Upcoming Events and Programs at Compass Inc.
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THE MUSIC IS FOR EVERYONE BENEFIT GALA
The Blue Note and Compass Inc. present the Music is for Everyone Benefit Gala on June 1st in celebration and benefit of Compass Inc. and the Music is for Everyone Scholarship Fund. The mission of Compass is to provide aspiring musicians, singers, and songwriters with educational, promotional, networking, and showcasing opportunities to help them reach their full musical and artistic potential. Compass Inc. opened its doors to the Compass Music Center on June 3, 2022, and has since become a musical home to hundreds of community members through its various programming, such as the IGRB Choir, Compass Music Camp, its private music lesson program and more.
Join us in celebrating three years of community building and help us raise funds for the Music is for Everyone Scholarship Fund, which provides lesson and program scholarships and financial assistance to aspiring musicians within our mid-MO Community.
5:30pm – COCKTAIL HOUR
6:00pm – DINNER (from Irene’s BBQ) WITH LIVE JAZZ
6:45pm – DOORS OPEN FOR BALCONY
7:00pm-9:30pm – PRESENTATION & LIVE SHOW
Live Music Lineup
Pete Szkolka Jazz Quartet during dinner
The Compass Songwriters Club
The Compass A Cappella Choir
Dusk & Dawn – High School Rock Band
The Tina Turner Tribute Band – 14-piece band featuring Aina Cook, Symonne Sparks, and Phylshawn Johnson.
Silent Auction
Dress Code: Casually Elegant
Proudly Sponsored by Sticklen & Sticklen Personal Injury Lawyers.
SACRED SONGS IN SACRED SPACES:
A Weekly Community Song Circle at the Places We Love
Co-Presented by Compass Inc. and the Unitarian Universalist Church of Columbia
Led by Violet Vonder Haar and supported by Syd Hemwall
Wednesdays starting on May 21
7:00pm-8:15pm
Suggested Donation $5-15 per session
Join Violet Vonder Haar, for Sacred Songs in Sacred Spaces on Wednesday nights, starting May 21, from 7:00pm-8:15pm. Learn songs on the spot with no rehearsal needed. Come with an open heart, ready to connect and sing with others.
COMPASS LISTENING ROOM CONCERT SERIES:
THE JANUARY LANTERNS with special guest, MEGAN BURTT
Friday, June 13
Doors 6:30pm, Show 7:00pm.
$15 Adv $20 Dos
That’s What We’ll Be, the second full-length album from The January Lanterns, is a heartfelt exploration of personal growth, vulnerability, and the power of embracing the unknown. Written during a time of profound change for the band, the album invites listeners into a space where uncertainty becomes freedom, and transformation is celebrated. With raw lyricism and dynamic soundscapes, That’s What We’ll Be is a journey through the beauty of change—both for the band and for anyone willing to lean into life’s mysteries. It’s a powerful, honest statement of who they are now and what they’re becoming.
“She dresses her insightful poetry in a folk indie pop vibe, blessed by her instincually smoky smooth voice and candid cool delivery. She finds the middle ground between Sharoon Van Etten, Kathleen Edwards, and Norah Jones. Like them, she’s a musical chameleon with room to roam.” -The Wild is Calling
The Compass Listening Room Concert Series is an intimate music event hosted within the Compass Music Center, featuring primarily touring singer-songwriters and acoustic folk artists. The Listening Room is a substance free venue that provides an ideal setting for musicians to showcase their talents and connect with an appreciative audience. With a focus on creating an intimate experience, the concert series invites performers to share their heartfelt music, allowing for genuine connections between the artists and listeners who have a deep passion for music.
MUSIC IS FOR EVERYONE FUND
The Music is for Everyone Scholarship Fund is an initiative that is made possible through the kindness of our community and the generous support of grants. This fund provides aspiring musicians and songwriters with the opportunity to realize their full artistic potential by providing scholarships and financial assistance to those who are unable to cover the registration fees. Through this fund, we strive to eliminate financial barriers and promote equal access to music education for all.