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3 Ways to Order Tickets
ONLINE.   Order your tickets via Square.
MAIL.      Download Ticket Order Form.

 VENUE.   Purchase tickets at the door.    

*NOTE* Online tickets ordered within 5 days before the event may be picked up at the Broadway entrance.
Once issued, tickets are non-exchangeable and non-refundable.

Odyssey performances are back OPEN to the public, in the First Baptist Church of Columbia's sanctuary of 650 capacity.
Many Odyssey concerts are streamed FOR FREE online on YouTube channel, "OdysseyPlowman" - Subscribe here:

https://www.youtube.com/c/OdysseyPlowman​

ODYSSEY PASSPORT

To be announced.

10.3.2025 
FIREBIRD

Friday at 7pm, First Baptist Church of Columbia
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October 3, 2025 (Fri) 7pm

Firebird

Odyssey Season 22 begins with an epic program of emotional roller coaster, featuring Beethoven's last violin sonata, Mahler's heartbreaking Kindertotenlieder, followed by Stravinsky's powerful and uplifting Firebird Suite, arranged for two pianos. Performers include violinist Amy Appold and pianist Natalia Bolshakova (Beethoven), mezzo-soprano Tara Curtis and pianist Peter Miyamoto (Mahler), and pianists Peter Miyamoto and Ayako Tsuruta (Stravinsky). 

$25 General | $5 Student with I.D. | FREE Child 12 & Under.
​​DOORS OPEN AT 6:30 P.M.

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10.5.2025
​OKTOBERFEST: A FALL FUNDRAISER

Sunday 3-5pm, at Christopher and Mina Turner's home in Columbia, Missouri
Support Odyssey's 22nd Season by attending a fun Fall gathering of friends with food, drinks, *special* chamber music program, raffle and silent auction!  For the best deal, consider purchasing the Season Passport before the first concert begins on Friday, October 3, 2025.  NEW: Costume is optional, but there will be prizes for "Best Halloween" and "Best Oktoberfest Spirit" costumes!

$40 covers the cost of the food and drink.
Donations and active participation are highly encouraged!
Address will be revealed with a purchase of a ticket.​
DOORS OPEN at 3pm.

10.17.2025
SERENADE

Friday at 7pm, First Baptist Church of Columbia
October 17, 2025 (Fri) 7pm


TBA. Program includes Dvorak's Serenade for Strings.
 
$25 General | $5 Student with I.D. | FREE Child 12 & Under.
​​DOORS OPEN AT 6:30 P.M.

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12.12.2025
HOT COCOA COMO!

Friday at 7pm, First Baptist Church of Columbia
December 12, 2025 (Fri) 6-6:45pm


HOT COCOA COMO 
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Warm your cold hands with ❤️FREE❤️ Hot Cocoa!
Take a peak into the sanctuary to see the warm glow of 1000+ candle lights, while enjoying live music.

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FREE HOT COCOA & HOLIDAY MUSIC, ​ 6:00 - 6:45 P.M.

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12.8.2025
CANDLELIGHT HOLIDAY

Friday at 7pm, First Baptist Church of Columbia
December 12, 2025 (Fri) 7pm


Candlelight Holiday​ 

Visit Odyssey to delight your ears and eyes in the sanctuary’s transformation, as it is engulfed in the warmth of candle lights and holiday music featuring harpist Maria Duhova Trevor and cellist Kirk Trevor. Also in the program is pianists Peter Miyamoto and Ayako Tsuruta in Rachmaninoff's fantastic set of six pieces, Op. 11 for four hands.

$25 General | $5 Student with I.D. | FREE Child 12 & Under.
​​DOORS OPEN AT 6:30 P.M.

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2.21.2026 
W. CRIMM SINGERS

Saturday at 7pm, February 21 - First Baptist Church
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TBA.
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Admission $25 / $5 Student with I.D.​
DOORS OPEN AT 6:00 P.M.

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3.6.2026
VINOLA TRIO

Friday at 7pm, February 21 - First Baptist Church
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Grand Prize Winner of the 2025 Plowman Chamber Music Competition returns to Columbia with a full program, featuring violinist Laurel Gagnon, clarinetist  Li-Jie Yu, and pianist Ruoyang Xiang. Program TBA.
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Admission $25 / $5 Student with I.D.​
DOORS OPEN AT 6:00 P.M.

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3.8.2026
PRE-COLLEGIATE CONCERTO COMPETITION

Sunday at 3pm, First Baptist Church of Columbia
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FREE ADMISSION - No tickets required; Donations are accepted.
​​DOORS OPEN AT 2:30 P.M.

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3.29.2026 [date/time tentative]
M-ODYSSEY

Friday / Sunday at 3 or 7pm, First Baptist Church of Columbia
​March 21 (Fri) 7pm or 29, 2026 (Sun) 3 or 7pm

M-ODYSSEY

A program curated by pianist Ryan Kee
 and percussionist Daniel Noonan, you can expect another program of unexpected musical whims at M-Odyssey concerts. 

$25 General | $5 Student with I.D. | FREE Child 12 & Under.
​​DOORS OPEN AT 6:30 P.M.

APR 11: TRIPLE CONCERTO
$
25.00    

4.11.2026
TRIPLE CONCERTO

Friday at 7pm, First Baptist Church of Columbia
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TRIPLE CONCERTO
Sponsored by the Paul D. Higday Mozart Trust
In collaboration with the Mid-Missouri Area Music Teachers Association (MMAMTA), Odyssey features amazing soloists for the 8th year. R. Paul Crabb leads CAAM’s Prometheus for an incredible Ascension Oratorio, BWV 11 by J. S. Bach.

$25 General | $5 Student with I.D. | FREE Child 12 & Under.
​​DOORS OPEN AT 6:30 P.M.

5.8.2026
SPICY SPRING

Friday at 7pm, First Baptist Church of Columbia

Program includes Piazzolla's Liebertango, arranged for two pianos, eight hands - with pianists Helena Hyesoo Kim, Peter Miyamoto, Curtis Pavey, and Ayako Tsuruta.

Reception to follow after the concert.
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$30 General | $10 Student with I.D. | FREE Child 12 & Under.
​​DOORS OPEN AT 6:30 P.M.

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5.17.2026
KIDS@HEART: CARNIVAL OF THE ANIMALS

Sunday at 3pm, First Baptist Church of Columbia
​with 2pm Instrumental Petting Zoo

Sponsored by the MU School of Music & Higday Mozart Trust
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Join us for the Instrumental Petting Zoo at 2pm, then stay for 3pm concert to find out if Odyssey’s family concert really for children, or is it for adults who are just “Kids at Heart?” Performers include teachers, students, and the Columbia Music School ensembles. Free Admission – and free balloons!

FREE ADMISSION - No tickets are required | Donations are accepted.
​​DOORS OPEN AT 2:00 P.M.

SUPPORT ODYSSEY

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FREE DRINK at the time of purchase. All proceeds benefit Odyssey, including the 2025 Plowman Competition & Festival.
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Odyssey appreciates your continued support. When you can, please consider making a donation. Multiple donations are also possible for greater amount. Click HERE to find out some benefits for becoming a donor. Thank you.
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 FREE GIFT for a donation of $100 or more! Choose one from a classic selection of Red or Gray barrel with black ink, or Aqua or Blue barrel with blue ink, OR, a new soft grip pen with black ink with a touch of rose gold. Add a splash of musical color to your personal space with Odyssey Pen.

FUTURE PROGRAMS

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Spring 2027
THE 12th PLOWMAN CHAMBER MUSIC COMPETITION & FESTIVAL

To be announced in Fall 2026.

 1112 E. Broadway in Columbia, Missouri  - 573.825.0079 - [email protected]
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