New arts, performances, and entertainment each season at Barton!
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Upcoming Events
Women of Note
Thursday, February 5th
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
$15 per student
Fine Arts Building, Barton County Campus
All day Vocal music festival for region. Registration open until January 5th.
Barton Cougar Dance Day
Friday, February 6th
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Studio 34, Barton County Campus
Recruitment event where HS dance students can be a college dancer for a day with free dance classes, lunch, clinics with Barton Dance Theatre and Barton Dance Team. Dance scholarship auditions from 3-4 pm for HS seniors.
Fairytale Creative Kids Camp
Saturday, February 7th
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$20 per child, $10 per sibling
Fine Arts Building, Barton County Campus
Children aged 3- 12 years who love fairytales will enjoy this camp full of Creative magic lead by the Barton Dance Theatre college dancers. Kids will learn a dance, have an acting class, join in an interactive storytelling session, and more! Activities will be age appropriate as children attend in groups defined by their ages. All proceeds go to fund Barton Dance Theatre students' trip to dance in NYC.
Community Music School
We have heard and recognized the need for piano instruction in the Barton County area. Starting in Fall 2024, the Music Accompaniment program will be offering piano lessons for ages 6 through 18 in our Community Music School. This is a non-credit program where your child will receive piano instruction by a college student in the music accompaniment program under the supervision of Dr. Alejandro Avila, the Director of Accompaniment, at Barton.
Costs for Lessons per Year/Semester
30 min. weekly lessons (semester lessons - $15/lesson) $400/$210
45 min. weekly lessons (semester lessons - $22.50/lesson) $600/$315
60 min. weekly lessons (semester lessons - $30/lesson) $800/$420
There is an opportunity for a family discount if a family enrolls more than one child. Enrollment is limited so contact Dr. Avila at avilaal@bartonccc.edu for more information and how to register your child.
Performing Arts Department 2025-2026 Schedule of Events
February 2026
February 2026
Women of Note
Thursday, February 5th
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
$15 per student
Fine Arts Building, Barton County Campus
All day Vocal music festival for region. Registration open until January 5th.
Barton Cougar Dance Day
Friday, February 6th
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Studio 34, Barton County Campus
Recruitment event where HS dance students can be a college dancer for a day with free dance classes, lunch, clinics with Barton Dance Theatre and Barton Dance Team. Dance scholarship auditions from 3-4 pm for HS seniors.
Fairytale Creative Kids Camp
Saturday, February 7th
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$20 per child, $10 per sibling
Fine Arts Building, Barton County Campus
Children aged 3- 12 years who love fairytales will enjoy this camp full of Creative magic lead by the Barton Dance Theatre college dancers. Kids will learn a dance, have an acting class, join in an interactive storytelling session, and more! Activities will be age appropriate as children attend in groups defined by their ages. All proceeds go to fund Barton Dance Theatre students' trip to dance in NYC.
March 2026
March 2026
Spring Musical - SpongeBob SquarePants
Thursday, March 5th
7:30 pm
Friday, March 6th
7:30 pm
Saturday, March 7th
7:30 pm
Sunday, March 8th
2:00 pm
$5 - $15
Tickets will be available online February 1st.
Fine Arts Auditorium, Barton County Campus
Art Vortex Day
Wednesday, March 25th
8:45 am - 2:30 pm
Barton County Campus
High school students come to Barton Community College to gain hands-on experience from art professionals and instructors through workshops and activities, and to participate in a juried art exhibition at the Shafer Gallery.
April 2026
April 2026
Student Music Recital 1
Wednesday, April 8th
5:00 pm
Dorothy Moses Chapel, Barton County Campus
Enjoy instrumental and vocal performances by students of the Barton Music Department.
Ten Minute Play Performance
Date TBD
7:30 pm
Fine Arts Auditorium, Barton County Campus
Staged readings of winning playwright submissions.
Spring Music Concert
Tuesday, April 21st
7:30 pm
Fine Arts Auditorium, Barton County Campus
Featuring Barton Concert Choir, JazzCats, and Instrumental Ensembles.
Student Music Recital 2
Wednesday, April 22nd
5:00 pm
Dorothy Moses Chapel, Barton County Campus
Enjoy instrumental and vocal performances by students of the Barton Music Department.
Moving in the Heartland Dance Festival - Night 1
Friday, April 30th
6:30 pm
$5 per person
Fine Arts Auditorium, Barton County Campus
Festival representing dance in the region, featuring Barton's Dance Department and guest Kansas dance groups.
May 2026
May 2026
Moving in the Heartland Dance Festival - Night 2
Saturday, May 1st
6:30 pm
$5 per person
Fine Arts Auditorium, Barton County Campus
Festival representing dance in the region, featuring Barton's Dance Department and guest Kansas dance groups.
Student Music Recital 3
Wednesday, May 6th
5:00 pm
Dorothy Moses Chapel, Barton County Campus
Enjoy instrumental and vocal performances by students of the Barton Music Department.
Community Music School Student Recital
Saturday, May 9th
3:00 pm
Fine Arts Auditorium, Barton County Campus
End of the semester student recital for children enrolled in CMS - Spring 2026.
Endowment Concert
Tuesday, May 12th
7:30 pm
$10 per person - cash or check only
Tickets sold at the door
Fine Arts Auditorium, Barton County Campus
Join us for a concert featuring vocal and instrumental music groups including Jazz Ensemble, Orchestra, Choir, and Hilltop Singers. All proceeds go to the Vocal and Instrumental Music Endowment