2025-2026 Calendar

Important MAI Dates

Please note that these dates may change.

Monday, Aug. 11, to Thursday, Aug. 21 2025-2026 Enrollment, By Appointment

Monday, Sept. 1 Labor Day, MAI Closed

Tuesday, Sept. 2 Private Lessons, Choirs, Dance and Ensembles Begin

Saturday, Sept. 20 All-District Choir Clinic, 9 a.m. to Noon

Saturday, Sept. 27 All-District Choir Auditions

TBA All-State Choir Clinic, 10 a.m. to Noon

All-State Choir Auditions

Saturday, Nov. 8 Fall Honors Recital, 11 a.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 26, to Sunday, Nov. 30 Thanksgiving Break, MAI Closed

Monday, Dec. 1 Lessons Resume

Sunday, Dec. 7 Young MAIsterSingers, Independence Mayor’s Christmas Concert, Community of Christ Auditorium, 2:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 13 The Kansas City Chorale Family Holiday Concert with the Young MAIsterSingers, Unity Temple on the Plaza, 4 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 14 Christmas Concert, First Christian Church, 4 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 19, to Sunday, Jan. 4 Winter Break, MAI Closed

Monday, Jan. 5 Lessons Resume

Saturday, Jan. 31 Young MAIsterSingers at Mavericks Game

Monday, Jan. 19 (MLK Day) MAI building open, lessons held

February TBA Dance Showcase, 6 p.m., MAI Dance Studio

Monday, Feb. 16 (Presidents Day) MAI building open, lessons held

Saturday, March 7 Pre-Contest Festival, all day

Saturday, April 18 Festival MAI, all day

Sunday, April 26 Spring Fling Concert, Presented by Speaks Chapels, First Christian Church, 4 p.m.

May TBA Young MAIsterSingers at Kansas Speedway

Saturday, May 9 Spring Honors Recital, 11 a.m.

Friday, May 29 2026-2027 Scholarship Application Deadline

Monday, May 25 Memorial Day, MAI Closed

TBA Dance Recital, 2 p.m.

Sunday, June 7 Young Composers’ Concert, 4 p.m., Englewood Arts Center

Dates, times and locations are subject to change. Please check with your instructor(s) to confirm.

NOTE: MAI is closed on Fridays.