The Mighty Mo Jazz Orchestra, a celebrated volunteer community jazz ensemble under the umbrella of the Mid America Freedom Band, is excited to announce a special concert event titled Beatlesmania.

“Mosaics” is the theme of the Mid America Freedom Band’s 22nd season. In that artform, like community music-making, every tile, every piece, every note, every instrument, every voice, every person has a place. 

This month's Breakfast on Baron winner is Lee Hartman. Lee Hartman has been an impactful voice in the Kansas City LGBTQ+ community as the Artistic Director for Mid America Freedom Band (MAFB), a non-profit organization that provides an inclusive space for LGBTQ+ and ally musicians to come together and create music.

Twenty years of growth, milestones, and music making is certainly something to celebrate! Mid America Freedom Band continues to showcase the most diverse array of composers writing for concert band. With emphasis on Missouri and Midwestern composers this season, MAFB also pulls from its extensive library of commissioned works to give them a second hearing. This season culminates in a Spring Concert held at the beautifully remodeled Folly Theater for a program that is not to be missed.

The Show-Me Pride Ensembles d/b/a Mid America Freedom Band is accepting proposals for a new work for chamber winds and percussion, from composers regardless of age, nationality, or style. The proposed 6–7 minute long original piece will be performed by members of the Mid America Freedom Band during the ensemble’s next educational concert anticipated in the 2021–22 season.

The national arts organization the American Prize has named the Mid America Freedom Band a semi-finalist for The American Prize in Band/Wind Ensemble Performance—community division, 2021.

Composers David Berger, Marcus Lewis, and Jackie Myers received commissions from the Mighty Mo Combo to compose new works for amateur jazz band. These three composers were selected from an open call for proposals to write a new piece for the ensemble.

Show-Me Pride Ensembles has transitioned to a virtual ensemble due to the COVID-19 coronavirus to keep its members and patrons safe.