Pro Musica

Pro Musica was founded by Cynthia Schwab in 1980 with the mission "to foster interest in, appreciation for, and enjoyment of world-class, live classical music in Joplin and the four-state area".

In its first season Pro Musica presented one concert, the St. Louis Brass Quintet. In its 25th year, Pro Musica brought some of the world's most celebrated musicians to perform in Joplin. Now about to enter our 35th season, we are still looking forward to bringing "ageless music to all ages".

Pro Musica is the leader in providing culturally rich, classical music programming for Joplin, Missouri and the surrounding area. The Pro Musica Concert Series presents chamber music ensembles of the highest professional quality to the public at no charge, a biennial Symphony Orchestra performance, and has added a jazz concert.
In addition to the public performances, Pro Musica provides educational outreach and enrichment to local schools and Missouri Southern State University, as well as to the social service, civic, and business communities.

Pro Musica is supported by the generosity of individuals, business and corporate sponsors, family foundations and trusts as well as the Missouri Arts Council, National Endowment for the Arts and Chamber Music America.

We truly appreciate your interest and encourage your tax-deductible contribution to support our mission.

Current Board:
Nicholas Kyle, President
Wally Bloss, Vice-President
Martin Williams, Secretary
Alexander B. Curchin, Treasurer
Dale Blanchard
Lori Marble
Katherine Mays
Bryan Owens
Joseph Newman, M.D.
Annette Thurston

Cynthia H. Schwab, Founder Director Emerita
Joy Cragin, Emerita

Bonnie A. Yetter, Managing Director
Deborah Billings, Administrative Assistant