Upcoming events.

Vivace Sings the National Anthem at the 2024 MCWS
Jun
17

Vivace Sings the National Anthem at the 2024 MCWS

We are pleased to announce Vivace' Select Choir has been chosen to perform the National Anthem at the 2024 Men's College World Series.

Our group was chosen from among an extremely talented pool of over 100 applicants, from 23 states across the US. These teens have worked so hard this year, and we couldn't be prouder of their accomplishment.

Join us at the Men's College World Series in Omaha as we open up the 8th game of the series on Monday, June 17th at 6:00pm. Congratulations to our Vivace' Select Choir!

Purchase tickets to join us at the button below

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Musical Theater Skills Camp
Jun
24

Musical Theater Skills Camp

Calling all actors, singers, and dancers! We are so excited to announce our very first Musical Theater Skills Camp. This camp is going to be a jam-packed week of learning and fun, filled with dancing, acting, and vocal workshops that will take your student to the next level. Our week of learning will culminate in a showcase presentation on the last day to share all we’ve learned.

Classes will run from 9am to 12pm, Monday through Friday. Cost for the camp is $200+enrollment fee, which includes a t-shirt! To make sure every student gets the most out of the experience, we’re offering a Junior camp for kids ages 8-12, and a Senior camp, for teens ages 13-19.

If you’re looking to continue to grow your students skills through the summer, this is the place to do it! Registration opens March 8th, and there is limited availability, so don’t wait. Click the link below to register.

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Show Choir Summer Camp
Jul
15
to Jul 19

Show Choir Summer Camp

We’d like to invite YOU to join us for a fun filled week of singing, dancing, and community.

Our Show Choir Summer Camp is full of workshops, team building exercises, and age-appropriate challenges that will boost confidence and growth. Camps will be divided into a Jr. group of kids ages 8-12 and a Sr. group of teens ages 13 -19.

Led by Monica Koffi and Christina Courie, it is designed to build self-esteem while focusing on the fundamentals of vocal technique, dance choreography, and musical Show Choir design!

We will also go through basic music theory to give participants an introduction into sight-reading sheet music.

Cost of the class is $200+enrollment fee for the week, and all participants will receive a camp t-shirt.

Each group class will run from 9:00am to noon every day, with a showcase performance to be presented to the public at 11:30 on the final day of camp.

Space is limited, so snag your spot while they are available. Please have your student bring a water bottle label with their name, and a snack. All other supplies will be provided.

Registration opens March 8th, and you can complete sign up for camp at the button below. Feel free to reach out with any questions to Monica Koffi at monica@mks.studio

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BRIO Homeschool Show Choir - OPEN AUDITIONS
Aug
5

BRIO Homeschool Show Choir - OPEN AUDITIONS

Calling all homeschool teens!

If you have a teen interested in growing their abilities, stage presence, vocal ability, with some amazing performance opportunities, we'd love to invite you to audition for MKS Studio's BRIO Show Choir.

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED, so fill out the form found at the button below to mark your audtion slot!

BRIO Show Choir is a high school choir specifically designed for homeschool students looking to grow their skills and gain confidence through singing and dancing onstage. We will challenge your teens to grow in their stage presence, give them a solid base for growing their vocal skill in the future, and help them to learn complex dance steps at the same time. This choir also has incredible performance opportunities at various events throughout the year, and will conclude the year with an exclusive showcase concert!

We’ll be having open auditions on Monday, August 5th from 1pm - 5pm. Please have your student bring a song to perform for us and be ready to sing a cappella. Please also have your teen ready to sing “Mary Had a Little Lamb” with harmonization from one of our judges.

Then we’ll have a choreography session where we will teach students some basic dance steps and have them perform them together at the end of the session for our judges panel.

Results will be announced the week following our auditions, with recommendation of where your teen would fit best in our choirs at MKS Studio. Those who are accepted into our advanced group will then enroll for the class through our website to accept the offer.

Auditions are open to anyone ages 13-19 who currently homeschools! The only requirement is that you’ve either participated in a choir (please bring a reference if the choir is unrelated to MKS Studio) or have been involved in singing publicly in some form, either in a church setting or private vocal lessons. This year we will not be accepting private auditions outside of this date, so for those wanting to participate, attendance is mandatory.

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Vivace' Select Choir OPEN AUDITIONS
Aug
5

Vivace' Select Choir OPEN AUDITIONS

Do you homeschool and have a teen looking to be challenged in their vocal ability? We have just the thing for you!

Join us for open auditions for MKS Studio's advanced teen ensemble, Vivace’ Select Choir.

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED, so don’t forget to fill out the registration form at the button below to snag your audition slot.

Vivace’ Select Choir is a group of homeschool teens ages 13-19 that perform at various events around Omaha, including the Durham Museum, and singing the National Anthem! This group also gets the chance to record a professional music video every year. Our goal in this group is to take students who have a basic understanding of singing, and increase their knowledge and abilities in blending, complex harmonization, proper vocal technic, and recording and performing professionally. This group is a part of a Christian organization, with the goal of honoring Christ through our songs and performances.

If your teens (guys and gals!) have experience singing in choir, we’d love to invite them to try out for this incredible advanced choirs.

We’ll be having open auditions on Monday, August 5th from 1pm - 3pm. Please have your student bring a song to perform for us and be ready to sing a cappella. Please also have your teen ready to sing “Mary Had A Little Lamb” with harmonization from one of our judges.

Results will be announced the week following our auditions, with recommendation of where your teen would fit best in one of our three choirs at MKS Studio. Those who are accepted into our advanced groups will then enroll for the class prior to enrollment closing.

Auditions are open to any teens currently homeschooling in the state of Nebraska! The only requirement is that you’ve either participated in a choir (please bring a reference if the choir is unrelated to MKS Studio) or have been involved in singing publicly in some form, either in a church setting or private vocal lessons. This year we will not be accepting private auditions outside of this date, so for those wanting to participate in this group, attendance is mandatory.

Sign up for your audition at the registration button below!

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BRIO Show Choir Showcase
May
6

BRIO Show Choir Showcase

Lights, Camera, Action!

Join MKS Studio’s exclusive BRIO Show choir for their first solo performance showcase of “ON BROADWAY” on Monday, May 6th.

Let us take you on a journey through some classic songs performed ON BROADWAY, with visually appealing artistic elements, coupled with a highly-talented group of teens who sing and dance. Conducted by Candace Gould, with original choreography from Christina Courie. This group of singers are ready to keep you on the edge of your seats as we take a journey through songs featured ON BROADWAY. You don’t want to miss this performance, with a 100% homeschooled cast!

This performance is free and open to the public, so spread the word, and come out to support these incredible students as they share a years worth of hard work and dedication to “ON BROADWAY”.

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MKS Studio Spring Concert 2024
Apr
29

MKS Studio Spring Concert 2024

Come join our music classes and choirs for our 2024 spring concert! We will have all of our academy performances, from choirs to music theory classes of all ages, as well as some special guest performances. As our spring semester comes to a close, we can’t wait to share with you all we have learned this year. Our Concert will feature the following musical groups:

  • MKS Studio Worship Band

  • Music Makers

  • Music and Movement kids

  • MKS Youth Guitarists

  • Bravo Youth Choir

  • Allegro Concert Choir

  • Vivace Select Choir

You can check out the details of the live performance on our event page on Facebook. The concert is free, so invite your family and friends, and come celebrate the season with us through song! This concert will also be live-streamed.

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Theater Showcase - presented by Foundations of Theater and Center Stage
Apr
22

Theater Showcase - presented by Foundations of Theater and Center Stage

Come join our theater class students present their semester-end performances. Students from our Foundations of Theater class and Center Stage will be sharing monologues, and will each share a skit.

This performance is free and open to the public,and will be held in the south building of Grace Central Church. So bring a friend and come support local youth arts education!

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MKS STUDIO PRESENTS: Annie Jr.
Apr
20

MKS STUDIO PRESENTS: Annie Jr.

OMAHA TO LEARN

IMPORTANT LESSONS:

‘YOU’RE NEVER FULLY DRESSED WITHOUT A SMILE’

AND ‘THE SUN WILL COME OUT TOMORROW’

IN MKS STUDIO STUDENTS’ ANNIE JR. PRODUCTION

APRIL 19TH AND 20TH , 2024



Leaping Lizards! Omaha will “stick up its chin and grin and sing ‘Tomorrow!  Tomorrow!’” when MKS Studio performs Annie JR., it was announced by Drew Cohen, president of Music Theatre International (MTI). Based on the popular comic strip and adapted from the Tony Award-winning best musical by Tony Award-winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, Annie JR. tells the story of a spunky Depression-era orphan determined to find her parents.

“Annie is a heartwarming show with an important message about the true nature of family.  In the show, we see how a plucky little girl transforms her entire life by making the most out of every moment,” says Cohen. “MTI would like to applaud the students from MKS Studio for all their hard work on their production.”

MKS Studio will present Annie JR. on April 19th at 6pm, April 20th at 1pm & 6pm at Marian High School located at 7400 Military Ave. Omaha, NE 68122.  Tickets are $15 and will be available for purchase starting January 22, 2024.  There is no dress code, but the cast will remind you that you are “never fully dressed without a smile.”

Annie JR. follows the story of an orphan named Annie living a “hard-knock life” at The New York City Municipal Orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. Annie dreams of being reunited with her parents and takes action to find them. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan's evil machinations, befriends President Franklin Roosevelt and finds a new family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary Grace Farrell and a lovable mutt named Sandy.

Annie JR. is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized materials are supplied by Music Theatre International 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY, (212) 541-4684, mtishows.com.

This Saturday evening show will feature the following lead cast:

🎭  Harper Courie as Annie

🎭  Langdon Witt as Daddy Warbucks

🎭  Keira Courie as Grace Ferrell

🎭  Grace Koffi as Miss Hannigan

Snag your tickets to one or all shows before they sell out. You won't want to miss Annie Jr live!

contact: Kristen Culver

Kristen.MKS.studio@gmail.com

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MKS STUDIO PRESENTS: Annie Jr.
Apr
20

MKS STUDIO PRESENTS: Annie Jr.

OMAHA TO LEARN

IMPORTANT LESSONS:

‘YOU’RE NEVER FULLY DRESSED WITHOUT A SMILE’

AND ‘THE SUN WILL COME OUT TOMORROW’

IN MKS STUDIO STUDENTS’ ANNIE JR. PRODUCTION

APRIL 19TH AND 20TH , 2024

Leaping Lizards! Omaha will “stick up its chin and grin and sing ‘Tomorrow!  Tomorrow!’” when MKS Studio performs Annie JR., it was announced by Drew Cohen, president of Music Theatre International (MTI). Based on the popular comic strip and adapted from the Tony Award-winning best musical by Tony Award-winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, Annie JR. tells the story of a spunky Depression-era orphan determined to find her parents.

“Annie is a heartwarming show with an important message about the true nature of family.  In the show, we see how a plucky little girl transforms her entire life by making the most out of every moment,” says Cohen. “MTI would like to applaud the students from MKS Studio for all their hard work on their production.”

MKS Studio will present Annie JR. on April 19th at 6pm, April 20th at 1pm & 6pm at Marian High School located at 7400 Military Ave. Omaha, NE 68122.  Tickets are $15 and will be available for purchase starting January 22, 2024.  There is no dress code, but the cast will remind you that you are “never fully dressed without a smile.”

Annie JR. follows the story of an orphan named Annie living a “hard-knock life” at The New York City Municipal Orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. Annie dreams of being reunited with her parents and takes action to find them. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan's evil machinations, befriends President Franklin Roosevelt and finds a new family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary Grace Farrell and a lovable mutt named Sandy.

Annie JR. is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized materials are supplied by Music Theatre International 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY, (212) 541-4684, mtishows.com.

Our Saturday Matinee show will feature:

🎭  Alaina Scheufele as Annie

🎭  Will Tyler as Daddy Warbucks

🎭  Olivia Alston as Grace Ferrell

🎭  Eliana Kelley as Miss Hannigan

Snag your tickets to one or all shows before they sell out. You won't want to miss Annie Jr live!

Contact: Kristen Culver kristen.mks.studio@gmail.com

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MKS STUDIO PRESENTS: Annie Jr.
Apr
19

MKS STUDIO PRESENTS: Annie Jr.

OMAHA TO LEARN

IMPORTANT LESSONS:

‘YOU’RE NEVER FULLY DRESSED WITHOUT A SMILE’

AND ‘THE SUN WILL COME OUT TOMORROW’

IN MKS STUDIO STUDENTS’ ANNIE JR. PRODUCTION

APRIL 19TH AND 20TH ,

Leaping Lizards! Omaha will “stick up its chin and grin and sing ‘Tomorrow! Tomorrow!’” when MKS Studio performs Annie JR., it was announced by Drew Cohen, president of Music Theatre International (MTI). Based on the popular comic strip and adapted from the Tony Award-winning best musical by Tony Award-winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, Annie JR. tells the story of a spunky Depression-era orphan determined to find her parents.

“Annie is a heartwarming show with an important message about the true nature of family. In the show, we see how a plucky little girl transforms her entire life by making the most out of every moment,” says Cohen. “MTI would like to applaud the students from MKS Studio for all their hard work on their production.”

MKS Studio will present Annie JR. on April 19th at 6pm, April 20th at 1pm & 6pm at Marian High School located at 7400 Military Ave. Omaha, NE 68122. Tickets are $15 and will be available for purchase starting January 22, 2024. There is no dress code, but the cast will remind you that you are “never fully dressed without a smile.”

Annie JR. follows the story of an orphan named Annie living a “hard-knock life” at The New York City Municipal Orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. Annie dreams of being reunited with her parents and takes action to find them. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan's evil machinations, befriends President Franklin Roosevelt and finds a new family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary Grace Farrell and a lovable mutt named Sandy.

Annie JR. is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized materials are supplied by Music Theatre International 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY, (212) 541-4684, mtishows.com.

This Friday evening show will feature the following lead cast:

🎭 Harper Courie as Annie

🎭 Langdon Witt as Daddy Warbucks

🎭 Keira Courie as Grace Ferrell

🎭 Grace Koffi as Miss Hannigan

Snag your tickets before they sell out! We hope to see you there.

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Cookie Dough Sale Fundraiser
Jan
29
to Feb 12

Cookie Dough Sale Fundraiser

COOKIE DOUGH SALES HAVE BEGUN!🚨📣 Have you tried Eileen's Colossal Cookies? We’re selling the delicious cookie dough by the 3lb containers just for you!

These cookies are so yummy. The dough freezes perfectly, and each container makes 33 cookies. One tub is only $20.

  • Here’s the flavor options:

  • Chocolate Chip

  • Monster oatmeal

  • Snickerdoodle

  • M & M

  • Oatmeal Raisin

  • Peanut Butter

  • Sugar


Click the button below if you’re interested, and we’ll share details of payment and pickup. All of the proceeds of this sale go to benefit the students of our current programs and projects at MKS Studio.

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MKS at "Holly Days"
Dec
9

MKS at "Holly Days"

Join us to embrace the magic of the season at Holly Days – our enchanting holiday event set in the heart of downtown this December 9th at Heartland of America Park from 2 – 6PM.

Feel the holiday spirit come alive with enchanting live music performed by MKS Studio’s own VIVACE SELECT CHOIR, with a special sneak peek of our “Annie Jr.” musical theater production to premiere in April 2024.

With a magical blend of festive delights, live holiday music by local musicians, and enchanting activities, Holly Days promises to be a winter wonderland that will fill your heart with holiday cheer.

The RiverFront is proud to announce an inaugural food drive in conjunction with Holly Days on December 9th, sponsored by our partners at Valmont. The wintertime season is one of generosity and compassion, but it can also be challenging for some of our friends and neighbors. Visitors may bring four nonperishable food items in exchange for an ice skate rental at the Heartland of America Park Skate Ribbon.

Witness the beauty and wonder of Santa’s reindeer. These majestic creatures will make your holiday dreams come true and create a charming atmosphere.

Gather around the fire pit to roast marshmallows and enjoy a cozy storytelling session, warming your heart and your taste buds.

Glide on the ice beneath the stars to the beats of a local DJ. It's a holiday dance party on ice, creating an unforgettable and vibrant atmosphere.

Embark on a quest through Heartland of America Park for a chance to win an exciting holiday prize. Search for holiday-themed clues and hidden treasures, sparking your inner explorer.

Capture the holiday magic with enchanting photo settings, including a free professional photo station for creating the perfect holiday card.

Sip on steaming hot coco accompanied with an array of delicious toppings. It's the perfect way to stay warm and embrace the holiday season.

Marvel at the artistry of ice sculptors as they craft intricate and captivating ice sculptures, adding an extra touch of wonder to the event.

 Activities:

11am – 6pm     The RiverFront Holiday Food Drive Sponsored by Valmont

  • Table set near the skate ribbon on the 8th street plaza, free skate tickets passed out when individual brings food drive items.

2pm – 4pm       Holiday Music Performances at The Lakeside Amphitheater 

  • Turnbridge Collective

  • Vivace Select Choir

  • Annie Jr Cast

2pm – 6pm       Holly Days Photo Ops at 8th Street Plaza

  • Fun Services

2pm – 6pm       Santas Reindeer Display and Sled

  • Scatter Joy Acres

2pm – 6pm       Food Trucks

2pm – 4pm       Holiday Dance Class

  • Metro Community College

2pm – 6pm       S’mores and Stories – Holiday short stories around firepit at the top of every hour with s’mores provided!

2pm – 6pm       Duck the Halls Scavenger Hunt

  • Holiday themed scavenger hunt throughout Heartland of America Park to find all of the holiday themed ducks. If successful, the hunt will guide you to a holiday gift!

2pm – 6pm       National Holiday Card Day

  • PAT on Tap will be doing free family portraits with a professional camera and link to download free photos.

2pm – 6pm       Ice Sculpting/Art Display

  • Matt Seeley

3pm – 6pm       Merry & Bright Skate Night with a local DJ.

  • Checking with DJs

3pm – 5pm       Free Hot Coco Bar

  • Toms Coffee Truck gives free hot coco and a toppings bar close.

 

The Skate Ribbon will be open from 11am – 10pm.

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Winter Craft Sale 2023
Dec
2

Winter Craft Sale 2023

Come join the Vivace’ Select Choir and the Annie Jr. cast for our winter craft sale fundraiser! We are raising money to help offset the cost of filming and producing our year-end professional choir video, as well as the creating an incredible experience for our musical production this coming spring.

Last year, we had a great amount of support and were able to film an incredible video of our choir performing "Give Me Jesus". This year we're hoping to be able to fund our fourth video with your help. We are also embarking on our annual full scale homeschool production of “Annie Jr.” which will include custom built sets, original costumes, and three performances at the beautiful Marian High School Theater this coming April.

These students have been working hard to make items that are crafty, beautiful, and delicious. Some of these items to be sold will include:

  • Bracelets and Earrings

  • Printed t-shirts and bags

  • Homemade Christmas Ornaments

  • Candles

  • Homemade wreaths

  • Original Watercolor Paintings

  • Magnets and Coasters

  • String Art

  • Wood Journals

  • Beautiful Crochet items

  • Coffee Mugs

  • Wood Block Families

  • Sock babies

  • lots of homemade yummy baked goods

  • Interactive painting experience for kids while parents shop (with a personalized painting they will finish and take home to gift to someone for Christmas!)

  • coffee, boba tea, and delicious snacks while you shop!

We would love to have you join us as we strive to build better Christian music education in our youth and local homeschool community! This program would not be possible without your support of our efforts. So spread the word and come on out to buy some great things.

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MKS at the Durham Museum
Nov
25

MKS at the Durham Museum

Come join the choirs of MKS Studio for a Christmas celebration! Our students will be performing as a part of the time-honored Omaha Tradition, “Christmas At Union Station”.

We will have performances by Bravo Youth Choir, Allegro Concert Choir, BRIO Show Choir, and Vivace’ Select Choir, and our performance will be from 12:30-1:00.

It’s a great event for the whole family. Live music will be playing back-to-back all afternoon, and you can stay and experience the magic of the region’s largest indoor Christmas tree, learn about holiday traditions from Omaha and around the globe and visit Santa himself.

We hope you’ll come out and join us!

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MKS Studio Winter Concert
Nov
17

MKS Studio Winter Concert

Come join our music classes and choirs for a winter concert to celebrate the birth of a Savior! We will have all of our academy performances, from choirs to music theory classes of all ages, as well as some special guest performances. As our fall semester comes to a close, we can’t wait to share with you all we have learned this year. Our Concert will feature the following musical groups:

  • MKS Worship Band

  • Music Makers

  • Music and Movement kids

  • MKS Youth Guitarists

  • Bravo Youth Choir

  • Allegro Concert Choir

  • Vivace Select Choir

  • BRIO Show Choir

You can check out the details of the live performance on our event page on Facebook. The concert is free, so invite your family and friends, and come celebrate the season with us through song! This concert will also be live-streamed.

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Annual Fundraising Gala
Nov
3

Annual Fundraising Gala

We're excited to invite you to Divine Shepherd Lutheran Church on Q Street in Omaha. This event promises to be a memorable evening filled with fun! You’ll enjoy social time, catered dinner, a silent auction with incredible baskets full of goodies, and a stand-up comedy routine by local Christian comedian, Chris “Shoof” Scheufele.

Tickets are live and first-come first-serve. We also have a childcare option for parents wanting to come enjoy a fancy evening while their kids have an evening full of fun and activities on-location.

Come show your support and help us raise funds for our Christian Musical theatre program and our advanced choir, Vivace Select. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to make a difference while having a blast! See you there!

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MKS Studio Open House
Aug
14

MKS Studio Open House

So what is this academy like, anyway? Well, we’re glad you asked! Come join us for a meet and greet open house on Monday, August 15th to learn more about the studio, meet the instructors, find where your classes will be, and get excited about learning.

We will be a meet & greet with all our teachers, a tour of Grace Central Church and our class rooms, and an interactive hands-on demo of our music courses! We’ll also be taking on-site enrollments for all classes and choirs. Everyone in attendance will be entered into a raffle drawing for some very special prizes and goodies. And did we mention yummy treats?

You don’t want to miss this! So spread the word, bring a friend, and come find out more about MKS Studio.

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Annie Jr. Auditions (closed audition)
Aug
12

Annie Jr. Auditions (closed audition)

Save the date for our Sound of Music Jr. Auditions. This event is a closed audition for enrollees of our Musical Theater Workshop classes.

Current students participating will get the chance to read through the script with other students, learn and perform a short choreographed piece, and sing a solo. Please have your student prepare a song to share with us!

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Vivace Select Choir and BRIO Show Choir Open Auditions
Aug
11

Vivace Select Choir and BRIO Show Choir Open Auditions

Do you have a teen interested in singing, dancing, or both? We have just the thing for you!

Join us for open auditions for our two select groups, Vivace’ Select Choir and BRIO Show Choir

Vivace’ Select Choir is a group of teens ages 13-18 that perform at various events around Omaha, including the Durham Museum, and singing the National Anthem! Our goal in this group is to take students who have a basic understanding of singing, and teach them blending, complex harmonization, proper vocal technic, and give them a chance to record and perform professionally.

BRIO Show Choir is a high school choir specifically designed for students looking to grow their skills singing and dancing onstage. We will challenge your teens to grow in their stage presence, give them a solid base for growing their vocal skill in the future, and help them to learn complex dance steps at the same time. This choir gets the chance to perform at various events throughout the year and end the year with an exclusive showcase performance at the beautiful Marian High School Theater!

If your teens (guys and gals!) have experience singing in choir, we’d love to invite them to try out for these incredible advanced choirs.

We’ll be having open auditions on Friday, August 11th from 1pm - 5pm. Please have your student bring a song to perform for us, and be ready to sing a cappella. They’ll check-in at our welcome table, and then head to the sanctuary for the day. Once called up, they’ll perform a vocal piece for our judges panel and other attendees. Please also have your teen ready to sing “Mary Had A Little Lamb” with harmonization from one of our judges.

We’ll then have a choreography session where we will teach students some basic dance steps, and have them perform them together at the end of the session for our judges panel.

Results will be announced the week following our auditions, with recommendation of where your teen would fit best in our choirs at MKS Studio. Those who are accepted into our advanced groups it will then enroll for the class here.

Auditions are open to anyone interested! The only requirement is that you’ve either participated in a choir (please bring a reference if the choir is unrelated to MKS Studio), or have been involved in singing publicly in some form, either in a church setting or private vocal lessons. This year we will not be accepting private auditions outside of this date, so for those wanting to participate, attendance is mandatory.

Feel free to reach out with any questions prior to our audition date. We look forward to seeing you on August 11th.

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Summer Recital - PRIVATE LESSONS
Jul
31

Summer Recital - PRIVATE LESSONS

Have you ever been so excited about something you just can’t wait!! That’s the current feeling in our studio. Our summer recital is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to share all of the beautiful songs our students been working on so diligently.

We want to invite YOU to come share in these great accomplishments. Join us Monday, July 31st at 6pm at Grace Central Church for a free music concert full of solos, groups, and family performances.

And be on the lookout for some virtual performances on our YouTube channel.

This recital is free and open to the public, so spread the word and invite friends and family to this event. It’s a great way to support local music education.

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Show Choir Summer Camp
Jul
10
to Jul 14

Show Choir Summer Camp

Join MKS Studio for our first show choir summer camp.

This camp will be divided into a Jr. group of kids ages 8-12 and a Sr. group of teens ages 13 -19.

Led by Monica Koffi, Anne Tipton, and Christina Courie, it is designed to build self-esteem and confidence while focusing of vocal technique, dance choreography, and fundamentals of Musical Show Choir design!

We will also go through basic music theory to give participants an introduction into sight-reading sheet music.

Cost of the class is $200 for the week, and all participants will receive a camp t-shirt.

Each group class will run from 9:00am to Noon every day, from Monday, July 10th through Friday July 14th, with a short performance to be presented to the public at 11:30 on the final day of camp.

Maximum number of participants in each camp is 20 students. Please have your student bring a water bottle label with their name, and a snack. All other supplies will be provided.

Sign up for camp at the button below, and feel free to reach out with any questions to Monica Koffi at monica@mks.studio

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2023 Vivace' Video DEBUT
Jun
1

2023 Vivace' Video DEBUT

We have put a year's worth of hard work into this video, from extensive rehearsals to multiple fundraising events, and lots of help from the Omaha community. We wouldn't have been able to complete this project without your help and support!

This year we chose a song arranged by the talented Andrew T. Smigielsky, who offered us his rendition of "Give Me Jesus" originally by Jeremy Camp. This piece has never been recorded, and we've been given the priviledge to share it for the first time pre-recorded! Mr. Smigielsky did an amazing job at arranging a piece that embodies the beauty of this journey we are all on in life, through the lyrical story and musicality.

Our song was recorded onsite in the sound production studio. This year we partnered with Tesco Productions, and it was an incredible experience. Tom Sharman was our professional sound engineer and was highly experienced in sound mixing and production. You can check out more about him and his work at the link in bio.

Our second step was to shoot the video, using the audio previously recorded in studio. The director of photography for the project is Jacob Willis of Rend Motion. He brought a team of highly skilled individuals to shoot the video, and it was an incredible experience working with their team. The video was produced on location at the brand-new Garden Theater located at Bloom Dance Studio. You can see more about our videography company at the link in bio.

And now, MKS Studio is proud to present our 2022 Vivace' Select Choir video!

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Bravo Choir at Charles Schwab Field
May
5

Bravo Choir at Charles Schwab Field

Bravo Youth Choir will be singing the National Anthem for Creighton Baseball at the Charles Schwab Field in Downtown Omaha.

Come on out and enjoy a great baseball game, and hear this talented group of kiddos open up the Creighton VS. Xavier Musketeers.

Purchase your tickets to the game at the button below!

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MKS Spring Concert
Apr
24

MKS Spring Concert

Come join our music classes and choirs for our 2023 spring concert! We will have all of our academy performances, from choirs to music theory classes of all ages, as well as some special guest performances. As our fall semester comes to a close, we can’t wait to share with you all we have learned this year. Our Concert will feature the following musical groups:

  • Music Makers

  • Music Theory Teens

  • Music and Movement kids

  • MKS Youth Guitarists

  • Bravo Youth Choir

  • Allegro Concert Choir

  • Vivace Select Choir

You can check out the details of the live performance on our event page button below. The concert is free, so invite your family and friends, and come celebrate the season with us through song! This concert will also be live-streamed.

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MKS Studio Presents: THE SOUND OF MUSIC Jr.
Apr
22

MKS Studio Presents: THE SOUND OF MUSIC Jr.

The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world's most beloved musical. Featuring a trove of cherished songs, including "Climb Ev'ry Mountain," "My Favorite Things," "Do Re Mi," "Sixteen Going on Seventeen" and the title number, The Sound of Music won the hearts of audiences worldwide, earning five Tony Awards and five Oscars. The inspirational story, based on the memoir of Maria Augusta Trapp, follows Maria, an ebullient postulant who serves as governess to the seven children of the imperious Captain von Trapp, bringing music and joy to the household. But as the forces of Nazism take hold of Austria, the von Trapp family must make a moral decision.


In this youth adaptation, the content has been edited to better suit younger attention spans, but all the elements that make this show a classic are still in place. You will be enchanted by the timeless story and the dazzling music. So bring a friend and come join us for the 1-hour performance of "The Sound of Music Jr.", produced by Omaha's premiere youth music academy, MKS Studio

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MKS Studio Presents: THE SOUND OF MUSIC Jr.
Apr
22

MKS Studio Presents: THE SOUND OF MUSIC Jr.

The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world's most beloved musical. Featuring a trove of cherished songs, including "Climb Ev'ry Mountain," "My Favorite Things," "Do Re Mi," "Sixteen Going on Seventeen" and the title number, The Sound of Music won the hearts of audiences worldwide, earning five Tony Awards and five Oscars. The inspirational story, based on the memoir of Maria Augusta Trapp, follows Maria, an ebullient postulant who serves as governess to the seven children of the imperious Captain von Trapp, bringing music and joy to the household. But as the forces of Nazism take hold of Austria, the von Trapp family must make a moral decision.


In this youth adaptation, the content has been edited to better suit younger attention spans, but all the elements that make this show a classic are still in place. You will be enchanted by the timeless story and the dazzling music. So bring a friend and come join us for the 1-hour performance of "The Sound of Music Jr.", produced by Omaha's premiere youth music academy, MKS Studio

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MKS Studio Presents: THE SOUND OF MUSIC Jr.
Apr
21

MKS Studio Presents: THE SOUND OF MUSIC Jr.

The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world's most beloved musical. Featuring a trove of cherished songs, including "Climb Ev'ry Mountain," "My Favorite Things," "Do Re Mi," "Sixteen Going on Seventeen" and the title number, The Sound of Music won the hearts of audiences worldwide, earning five Tony Awards and five Oscars. The inspirational story, based on the memoir of Maria Augusta Trapp, follows Maria, an ebullient postulant who serves as governess to the seven children of the imperious Captain von Trapp, bringing music and joy to the household. But as the forces of Nazism take hold of Austria, the von Trapp family must make a moral decision.


In this youth adaptation, the content has been edited to better suit younger attention spans, but all the elements that make this show a classic are still in place. You will be enchanted by the timeless story and the dazzling music. So bring a friend and come join us for the 1-hour performance of "The Sound of Music Jr.", produced by Omaha's premiere youth music academy, MKS Studio

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Spring Craft Sale
Mar
18

Spring Craft Sale

Come join the Vivace’ Select Choir and the Sound of Music Jr. cast for our spring craft sale fundraiser! We are raising money to help offset the cost of filming and producing our year-end professional choir video, as well as the cost of custom sets, costumes, and theater rental for our musical production.

Last year, we had a great amount of support and were able to film an incredible video of our choir performing "Give Me Just A Little More Time". This year we're hoping to be able to fund our third video with your help. We are also embarking on our first-ever full scale homeschool production of “The Sound Of Music Jr.”.

These students have been working hard to make items that are crafty, beautiful, and delicious. Some of these items to be sold will include:

knitted household items

bath bombs

calligraphy artwork

scrunchies

original watercolors

lots of homemade yummy baked goods

coffee and boba tea while you shop!

For those attending the sale, we'll also be giving an exclusive sneak-peek at our choir piece as our Vivace' Choir sings their beautiful music throughout the day. We would love to have you join us as we strive to build better music education in our youth and local homeschool community! This program would not be possible without your support of our efforts. So spread the word and come on out to buy some great things.

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MKS Studio at the Gene Leahy Mall
Dec
10

MKS Studio at the Gene Leahy Mall

Come join choirs from MKS Studio for a HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA event! Our Choirs and Musical Theater Troupe will be performing at a Christmas event for the whole family. Come out to the newly renovated beautiful Gene Leahy Mall from 2-6pm on Saturday, December 10th for live music, outdoor games, pictures with Santa, food trucks, and more!

MKS Studio will be performing with the following groups from 4:15 - 5:00pm

Sound of Music Jr.

Bravo Youth Choir

Vivace’ Select Choir

So bring the whole family and come on out to celebrate the birth of our savior, Jesus Christ! We hope to see you there.

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Winter Craft Sale
Dec
3

Winter Craft Sale

Come join the Vivace’ Select Choir and the Sound of Music Jr. cast for our winter craft sale fundraiser! We are raising money to help offset the cost of filming and producing our year-end professional choir video, as well as the creating an incredible experience for our musical production this coming spring.

Last year, we had a great amount of support and were able to film an incredible video of our choir performing "Give Me Just A Little More Time". This year we're hoping to be able to fund our third video with your help. We are also embarking on our first-ever full scale homeschool production of “The Sound Of Music Jr.” which will include custum built sets, original costumes, and two performances at Benson Community Theater this April.

These students have been working hard to make items that are crafty, beautiful, and delicious. Some of these items to be sold will include:

  • Bracelets and Earrings

  • Printed t-shirts and bags

  • Homemade Christmas Ornaments

  • Candles

  • Homemade wreaths

  • Original Watercolor Paintings

  • Magnets and Coasters

  • String Art

  • Wood Journals

  • Beautiful Crochet items

  • Coffee Mugs

  • Wood Block Families

  • Sock babies

  • lots of homemade yummy baked goods

  • Interactive painting experience for kids while parents shop (with a personalized painting they will finish and take home to gift to someone for Christmas!)

  • coffee, boba tea, and delicious snacks while you shop!

We would love to have you join us as we strive to build better Christian music education in our youth and local homeschool community! This program would not be possible without your support of our efforts. So spread the word and come on out to buy some great things.

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MKS Winter Concert
Nov
18

MKS Winter Concert

Come join our music classes and choirs for a winter concert to celebrate the birth of a Savior! We will have all of our academy performances, from choirs to music theory classes of all ages, as well as some special guest performances. As our fall semester comes to a close, we can’t wait to share with you all we have learned this year. Our Concert will feature the following musical groups:

  • Music Makers

  • Music Theory Teens

  • Music and Movement kids

  • MKS Youth Guitarists

  • Bravo Youth Choir

  • Vivace Select Choir

  • MKS Worship Band

With a special sneak-peek of “The Sound of Music Jr.” by the MKS Musical Theater Troupe.

You can check out the details of the live performance on our event page button below. The concert is free, so invite your family and friends, and come celebrate the season with us through song! This concert will also be live-streamed.

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2022 Wreath Fundraiser
Sep
19
to Oct 23

2022 Wreath Fundraiser

Buy A Wreath, Give An Opportunity.

When you support our studio, you are giving them the chance of a lifetime! Your money will go to help fund:

  • Building of custom sets and costumes for "The Sound of Music Jr"

  • Recording of a professional music video

  • Rental of a full-scale theater for our production

...among other things. Please consider helping support these incredible young students in their music education!

Wreath Options for Purchase:

 

Wreaths will be personally delivered in Mid-November, and will fill your home with lasting holiday cheer!

Shipping not available. Local orders must be submitted no later than Sunday, October 23rd.

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Sound of Music Auditions
Sep
3

Sound of Music Auditions

Save the date for our Sound of Music Jr. Auditions. This event is a closed audition for enrollees of our Musical Theater Workshop classes.

More details to come on what to prepare for!

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