HMCKC Presents After All: 60 Years of Cher

MARCH 25-26, 2023 C. STEPHEN METZLER HALL | THE FOLLY THEATER | KANSAS CITY, MO SHAWN CULLEN | ARTISTIC DIRECTOR & CONDUCTOR

2022-2023 SEASON

March 25-26, 2023 C. Stephen Metzler Hall | The Folly Theater | Kansas City, MO Shawn Cullen | Artistic Director & Conductor Thanks to our season partners, whose support makes these concerts possible.

Heartland Men’s Chorus applauds the organizations whose logos appear below for their loyal and generous support of our concert programming and mission. We also are grateful to these foundations that invest in making Kansas City a great place to live and explore the arts: Francis Family Foundation The Richard J. Stern Foundation for the Arts Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation Louis and Elizabeth Nave Flarsheim Charitable Foundation Bank of America Trustee Geraldine and R.A. Barrows Foundation UMB Bank, n.a., Trustee Additional support comes from the Heartland Men’s Chorus Fund, administered by the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS our mission Through our collective voice we build community, celebrate pride, and empower authenticity board chair

vice-chair

treasurer

secretary

Steve Dodge

Richard Barrett

Michael Schnetzer

Eric Morey

president of the chorus

Tom Dillon

board of directors

Eric Aufengarten | Michelle Fox | Rodney Hill | Michelle LaPointe Kenton McNeill | Eric Morey | Jenny Harris-Patterson | Sandy Schermerhorn Michael Schnetzer | Michael Seely | Tim Van Zandt

HMCKC COMMITTEE CHAIRS executive committee

board development

Steve Dodge

Richard Barrett

human resources

development

Rodney Hill

Dudley Hogue

finance

membership services

Michael Schnetzer

Tom Dillon

Many HMCKC committees welcome participants from outside the Chorus membership to assist with our work. If you have expertise or interest in a certain area and would like to become involved, please contact Dudley Hogue at dudley@hmckc.org.

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from the executive director

DUDLEY HOGUE

Dear HMCKC family, Welcome to AFTER All: 60 years of Cher! I hope you have a marvelous time as we “turn back time” with an historical ride through the music of the Goddess of Pop! And don’t forget that in June, we will be celebrating pride month with our production of DISNEY PRIDE in Concert! It will mark our return – after more than a decade – to the beautiful Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.

HMCKC’s vision is “singing to inspire a world of love and acceptance”. As we try to fulfil this vision in everything we do, we simply can’t do it alone. The state of Missouri is currently leading the country in the number of anti-LGBTQIA+ bills introduced in this year’s session. There are currently 34 bills being pushed forward – including rollbacks to marriage equality, attacks on transgender youth, and threats to erase the LGBTQIA+ community. In the state of Kansas, there are 12 such bills. I would not presume to tell you how to vote or who to vote for, but I would ask you to do this: think about the members of your family, the members of the HMCKC family, and the LGBTQIA+ community when you vote. As you are thinking, call or write (of both) your legislators and senators at the state level, and the national level, and communicate your feelings to them!

Also, when purchasing tickets to our concerts, PLEASE make sure you’re on the hmckc.org website only! There are companies and individuals out there that are in the business of purchasing tickets for people. Then they purchase tickets from our website and charge you outrageous fees – and it’s all legal. Currently, you should NEVER pay more than $80 for a concert ticket. As much as we’d love to – we don’t charge hundreds of dollars per ticket, so please call the office at 816-931-3338 if you have any questions.

Most of all, THANK YOU for being here today, and for supporting the Chorus in the many ways that each of you do. If you need more information regarding financially supporting the Chorus, or would like more information on singing with us or volunteering for us, please let me know! Thank you for helping us create a bit of magic in our complicated world. We truly appreciate you.

See you in June!

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artistic director & conductor

SHAWN CULLEN

Shawn Cullen, conductor, educator and artistic director, has earned a reputation for his dedication to musical excellence and collaborative artistry within the communities he belongs. As a creative producer of over 50 successful concert and theatrical productions, Cullen’s boundary pushing programming has cemented his place as a dynamic artist in an ever changing performing arts landscape. Past creative leadership includes eight years as Artistic Director/Conductor for the Reveille Men’s Chorus, Desert Voices Mixed Chorus (Tucson, AZ) and upon completion of a national search, Mr. Cullen was appointed Artistic Director/Conductor of The Heartland Men’s Chorus in May 2020.

Recognized as an award-winning music educator, Mr. Cullen has held positions in K-12 instrumental/vocal music, adjunct faculty at the University of Arizona Fred Fox School of Music and most recently as Graduate Teaching Fellow at the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory. Cullen’s dynamic skill set has led to a multifaceted career in choral music, instrumental music, and regional musical theater serving as resident principal conductor for the Arizona Repertory Theater (2011-2017). Favorite regional credits include “Into the Woods”, “The Secret Garden”, “Oklahoma!”, “EVITA”, “Avenue Q”, and “The Full Monty”. Mr. Cullen has worked in collaboration with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra as vocal director for “Broadway Rocks” & “Broadway Rocks II”, and most recently “Broadway’s Leading Men” with the Kansas City Symphony Orchestra. Mr. Cullen enjoys a producing partnership with Grammy-nominated composer/arranger David Maddux creating fresh, new works for "choral theater" including HMCKC's world premiere performance of “Whitney: The Songs of Whitney Houston” (2022) and today’s premiere of “After All: 60 Years of Cher” (March 2023).

Shawn holds a Bachelors of Music Education and Masters of Music in Conducting from the University of Arizona and a Ph.D (ABD) in Music Education from The University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory. Cullen’s research in music education, undergraduate academic achievement, and conducting pedagogy has been presented at regional, national, and international conferences and symposiums. Shawn continues to stay committed to facilitating spaces for others to self express authentically, to grow both musically and personally, to perform music that speaks to narratives not always heard, and to build productions to celebrate diversity while shaping hearts and minds. He is a proud member of the national board of directors for GALA Choruses and is a national community advocate for suicide awareness (Survivors of Suicide).

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at the piano

ROBERT LAMAR SIMS

Born in Louisville, Kentucky and raised in Selma, Alabama, Robert Lamar Sims holds B.M. and M.M. degrees in piano performance with an emphasis in vocal accompanying and chamber music from University of Maryland College Park. He has extensive and varied experience as a performer, teacher, coach, and director in church, academic, concert, and theatrical settings.

His teachers and coaches include Claudia Faulk, Roy McAllister, Santiago Rodriguez, Bela Nagy, Jorg Demus, Robert McCoy, members of the Guarneri String Quartet, Leon Major, Alcine Wiltz, Richard Crittenden, Timothy Seelig, and Thilde Beuing. Organizations with which he has worked include Friday Morning Music Club, Paul Hill Chorale, Cathedral Choral Society, Washington Opera, National Symphony Youth Fellowship Program, Master Chorale Chamber Singers, and Washington Bach Consort (in the Washington, D.C. area), and Turtle Creek Chorale and the Women’s Chorus of Dallas (in Dallas, Texas). Currently living in Kansas City, Missouri, Lamar continues to be active as a teacher and coach of voice and piano, principal accompanist for Heartland Men’s Chorus, and a soloist and collaborative artist with a variety of performers and organizations throughout the area, including Northland Community Choir, Philharmonia of Greater Kansas City, International School of Music at Park University, Kansas City Repertory Theater, Lyric Opera of Kansas City, City in Motion Dance Theater, Byrd Productions, Black Repertory Theater, Kansas City Women’s Chorus, and members of Kansas City Chorale, Kansas City Symphony and Symphony Chorus.

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assistant conductor & accompanist

JONATHAN DORAM

Jonathan is thrilled to join the HMCKC staff as their new Assistant Conductor and Accompanist (August 2022)! He has performed with HMC since 2020 as a chorister, dancer, and small ensemble member. He recently taught as the Choral Director at Lincoln College Preparatory Academy and Middle School in Kansas City, MO, and before at Forest Heights STEM Academy in Little Rock, AR. He and his choirs have been profiled in magazines and on TV for their benefit concerts, raising thousands of dollars for various causes such as disaster relief and supporting domestic violence survivors.

His choirs have received Superior ratings at state-level assessments and have performed in venues like the Kansas City Chief’s Arrowhead Stadium and Little Rock’s Old State House. Together, his choirs crafted a vision to be “thoughtful and caring musicians who use music to transform ourselves and the world.”

An active actor, collaborative pianist, and music director, Jonathan has performed and directed numerous theatre productions at multiple venues all over the country, including the Wildwood Performing Arts Center in Arkansas and the Carmel Civic Theatre in Indiana. As a member of several instrumental and vocal ensembles, Jonathan has performed internationally in Italy and Spain and nationally in Washington, California, Arkansas, Missouri, Indiana, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. He has also served in an advisory capacity to several organizations, including Teach for America: Greater Delta, the Green Fellowship, Arts KC, Andrews University, and Fountain City Performing Arts.

In his free time, he enjoys writing, reading, and playing tennis. He currently works as an artist model at the Kansas City Art Institute and accompanist at Blue Valley High School. You can find out more about him at his website: jonathandoram.com

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arranged & orchestrated by david maddux

act i

act ii

If I Could Turn Back Time

Walking in Memphis solo: Randall Humbird

The Beat Goes On

The Shoop Song (It’s In His Kiss)

I Got You Babe

solos: Aden Eilts, Wilson Welch

featuring: Matthew Briggs, John Edmonds, Logan Edwards, Pete Kuhn, Jordan Michels, Barry Regenold, Tim Rowland, Wilson Welch

Gypsies, Tramps & Thieves

dancers: Scott Ferrell-Garcia, Richie Johnson, Calvin Quattlebaum, Danny Shervington-Bair, Jon Tyree, Mitch Weber

Song for the Lonely Strong Enough

Dark Lady

solo: Pete Kuhn dancers: Russ Czeschin, Jonathan Doram, John Edmonds, David Loethen, Anthony Robinson

featuring: Raven Harrell, Brandon Shelton

I Found Someone solos: Devon Armstrong

Believe

solo: Darrik Moss

Bang Bang

dancers: Russ Czeschin, Jonathan Doram, John Edmonds, David Loethen, Anthony Robinson

Super Trouper

dancers: Scott Ferrell-Garcia, Olujimi Jegede, Richie Johnson, Calvin Quattlebaum, Danny Shervington-Bair, Jon Tyree, Mitch Weber

Just Like Jesse James

A Different Kind of Love Song

After All

solos: Justin Perryman, Anthony Robinson

there will be one 15-minute intermission The orchestra for After All: 60 Years of Cher has been graciously underwritten

by Cliff Schiappa

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the voices of

HEARTLAND MEN'S CHORUS KANSAS CITY

TENOR 1 Paul W. Backer (1991) Robert Bradbury (2013) Alex Brewer (2022) Aaron Dawson (2022) James Demaree (2021) Michael Derickson (2023) Daniel Hilliard (2020) ✚ Randall Humbird (2004) Jeffrey Jacobs (2022) Jedidiah Kruger (2007) ■ Pete Kuhn (2019) Kelly Marzett (1993) Darrell Naeger (2002) Justin Perryman (2022) Adam Russell (2021) Timothy M. Ryan (2016) ■✚ Wilson L. Welch (2011) Jeff Williams (1996) TENOR 2 Devon Armstrong (2023) Philip Bachus (2023) Evan Childress (2022) Russ Czeschin (2023) Jonathan Doram (2020) Keith Grahl (1986) Raven Harrell (2022) Jacob Horton (2019) Olujimi Jegede (2023) Ma'Riece Johnson (2022) Jerryn Johnston (2022) ✚ Holden Kraus (2014) David Loethen (2018) Grant Mayfield (2022) ■ Jordan Michels (2020) Matthew Miller (2022) Darrik Moss (2023) Brad Norris (2020) ✚ Bradley Petzold (2022) R. Elise Pointer (2015) Jeffrey Porter (2022) Mark Pridmore (2010) ■✚ Barry Regenold (2001)

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Small Ensemble Member

Steven Sanders (1996) Brandon Shelton (2004) Danny Shervington-Bair (2022) Ron Simmons (2005) Ken Stewart (2019) Michael Stipetich (2007) Jon Tyree (2020) Mitch Weber (2023) Edward Wunderlich (2017) BARITONE Peter Albright (2017) Mike Anderson (2017) ✚ Eric Aufdengarten (2007) ■ Matthew Briggs (2022) Paul Budd (2000) Terry W. Christensen (2014) Nick Coyan (2023) Tom Dillon (2015) ■ John Edmonds (1995) ✚ Aden Eilts (2021) Scott Feaster (2013) Kevin Flesch (2023) David Grantham (2022) Lou Harris (1995) Tyler Harvey (2014) Chuck Henderson (2007) ✚ Randy Hite (1986) Patrick Kelley (1996) Cory Marz (2022) Greg Maupins (1998) Ryan Neeland (2012) Mark Patterson (2017) J.D. Perkins (1992) Kyle Phillips (2006) T. Mark Plyler (2014) Calvin Quattlebaum (2005) Ethan Ritschel (2023) Michael Seely (2015) Marcus Simmons (2023) Michael Stortz (2012) Brian Walters (2022) Trey Witt (2016) Garrett L. Woods (2021)

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Section Leaders

BASS Mario Alcantara (2013) Jason Blaisdell (2007) Adam Brown (2014) ✚ Jason Castaneda (2013) Benji Crow (2019) Michael L. De Voe (2014) Steve Dodge (1995) ■ Logan Edwards (2021) John Einck (2023) Paul Elo (2000) Scott C. England (1998) Joshua Farrell (2002) Scott Ferrell-Garcia-Garcia (2022) Dustin Greer (2019) Darren Haun (1993) Dennis Hayden (1987) Richie Johnson (2022) Jesse Leimkuehler (2018) Jeff Light (2011) Grady McIntyre (2023) ✚ Bill Mitchell (2017) Anthony Robinson (2022) ■ Tim Rowland (2023) John J. Sims (1997) Randall Wrisinger (2023) Travis Allen Zirkle (2015) HEARTLIGHT Dan Brown (2015) Kim Fitch Budd (2001) ✚ Blaine Diaz (2010) Joseph Jefferson (2023) Troy Johnson (2014) Daniel Lebovitz (2022) Shawn Moss (2023)

 New HMCKC Member

The year listed indicates the first year that the member participated in the Chorus.

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THE CREDITS hmckc staff Shawn Cullen | Artistic Director & Conductor Dudley Hogue | Executive Director Lamar Sims | Principal Accompanist Jonathan Doram | Assistant Conductor & Accompanist Mitch Weber | Communications Manager Brandon Shelton | Brand Manager Kelly Michale | Resident Stage Manager

artistic team

instrumentalists

Daniel Lebovitz | Stage Manager

Lamar Sims | Piano/Principal Accompanist Todd Gregory-Gibbs | Synthesizer

Alex Perry | Resident Lighting Designer

Justin Henson | Electric Bass

Nic Aldrich | Resident Audio Engineer

Cynthia Egger | Electric Guitar

Bradley Meyer | Resident Scenic Designer Peige Turner | Resident ASL Interpreter

Ian McLaflin | Drums

Ryan Neeland | Associate Producer

folly staff & crew

Patrick Smith | Costume and Property Manager

Lee Saylor, Simon Huntley, Aaron Sullivan Trace Cruey, Jeremy Brown, Jason Weiss, Brandy Hersch

Shawn Cullen | Projection Designer Valerie Martin | Choreography Bill Mitchell | Rehearsal Resource Coordinator (Audio) John Edmonds | Rehearsal Resource Coordinator (Video) Piper Brown | Production Assistant Olivia Wandick | Production Assistant Sally Farrand | Assistant Lighting Design Kelsi Richardson | Lead Electrician

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OUR FRIENDS

we can ’ t sing without your support

Heartland Men’s Chorus Kansas City is the largest LGBT cultural organization in the Great Plains. We’ve witnessed so many wonderful changes over our 37 years of singing, yet many challenges still exist, especially in Kansas and Missouri. Only with your support can we continue to make a difference!

ON THE BOOKS OR IN YOUR HEART Despite the progress and setbacks in the Supreme Court or in the voting booth, people make decisions based upon what is in their hearts and minds. That’s why HMCKC creates programming that is musically excellent and socially relevant at a time when people are seeking clarity and understanding of neighbors, friends, family members and themselves.

HMCKC SERVES THE COMMUNITY When Heartland Men’s Chorus sings, the entire community benefits. We have also sung at hundreds of events in support of area non-profit organizations including the Mayor’s Christmas Tree Fund, Literacy Kansas City, UMKC Pride Breakfast and so many more.

It’s not fake news when The Kansas City Star writes: “Heartland Men’s Chorus is one of the most beloved artistic institutions in Kansas City.”

A NATIONAL REPUTATION HMCKC is recognized as one of the premier LGBTQIA+ choruses in the nation from an artistic and administrative perspective. HMCKC is widely respected for its performances at national GALA Choruses Festivals, statewide conferences and performances throughout the region. Being a leading arts organization is only possible with strong commitment from our members, staff and patrons. Thank you for your support of our voices and our mission.

YOUR SUPPORT IS VITAL Your tax-deductible contribution can be mailed to: Heartland Men’s Chorus Kansas City, PO Box 32374, Kansas City, MO 64171-5374. You can also contact us by phone at (816) 931-3338 or by e-mail at hmc@hmckc.org. Even faster and easier is the option to make a secure contribution online at hmckc.org – just click the “Donate” button on the Support page. All donors to the Annual Fund are acknowledged in our programs for a period of 12 months from the date of donation. We strive to keep this list as accurate as possible. If you find a discrepancy, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

JOIN A SPECIAL GROUP OF PEOPLE Producer’s Circle............................ $25,000 or more Conductor’s Circle........................ $10,000 - $24,999 Director’s Circle...............................$5,000 - $9,999 Major Benefactor.............................$2,500 - $4,999 Benefactor....................................... $1,000 - $2,499

Patron....................................................$500 - $999 Sponsor.................................................$250 - $499 Subscriber.............................................. $100 - $249 Donor.........................................................$50 - $99 Friend........................................................$25 - $49

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FRIENDS of the CHORUS 2022

CONDUCTOR’S CIRCLE.....................................................................................................

Alan & Kathleen Brandt Café Trio Francis Family Foundation Alan Grimes Geraldine & R.A. Barrows Foundation, UMB Bank, n.a., Trustee

William & Paula Hankins Kansas City Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund Louis & Elizabeth Nave Flarsheim Charitable Foundation Mike’s Wine and Spirits

Missouri Arts Council Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation Richard J. Stern Foundation Summit Homes

DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE..........................................................................................................

ASPIS Consulting Commerce Bank Daniel Graves

Donie Hoffman & Marc Smith Eric Morey Jason Castaneda

Keith & Debra Hohly Phill Fournier Shook, Hardy & Bacon

MAJOR BENEFACTOR........................................................................................................

American Family Insurance – Tom Mayfield Agency Arvest Bank Richard Barrett & Derek McDonald Bistro 303 Bob Bair

Steve Dodge & Paul Elo Sally A. Firestone Gaels Public House and Sports Suzi Krug JoZach Miller Prosperity Advisors

Cliff Schiappa Michael Schnetzer Ulah Apparel, Accessories, Gifts West Bottoms Whiskey Co.

BENEFACTOR . . ...................................................................................................................

Arlene Segal Bruce Anderson Paul Bacon Kim & Paul Budd Central Presbyterian Church Cris Barnes Dan & Sharon Brown Darrell Naeger Form Chiropractic David Grantham

Dudley Hogue Donnie Morehouse Dr. Newton W. Jones & James Corrick Eric Aufdengarten & Joe Nadeau Gerald Valet Jeff Halpern Jennifer Harris Jesse Roberts Jim Pimentel & Damon Roberts Keith Grahl & Harry Anderson

Keith & Anne Wiedenkeller Matt Stretz & Stewart Smith Nancy Kain Norquist Robinson Foundation Rebecca Stroder Robert Clark Ryan Neeland Samuel Zorn

PATRON.............................................................................................................................

Brian Larios Brian Sixbury Derek Landrum-Vetter Dick Leeson Donald Taylor J.D. Perkins & Joe Hudec Jerry R Jackson John Williams Kathy & Jim Dunn

Kevin Smith Kevin W. White Kim Budd Matthew Flesch Matthew Schulte Michael Ryan Michelle Fox & Barb Wilson Michelle White Mike Sigler

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FRIENDS of the CHORUS 2022

SPONSOR..........................................................................................................................

Anthony Robinson Brad Johnson Chelsea Dangler Danny Shervington-Bair Darren Blosser Deborah Wooten Dennis Sondker Diane Conner Emily Landry Gerald and Wendy Hardy

James Dawson Jeff Kelleher Jeff Light Jim Crist Judy Simonitsch Kent Dickinson Kenton McNeill Kevin Hopkins Michael Brunkow Michael Seely

Michelle McElroy Myron Dunavan in memory of Clayton & Olive Dunavan and Jeffrey Hays Shera Farnham Steve Joss Steven Geiermann Wesley Pennington Wilson Welch

SUBSCRIBER . . ....................................................................................................................

Adam Russell Ann W. Hunt Annette Kussmaul Ben Hohly Brad Norris Bradley Petzold Brandon Shelton Brian Schwanz Carolyn Cupp Chadrick Reece Chris Piel Chris Soper Chris Uithoven Christiane Donner Christopher Davis Chuck Henderson Claudia McCurry Dani Brown & Ben Hohly Daniel Alford Daniel Cunningham Daniel Rice Darryl Burton David Allen David Knott Dennis Dobson Donald Hall Doug Bowen Eric Stafford & Frank Jambrosic

Garrett Woods Gary Finch Greg Houston James McCalla James Van Halderen Jason Blaisdell Jason Landrum-Vetter John Sims Jon Baker Jon Marshall Jonathan Doram Jordan Hatley Josh Heier Joyce White Judy Wegener-Stevens Kay Johnson Kelly Uptegrove Kevin Kauth Kurtis Thiel Linda Mitchell Lynn Barnett Mark Patterson Martha Boyd Mary Ragan Mary Vonerdmannsdorff Matthew Nunnally Mel Minnis Michael Anderson

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Michael Brecke Michael Donnici Michael Flanagan Michael Kaufman Michelle LaPointe Mike Shores Nina Bokern Pakou Her Patricka Miles Paul Backer Peg Prendergast Randall J. Fowler Rebecca Ehrich Robert Myers Robert Wulfert Rodney Hill Ron McKeown Jr Ron Simmons Ron Williams Russ Townsley Sheri Wood Terry Cushman Thomas Smith Tim Peters Timothy Holmes Trey Witt Will Brown Zack Beyer

FRIENDS of the CHORUS 2022

DONOR..............................................................................................................................

Barry Regenold Brad Harris Calvin Quattlebaum Craig Anderson Dennis Maddux Don Rogers Eleanor Thudium Eva-Marie Busch Greg Maupins

Gregory Chizmar John Steele Jon Tyree Joyce Feeley Kathryn Peters Lee Vandenbos Mark Batesel Mark Raduziner Patricia & Bob Petty

Patrick Cooke Paula Kitt Ryan Conrad Sarilee Kahn Sheryl Bell Stephanie Goddard Steven Sanders Tim McMulin William Stanley

FRIEND..............................................................................................................................

Barbara Stevens Bradley Debrick Charles Tribie Christine Blegen Cindy Sleeper Doris Strong Evan Swanson Glenn Owen

J.C. Sanders Jim Falls John Humbert Katana Ewbank Kathryn Pruessner Kylie Jackson Mark Sappington Neil Solomon

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Where Love and Justice are Central Sunday Worship: 10:30am 3501 Campbell St, Kansas City, MO 64109 816-931-2515, churchoffice@centralpreskc.org centralpreskc.org

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HEARTLAND SOUL

Heartland Soul is an esteemed group that supports the Heartland Men’s Chorus with individual unrestricted gifts of $750 or more each year. Members recognize that the Chorus provides a unique voice in the arts in the Kansas City metro area and surrounding region, and that through music we can truly make a difference. They also recognize that HMCKC is a proud and affirming presence for the LGBTQIA+ community and beyond. Heartland Soul members know that their financial support allows HMCKC to continue its mission and vision with programming that not only entertains, but changes hearts and minds.

HEARTLAND SOUL MEMBERS RECEIVE SEVERAL BENEFITS: • Invitation to Heartland Soul Receptions • Invitation to guest artist receptions (when applicable) to meet guest artists and learn about the “behind the scenes” preparation of HMCKC programs.

• Free parking in the adjacent garage for all of our concerts.

• Preferred subscriber upgrades for season tickets.

• Honorary numbered Heartland Soul lapel pin denoting membership.

The following people are the current members of Heartland Soul. We gratefully thank them for their generous support of the music and mission of Heartland Men’s Chorus.

Bruce Anderson Paul Bacon Cristopher Barnes Rich Barrett & Derek McDonald Dan & Sharon Brown Pete Browne & Julie Walker-Browne Rev. Paul & Kim Budd Jason Castaneda Robert Clark & Michael Stevenson David Cohn Diane Conner Jim Crist & Kevin Hobbs Dean Dachenhausen Tom Dillon Steve Dodge & Paul Elo Joshua Farrell Sally Firestone Keith Grahl & Harry Anderson David Grantham Dave Greis

Alan Grimes William & Paula Hankins Dr. Darren Haun Dudley Hogue David Hunker Dr. Newton W. Jones & James Corrick Nancy Kain Jim Kogel & Larry Harmon Brian Larios & Chuck Harper David Loethen Carl Manning & Dana Fields Kenton McNeill Miller-Mellor Association Bill Mitchell & Jeff Halpern Donnie Morehouse Eric Morey & Dustin Greer Dr. Joe Nadeau & Eric Aufdengarten Dr. Carol Green Nigro Don & Carol Nistler Bradley Petzold

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Calvin Quattlebaum Jim Pimentel & Damon Roberts Calvin Quattlebaum Jesse Roberts Sandy Schermerhorn & Martha Boyd Cliff Schiappa Michael Schnetzer Anonymous Mike Sigler Kevin C. Smith Dr. David L. Stagg Matthew Stretz & Stewart Smith Pete Sunderman & Curt Thomas Don Taylor & Larry Harrison Gerald Valet Todd Wegener Kevin White Michelle White in honor of Kevin White Keith & Anne Wiedenkeller

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ENDOWMENT FUND

The Heartland Men’s Chorus Endowment Fund has received tax-deductible contributions of more than $300,000. Administered by the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation, the Endowment Fund is a resource that ensures the long-term financial health of the Chorus. The fund was created in 1998 to honor Bill Casey and Reuben Reynolds for their years of service to the Chorus. Charter donors to the Casey-Reynolds fund are noted in the donor report with a diamond icon (▲). In 2013, the Dr. Joe Nadeau fund was added honoring his 15 years of service as Artistic Director. Charter donors to the Nadeau fund are noted with a plus sign (✚).

PRODUCER’S CIRCLE Estate of Jerry Van Allen CONDUCTOR’S CIRCLE Bruce W. Anderson ▲ ✚ Estate of Richard Firestone Steve Metzler and Brian Williams Annette N. Morgan Rev. Carol Stubbs Smith ▲ ✚ Gary Smith * DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE Charles E. Burch, Jr. in memory of Raymond E. Boring, DC Scott Francis ▲ Mary Kay McPhee & William Pfeiffer, Sr. William E. Pfeiffer, Jr. Reuben M. Reynolds III & Bill Casey ▲ Mike Sigler ▲ ✚ MAJOR BENEFACTOR Chris Abele Sally A. Firestone Philanthropic Fund ▲ Fred D. Fowler, MD & Ernest L. Williams ▲ ✚ Michelle LaPointe Gifts in Memory of Tim Mulvany Anonymous, in Memory of Steve Blevins ▲ Dan White BENEFACTOR Dave Baellow George K. Baum Foundation ▲ Steve Dodge & Paul Elo ▲ ✚ Mark Ensman & Noel Nothern ▲ Dan Flannery ▲ Steve Geiermann & Quenten Schumacher ▲ Christopher Gibson ▲ ✚ Mark Giersch & Dr. Jesse Roberts Fred Holtz ▲ Emmet M. Morris, Jr. ▲ Allen Noel ▲ G. Mark Sappington & David S. McGee, DCM Cliff Schiappa ✚ Kendrick T. Wallace ▲ Keith & Anne Wiedenkeller ✚

PATRON Terry Anderson & Michael Henry Jess Barnett ▲ Paul & Kim Budd Mark Dreiling Stephanie Dutton Alan & Susie Forker Dan Meiners J. David Miller ▲ C. Michel Minor & Scott Tansey Scott Reynolds & Klate Reimer Jerry Schiermeyer Lee Vandenbos ▲ Don W. White & Greg Thurman ▲ Ron Williams ▲ SPONSOR Sheldon Andrew Hon. Kay Waldo Barnes Phyllis Becker & Mark Schroer C. L. Boice & B. L. Kincaid ▲ Ron Bross James Carver Emily Fowler Gifts in memory of Nick Gold Brad Harris Chris Hernandez & Paul Monteil ✚ David Hunker Dr. Thomas R. Hunt Beth Ingram ✚ Kirby McCullough & Dan Auman P. Alan McDermott ▲ ✚ Todd Neff ▲ Kenneth F. Ruhnke ▲ Steven L. Sanders ▲ ✚ Bob Washburn Todd Wegener SUBSCRIBER Tyrone Aiken Robert Anesi & Joe Garza ✚ Bruce & Anne Bagley ✚ Cristopher Barnes Gretchen Blythe & Phil Minix Jeannette & Stephen Bruns Robert V. Deal Dave Draper Richard Held ▲ Rob Hill ✚ Larry Houlton ✚ David H. Hughes, Jr. ▲ Peter Keeble

Patrick Kelley ▲ John Mark Lambertson & Don D. White ▲ John Leakey & Vernon Register Tom Maddox & Randy Clark ▲ Ralph Oliva ▲ Gertrude Field Oliver ▲ Joan S. Olsen ▲ Alison & Steve Paddock ✚ Richard I. Preis ▲ Dr. Donald A. Rosenfield ▲ Lea & Marianne Rowland ✚ Joanie Shoemaker Jacqueline Collins Sigler ▲ Jarene & Lee Stanford ✚ Bradley E. Steffen Ellis Thigpen ▲ Frank Tubbert Kevin W. White ✚ Barb Wilson & Michelle Fox DONOR Julia Bacon ✚ Ken & Lisa Burden Ann Duer ✚ Jean Dunlap ▲ Janice E. Durrett ✚ Mac Fechtling John W. Green Kenneth J. LaBudde ▲ Susan C. Moehl ▲ Judy K. Mullen Joyce C. Palmer in honor of Thomas H. Sullivan, J.D. Matthew Powell & Daniel Allen Clay H. Rawhouser Matthew E. Rowland ▲ Steve & Vicki Scanlon ✚ Shalon Fund ✚ FRIEND Jay Bosch & Bill Ruprecht David Follmer ▲ Shirley Grove Molly & Hall Harsh ✚ Anonymous ✚ Dennis Mosby Emaline Newton ✚ Kip Niven ✚ Gary & Michelle Salzman ✚ Gifts in memory of John R. Sigler

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LEGACY SOCIETY Through a bequest to Heartland Men’s Chorus, you can show your continued support for our work. Heartland Men’s Chorus Legacy Society is a group of donors who have remembered the Chorus in their estate planning. A list of Legacy Society members will be included in each program. Dudley Hogue, Executive Director of the Chorus, can assist you with any contribution plans or questions you might have. Our mailing address: Heartland Men’s Chorus, PO Box 32374, Kansas City, MO 64171-5374. Our office phone number is (816) 9313338. You may e-mail us at hmc@hmckc.org. Our tax ID is 43-1490366.

LEGACY SOCIETY MEMBERS Chris Abele Lee Adams Norm Arbo Mark Besinger David Brija-Towery Mike Brown Tom Brusnahan Don Carrel Robert J. Cody Howard Collinson Chris Curry Dean Dachenhausen Greg Davis Russell Derringer Steve Dodge Paul Elo Rick Fisher Fred D. Fowler, M.D. Mark Giersch Jim Harlow Rob Hill Randy Hite Larry Houlton Steven L. Huyser Phillip Jamieson Bob Jackson Patrick Kelley John Mark Lambertson

Robert C. Lee Powell Minnis Darrell Naeger Mark Patterson Michael Phelps Barry Regenold Damon Roberts Jesse Roberts, MD Don Robertson Steven L. Sanders Cliff Schiappa Mike Sigler Rev. Carol Stubbs Smith Kevin C. Smith Jarene & Lee Stanford Ben Studebaker Tom Sullivan John F. Underwood Lee Vandenbos David Vaughn Todd Wegener Don D. White Kevin White Keith & Anne Wiedenkeller Edward Wigley Brian Williams Ron Williams

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AD ASTRA Latin, meaning “to the stars.” this phrase symbolizes our feelings for the members of HMCKC who have passed ad astra.

Kirk A. Andersen Steven Andrew Rodney L. Bake Anthony Baptist Ralph Behrens Charles Beitler Cindy Bixby David Bond Ron Bross Steven L. Brown Phil Bundy Jim Burrus Robert Busby Steven Capeder John Carey Bill Casey Dick Caskey Thomas D. Clark Byron Coleman James Costa John P. Cousins Lee Crawford David Dowler Gerald Downs-Gregory Mark Dreiling Richard Duran John C. England Gina Scaggs Epifano

James Ford Fred D. Fowler M.D. Monte Fritts Robert Garza Bob Glinn Tony Head Marc Hein Judy Hiebert Richard Hill Jason Huber-Fredin Adam B. Hulstine Dr. Thomas R. Hunt Mark Hutchens Paul Ingold Kevin Jordan Fr. Ambrose Karels Steven Jeffrey Karlin Dan Keith David Killmeyer Fr. Steve LaPrad Jim LaRoche Les Longberg Dennis Lowery Troy Malone Kelly Marzett Rick McAdams David Ray McGlothlin Brian McLothlin Steve Mehmert

C. Stephen Metzler Clay Miller J. David Miller Tim Moore Lance Moorman Annette N. Morgan Jeff Nichols Jesse Penley J. David Perkins Jan Potter Molly Proffer Todd W. Rice Franklin Rieske George A. Robb Dr. Don Rosenfield Barry Scanlan Neil Shasteen Jerry E. Sims Phil Smith Jarene Stanford Yul Stell Rande Stewart Robert D. Sullivan D.A. Thomas Greg Thomas Ernie Williams Scott C. Williams Frank Woltkamp

they have all been stars in our eyes.

we dedicate this concert to kelly & jesse.

They will always sing in our hearts, and we will never forget their love of HMCKC.

kelly marzett 1963-2023

jesse penley 1962-2023

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INTERESTED IN SINGING WITH HEARTLAND MEN’S CHORUS? Auditions for new singers take place at the beginning of each concert cycle, in September, January and April.

First, come check us out! You’ll have a chance to get to know us by coming to our first two rehearsals of the concert cycle on Tuesdays from 6:30–9:30 p.m. in Founder’s Hall at Grace & Holy Trinity Cathedral (13th Street and Broadway in downtown Kansas City, Mo.). Contact the chorus office (hmc@hmckc.org) so we’re ready to welcome you! After that, you’ll schedule a short vocal audition with our artistic director. If all goes well, the final step is attending our New Member Orientation and you’re in! If you can’t wait, or you’ve missed the start of the cycle, you are invited to visit rehearsal any time.

INTERESTED IN NON-SINGING OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE CHORUS? Those who don’t sing or can’t make the weekly rehearsal commitment are invited to join our non-singing fifth section, HeartLight. This group gives an opportunity for interested people to be members of the Chorus and provide a wide range of essential support functions. HeartLight members are incorporated into Chorus events as their personal schedules permit. If you would like to know more about HeartLight, or you would like to volunteer specific skills to the Chorus, please contact the Chorus office at (816) 931-3338 or hmc@hmckc.org.

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