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.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Through our collective voice we build community, celebrate pride,

Michelle LaPointe

Sandy Schermerhorn

Tim Van Zandt

board development

membership services

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.

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!

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).

artistic director & conductor SHAWN CULLEN

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.

at the piano

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

assistant conductor & accompanist

act i If I Could Turn Back Time

The Beat Goes On I Got You Babe

solos: Aden Eilts, Wilson Welch

Gypsies, Tramps & Thieves

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

Dark Lady

featuring: Raven Harrell, Brandon Shelton

I Found Someone

solos: Devon Armstrong

Bang Bang

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

Just Like Jesse James

After All

solos: Justin Perryman, Anthony Robinson

act ii

Walking in Memphis

solo: Randall Humbird

The Shoop Song

(It’s In His Kiss)

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

Song for the Lonely

Strong Enough

solo: Pete Kuhn

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

Believe

solo: Darrik Moss

Super Trouper

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

A Different Kind of Love Song

there will be one 15 -minute intermission

The orchestra for After All: 60 Years of Cher has been graciously underwritten by Cliff

Schiappa

arranged & orchestrated by david maddux

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)

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)

■

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)

✚ Barry Regenold (2001)

Garrett L. Woods (2021)

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

■  Small Ensemble Member

Section Leaders

New HMCKC Member

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

Daniel Lebovitz | Stage Manager

Alex Perry | Resident Lighting Designer

Nic Aldrich | Resident Audio Engineer

Bradley Meyer | Resident Scenic Designer

Peige Turner | Resident ASL Interpreter

Ryan Neeland | Associate Producer

Patrick Smith | Costume and Property Manager

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

instrumentalists

Lamar Sims | Piano/Principal Accompanist

Todd Gregory-Gibbs | Synthesizer

Justin Henson | Electric Bass

Cynthia Egger | Electric Guitar

Ian McLaflin | Drums

folly staff & crew

Lee Saylor, Simon Huntley, Aaron Sullivan

Trace Cruey, Jeremy Brown, Jason Weiss, Brandy Hersch

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.

OF PEOPLE

FRIENDS of the CHORUS 2022

CONDUCTOR’S CIRCLE

Alan & Kathleen Brandt

Café Trio

Francis Family Foundation

Alan Grimes

Geraldine & R.A. Barrows

....................................................................................................

William & Paula Hankins

Kansas City Neighborhood Tourist

Development Fund

Louis & Elizabeth Nave Flarsheim

Charitable Foundation

Missouri Arts Council

Muriel McBrien Kauffman

Family Foundation

Richard J. Stern Foundation

Summit Homes

Foundation, UMB Bank, n.a., Trustee

DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE

ASPIS Consulting

Commerce Bank

Daniel Graves

Mike’s Wine and Spirits

.........................................................................................................

Donie Hoffman & Marc Smith

Eric Morey

Jason Castaneda

MAJOR BENEFACTOR

American Family Insurance –

Tom Mayfield Agency

Arvest Bank

Keith & Debra Hohly

Phill Fournier

Shook, Hardy & Bacon

.......................................................................................................

Steve Dodge & Paul Elo

Sally A. Firestone

Gaels Public House and Sports

Cliff Schiappa

Michael Schnetzer

Ulah Apparel, Accessories, Gifts

Richard Barrett & Derek McDonald

Bistro 303

Bob Bair

BENEFACTOR

Arlene Segal

Bruce Anderson

Paul Bacon

Kim & Paul Budd

Central Presbyterian Church

Cris Barnes

Dan & Sharon Brown

Darrell Naeger

Form Chiropractic

David Grantham

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

Suzi Krug

JoZach Miller

Prosperity Advisors

West Bottoms Whiskey Co.

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

Kevin Smith

Kevin W. White

Kim Budd

Matthew Flesch

Matthew Schulte

Michael Ryan

Michelle Fox & Barb Wilson

Michelle White

Mike Sigler

Missy B's

Robert Mead

Roger Singleton

Ryan L Conrad

Sandra Schermerhorn & Martha Boyd

Thomas Kusnetzky

Tom Dillon

Wilson Stafford

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

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

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

& Olive Dunavan  and Jeffrey Hays

Shera Farnham

Steve Joss

Steven Geiermann

Wesley Pennington

Wilson Welch

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

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

FRIEND

Barbara Stevens

Bradley Debrick

Charles Tribie

Christine Blegen

Cindy Sleeper

Doris Strong

Evan Swanson

Glenn Owen

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

J.C. Sanders

Jim Falls

John Humbert

Katana Ewbank

Kathryn Pruessner

Kylie Jackson

Mark Sappington

Neil Solomon

Rick Hall

Robert Groene

Robert Kottenbrock

Steve Eagan

Tiffany Kline

Vicki Peterson

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

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

The Human Rights Campaign Foundation assigned Commerce Bank a score of 90 points out of a possible 100 for their 2022 Corporate Equality Index for LGBTQ equality in workplaces

We’re built for community.

A community is built to support each other. To be a solid foundation from which to grow. And to provide the means for people to take care of each other. The best part of community: It always comes through when you need it. At Commerce Bank, we’ve been helping build communities for more than 150 years, tackling challenges, growing businesses, serving from the heart, and doing work that matters. We’re built for the long haul. We’re built for taking care of each other.

Proud sponsor of the Heartland Men’s Chorus Kansas City

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

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

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

BECOME PART OF THE MUSIC

There is room for everyone in Heartland Men’s Chorus Kansa City: singers, non-singers, men, women, old or young. You can become a part of Kansas City’s most unique Chorus!

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.

our vision

Singing to inspire a world of love and acceptance

How to be a good host...

The best gift to give...

What to do when the holiday stress kicks in... A L C O

$150 per team (2 players)*

Guaranteed 3 Games per Team

*Must be 18 years or older to participate

$25 per player* Prizes for Each Round

*Must be 18 years or older to participate