Mizzou International Composers Festival 2026

Concert 1: Alarm Will Sound Opening Night

Thursday, July 23, 2026 • 7:30 p.m. CT
Missouri Theatre

The Mizzou International Composers Festival opens with the electricity, imagination, and boundary-shifting musicianship of Alarm Will Sound. This annual collaboration between the festival and one of the world’s leading contemporary ensembles sets the tone for a week of discovery.

For this year’s opening night, Alarm Will Sound brings a compelling mix of artistry and innovation, featuring music by Jlin, Karola Obermüller, and others to be announced. From the raw, kinetic energy of experimental rhythm to the finely sculpted world of textural exploration, these works illuminate the diverse soundworlds shaping contemporary composition today.

This is a moment when composers, performers, and audiences begin a shared journey into the unexpected. Join us as we launch MICF 2026 with bold sounds, fearless ideas, and an ensemble that thrives on pushing musical possibility.