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About Rogers Whitmore Recital Hall
Rogers Whitmore Recital Hall is an intimate MU recital venue housed in the Fine Arts Building on the University of Missouri campus in Columbia, MO. Operated by the MU School of Music, this recital hall hosts a range of performances from university ensembles to world premieres and chamber music series. The space is known for its close-up, acoustic-friendly environment that brings audiences and artists together for focused, high-quality concerts.
Whether you’re a local resident, student, or visiting a performer, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby accommodations and dining. Secure your seats through our simple, no-fuss process and enjoy an authentic campus performance experience.
Seating in Whitmore Recital Hall is designed for an intimate listening experience. The printable seating map can help you plan your approach to the performance. For parking, options include the nearby Hitt Street Parking Structure as well as campus metered and visitor parking; check MU Parking & Transportation Services for the latest details. Campus transit options like MU STRIPES and local bus services offer convenient access from campus to downtown Columbia and surrounding neighborhoods.
Nearby hotels such as voco The Tiger Hotel, Courtyard by Marriott Columbia, and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Univ Area provide comfortable stays within a short ride of the MU campus. For dining before or after performances, there are a variety of restaurants and cafés around the area to suit different tastes. We’ve highlighted affiliate-friendly hotel and dining partners below to help you plan a seamless visit.
Key past events at Whitmore Recital Hall include the Deviant Septet world premiere of David Liptak’s Focusing (2016) and multiple Missouri-based premieres by the Mizzou New Music Ensemble. The venue also hosts the Odyssey Chamber Music Series and, in 2025, hosted the Missouri State High School Activities Association State Music Festival. The Sinquefield Music Center opened in 2020 and complements MU’s music facilities, while Whitmore Recital Hall remains a beloved intimate performance space within the MU School of Music.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: 240 seats in Whitmore Recital Hall (Fine Arts Building).
- Address/Location: Whitmore Recital Hall is in the Fine Arts Building on Hitt Street, commonly referenced as 135 Fine Arts Building, Columbia, MO 65211.
- Venue type: Recital hall / intimate performance space within the MU School of Music.
- Seating chart: Printable seating map available for Whitmore Recital Hall.
- Parking: Nearby Hitt Street Parking Structure and campus metered/visitor parking; parking details available from MU Parking & Transportation Services.
- Transit: Campus transit options include MU STRIPES (student safe-ride/shuttle) and local bus services.
- Nearby hotels: voco The Tiger Hotel (23 S 8th St), Courtyard by Marriott Columbia (3301 Lemone Industrial Blvd), Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Univ Area – Hwy 63 (1402 Cinnamon Hill Ln), among others.
- Notable events hosted: Deviant Septet world premiere of David Liptak’s Focusing (Whitmore Recital Hall, 2016); Mizzou New Music Ensemble world premieres (Whitmore Recital Hall, 2011); Odyssey Chamber Music Series; Missouri State High School Activities Association State Music Festival (2025) at Whitmore Recital Hall.
- Renamed/demolishment: No known demolition or renaming of Whitmore Recital Hall; the hall remains in the Fine Arts Building with ongoing MU School of Music use. The Sinquefield Music Center opened in 2020 and houses other MU music facilities.