danielsen
danielsenb@missouri.edu
573.882.3439
How do I sign up for MU Alert?
Visitors to the MU campus are encouraged to sign up for MU Alert while on campus. The sign-up process is quick and you can opt out at any time. MU Alert is only used only for emergencies that may affect your health and safety.
Where do I park on the MU campus?
There are many parking options on campus and throughout the downtown area. Details for all visitor parking options are outlined on the 2025 State Music Festival Visitor Parking document, including directions to reserve a complimentary MSHSAA 2025 Parking Permit for access to Hitt Street Parking Structure for Thursday, May 1, and Friday, May 2.
Parking is free in university parking structures on Saturdays, including May 3, with the exception of reserved and restricted spaces which are enforced 24/7.
Where do the events take place?
State Music Festival performances are scheduled in Memorial Union, Tate Hall, Fine Arts Building, McKee Gymnasium, Stewart Hall, and Sinquefield Music Center - all centrally located around Lowry Mall.
If you are unsure where and when a performance is to occur, a MSHSAA representative will be located in the main lobby of Memorial Union North with the complete schedule of events.
Where is Lost & Found?
Non-music lost & found items (e.g., water bottles, clothing items) will be taken to the Memorial Union North help desk (573-884-8793). Sheet music or instruments will be taken to the MSHSAA headquarters located in Stotler Lounge in Memorial Union North (573-875-4880).
Where can I eat?
There are many eateries on campus and throughout the downtown area. MU School of Music organizations also sell snacks on Lowry Mall. Please note that all MU Campus Dining locations are cashless and only accept Apple Pay, Google Pay, credit cards, and debit cards.
Can I listen to MU School of Music performances while I am on campus?
Yes! Several ensembles will perform during the lunch break (12:00-1:00 PM) each day on Lowry Mall.
You are also encouraged to check out the FREE United States Airforce Band Airmen of Note concert on Friday, May 2 at 7:30 PM in Jesse Auditorium on the MU Campus.