Sunday, Oct. 20, at 7:30 p.m., Musica Sacra conducted by Timothy McDonald will present its fall concert. On the program is a cantata by Bach and two Church Sonatas and a Missa Brevis by Mozart. The concert is at Arrupe Auditorium on the Rockhurst University campus. Dr. McDonald will give his live program notes at 6:45. On this KC Arts Beat Report, Patrick Neas has an enlightening conversation with Dr. McDonald about the sacred music of Bach and Mozart.

Violinist Destiny Mermgen has started a new series of concerts called WELLNESS WEDNESDAY. The first of these free, interactive “mental health” programs is Sept. 18 at noon at Old Mission United Methodist Church. KC Arts Beat’s Patrick Neas had a chance to speak with Destiny about the series, and why it’s especially meaningful for her. To read more, CLICK HERE.

KC Arts Beat’s Odelia Colvin had a chance to speak with Devon Carney, artistic director of the Kansas City Ballet, about the company’s upcoming production of ALICE (IN WONDERLAND). To read more, CLICK HERE.

For tickets to “ALICE,” visit kcballet.org.

On August 25, the Summer Singers of Kansas City conducted by William Baker presented a rare gem by Ernest Bloch, the Jewish liturgical work Avodath Hakodesh. CLICK HERE to read Paul Pattison’s review of thr concert.