HMCKC Presents All Is Bright

ALL is BRIGHT DECEMBER 6-8, 2024 C. STEPHEN METZLER HALL | THE FOLLY THEATER

SEASON 39 2024-2025 SHAWN CULLEN

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Heartland Men's Chorus Kansas City presents

All Is Bright December 6-8, 2024 | C. Stephen Metzler Hall at the Folly Theater Shawn Cullen | Artistic Director & Conductor

HEARTLAND MEN'S CHORUS SEASON 39 SPONSORS Thank you to our season sponsors, whose support makes our concerts possible.

Heartland Men’s Chorus Kansas City applauds the organizations and businesses whose logos appear below for their generous support of our mission and legacy.

We are also grateful to these foundations and government agencies that invest in making Kansas City a great place to live and explore the arts: Missouri Arts Council Kansas City Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund Francis Family Foundation, Miller-Mellor Association The Richard J. Stern Foundation for the Arts Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation Synchrony Foundation Kearney Wornall 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

Eric Aufdengarten

Kenton McNeill

Christal Williams

Danny Shervington-Bair

president of the chorus

Jason Castaneda

board of directors

Chris Madden | Jenny Harris-Patterson Bradley Petzold | Sandy Schermerhorn | Michael Seely Tyler Smith | Benjamin Walker

HMCKC COMMITTEE CHAIRS executive committee

board development

Eric Aufdengarten

Kenton McNeill

human resources

development

Michael Seely

Dudley Hogue

finance

membership services

Christal Williams

Jason Castaneda

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

Welcome to Season 39 and the wonderful legacy that is the Heartland Men’s Chorus Kansas City!

We are so excited about the season that we have planned for you! The chorus has never sounded more incredible than in their preparation for the holiday concert, and I personally can’t wait for Y’all Means All in March. But now, more than ever, we look forward to our Do It With Heart Tour early this summer, bringing music that matters to communities of Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma and Arkansas, where LGBTQ+ voices fight to be heard.

But wait – there’s always more! The Aha! Cabaret, presented by The HeartAches, will be absolutely incredible in February, and Ignite the Night – Evening of Note 2025 is coming on Saturday, January 11 at the historic Midland Theatre! NINA WEST, declared “America’s Sweetheart” by Ru Paul herself after NINA appeared on season 11 of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 11, will be our guest emcee and entertainer. It’s going to be a fabulous time, and we’re excited for you to experience it. (Visit hmckc.org/eon for more information.)

In order to make all of this happen (especially the tour) I hope that you will support HMCKC in any and every way that you can. Ticket sales only provide 33% of our revenue, and that means that every contribution – no matter the size – makes a significant impact. Please consider making a donation today by visiting hmckc.org and clicking the donate button. Please consider making your gift a recurring one, but whatever it is that you can give, I thank you for making a significant difference!

Audrey Lorde once said “Only one thing is more frightening than speaking your truth.

And that is not speaking.” In the divided world in which we now find ourselves, and with the political landscape unknown at the present time, we remain hopeful and steadfast in our vision of singing to inspire a world of love and acceptance. And while that sometimes seems daunting, at the present time, there is one thing I know for certain – we must sing on – but today, we need you more than ever.

Thank you for your love and support. Now sit back and enjoy All Is Bright!

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from the artistic director

SHAWN CULLEN

Welcome to Heartland Men’s Chorus and our holiday production of All Is Bright. It’s an honor to share this moment of warmth and connection with you, especially as we come together in the wake of challenging times. The recent election has left many of us with questions and concerns about the future, particularly for those in our LGBTQ+ community, our allies, and those who believe in a world of love, equality, and acceptance. In times like these, the need for spaces like ours – where voices are heard, identities are celebrated, and love leads the way – has never been greater.

This season, we have an exciting lineup that underscores our commitment to making a difference through music, joy, and community. Following All Is Bright, we’re thrilled to bring you our first-ever Aha! Cabaret this February, starring The HeartAches, our community engagement ensemble. Expect an evening of powerhouse vocals as we finish the phrase “Love is….” just in time for Valentines Day. In March, we’ll take you on a journey through decades of country music with our spring production, Y’all Means All, celebrating the rich, diverse sound of country music through a fabulous LGBTQ lens! And finally, we’re taking our message on the road with the Do It With Heart Concert and Tour. This powerful experience will carry our music to communities throughout Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas, sharing songs of love, acceptance, and unity with audiences who need it most.

Thank you for being here, for believing in the power of music, and for supporting Heartland Men’s Chorus as we continue to shine, sing, and spread joy in the face of adversity. Together, let’s make All Is Bright a celebration of resilience, hope, and the unbreakable spirit of our community.

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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 principal conductor for the Arizona Repertory Theater from 2011-2017. Favorite 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 and Broadway Rocks II, and most recently Broadway’s Leading Men with the Kansas City Symphony. Mr. Cullen has begun a collaborative producing partnership with David Maddux, Grammy-nominated composer/arranger/orchestrator, to create fresh and exciting pop-choral works for “choral theater” around the globe.

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. He recently completed six years of service as a proud member of the national board of directors for GALA Choruses (2017- 2023) and is a national community advocate for suicide awareness (Survivors of Suicide). www.shawncullen.com

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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. He also works with members of Kansas City Chorale, Kansas City Symphony and Symphony Chorus.

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DECEMBER 6-8 | THE FOLLY THEATER

ACT 1

ACT 2

Light (from Next to Normal)

It’s Beginning to Look Like Christmas

Music and Lyrics by Brian Yorkey and Tom Kitt Arr. by Charlie Beale soloists: Benji Crow, Joseph Marrocco, Adam Brown, Storm Davis

Good People All, Rejoice Traditional/Arr. David Maddux

We Three Kings

Music and lyrics by Meredith Willson Arr. Mark Hayes

The 12 Days of Christmas

(As performed by Straight No Chaser) Arr. by Timothy Piper featuring: The HeartAches

Holiday Tango

Traditional/Arr. By Andy Beck

Music and Lyrics by Greg Gilpin

The Happiest Christmas Tree

dancers: Matthew Allen, Russ Czeschin, Christopher T. Roberts, Derek Thompson

Music and Lyrics by Cathy Lynn Arr. David Maddux

dancers: John Edmonds, Scott Ferrell-Garcia, David Loethen, Danny Shervington-Bair, Calvin Quattlebaum, Terraye “Ray” Watson

The First Noel

Traditional/Arr. Dan Forrest

A Doo-Wop Christmas (With You)

By Greg Gilpin

featuring: The HeartAches

The Times They Are A Changin’ Music and Lyrics by Bob Dylan Arr. Adam Podd

soloists: Woaden Tayler (Friday/Sunday), Jordan Hatley (Saturday)

Puttin’ on the Holiday Drag

Music and Lyrics by Steve Huffines soloists: Michael L. De Voe

Joy!

Let Me Listen

Music by Dan Forrest Lyrics by Charles Anthony Silvestri

Go! Go! Rudy!

Arr. Chad Weirick

dancers: Jody Cates-Collins, Payton Dishman, John Edmonds, Scott Ferrell-Garcia, Eryk Larabee, David Loethen, Ryan Neeland, Calvin Quattlebaum, Terraye “Ray” Watson

Holiday Sing-A-Long Miracle

Music and lyrics by Matisyahu Arr. Chad Weirick dancers: Matthew Allen, Russ Czeschin, Christopher T. Roberts, Anthony Robinson, Derek Thompson, Samuel Zorn

Go Where I Send Thee

Traditional/Arr. Sean Ivory and Paul Caldwell

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the voices of

HEARTLAND MEN′S CHORUS KANSAS CITY TENOR 1 Matthew Allen (2024) Paul W. Backer ( 1991 ) Robert Bradbury ( 2013 ) Alex Brewer (2022) ♥ Sean Carder ( 2018 ) Aaron Dawson (2022) ♥ Benjamin L. DuBois (2008)  Luke Englert (2024) Christopher Gibson ( 1996 ) ✚ Randall Humbird (2004) John Jeppson (2023) ♥ Dane Lackey (2024) ✚ Cole Langford-Braun (2023) Powell Minnis (2004) Darrell Naeger (2002) Timothy M. Ryan ( 2016 ) Michael Sigler ( 1992 ) Michael Smith-Harris (2023) ✚ Ricky Wilson ( 2017 ) 

TENOR 2 John Ashton (2024) Evan Childress (2022) Parker Crist (2023) Russ Czeschin (2023) ♥✚ Storm Davis (2023) Jordan Davis (2024) ♥ Payton Dishman (2023) Chance Donaldson (2023) Keith Grahl ( 1986 ) Jacob Horton ( 2019 ) Ma'Riece Johnson (2022) Jerryn Johnston (2022) ✚ Holden Kraus ( 2014 ) Eryk Larabee (2010) David Loethen ( 2018 ) Grant Mayfield (2022) ♥✚ Dee Moss (2023) Brad Norris (2020) Jeffrey Porter (2022) Mark Pridmore (2010) ✚ Barry Regenold (2001) ♥ Christopher T. Roberts (2023) Rick Sams (2024) ♥ Brandon Shelton (2004)

BASS Mario Alcantara ( 2013 ) Jason Blaisdell (2007) Jonathan Bokay (2020) Andy Bolton (2024) ♥ Adam Brown ( 2014 ) Jason Castaneda ( 2013 ) Nick Coyan (2023) ♥ Benji Crow ( 2019 ) Michael L. De Voe ( 2014 ) Steve Dodge ( 1995 )  Brian Doyle (2024) John Einck (2023) Paul Elo (2000) Joshua Farrell (2002) ♥ Scott Ferrell-Garcia (2022) Eric Forseth (2024) Andy Gosling (2024) ✚ Dustin Greer ( 2019 ) Darren Haun ( 1993 ) Dennis Hayden ( 1987 ) Jason Landrum-Vetter (2020) Jeffrey Lewis (2024)  Robbie McGowan (2024)  Grantaire Myers (2024)  Michael Reyes (2024) Anthony Robinson (2022) John J. Sims ( 1997 ) Spencer Smith (2024)  Woaden Tayler (2024) Derek Thompson ( 2015 ) ✚ Randall Wrisinger (2004) Travis Allen Zirkle ( 2015 ) ♥ Samuel Zorn (2009)

Danny Shervington-Bair (2022) Ken Stewart ( 2019 ) Jon Tyree (2020) Edward Wunderlich ( 2017 ) BARITONE Mike Anderson ( 2017 ) Eric Aufdengarten (2007) Dalton Bowman ( 2019 ) Paul Budd (2000) Jody Cates-Collins (2024) ♥ John Edmonds ( 1995 ) Scott Feaster ( 2013 ) ✚ Kevin Flesch (2023) David Grantham (2022) Lou Harris ( 1995 ) Tyler Harvey ( 2014 ) Jordan Hatley ( 2019 ) Chuck Henderson (2007) Randy Hite ( 1986 ) Ron Hobert (2023)  Jeff Holt (2024) Rob Kottenbrock (2003)  Joseph Marrocco (2024) Cory Marz (2022) Greg Maupins ( 1998 ) Ryan Neeland ( 2012 ) ♥ Ezra Ofregnbue (2022) David Pasley (2006) Mark Patterson ( 2017 ) Kyle Phillips (2006) Calvin Quattlebaum (2005) Ethan Ritschel (2023) ♥✚ Tim Rowland (2023) Michael Seely ( 2015 ) ♥✚ Marcus Simmons (2023) Michael Stortz ( 2012 )  Zach Stroth (2024) Jonathon Thompson (2023) Terraye "Ray" Watson (2024) Trey Witt ( 2016 )

HEARTLIGHT Dan Brown ( 2015 ) Kim Fitch Budd ( 2001) Larry Chester ( 2010)  Tim Collins (2024) James Franklin ( 1995 ) Troy Johnson ( 2014 )

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✚ Section Leaders

Patrick Kelley ( 1996 ) Dennis Maddux-Phillips (2024) ✚ Shawn Moss (2023)  Drew Tayler (2024)  Donny Wall (2024)

 New HMCKC Member ♥ Member of The HeartAches 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 Tom Dillon | Operations Manager Lamar Sims | Principal Accompanist Brandon Shelton | Brand Manager & Designer Mitch Weber | Communications Manager

artistic team Kelly Michale | Resident Stage & Production Manager Alex Perry | Resident Lighting Designer Sally Farrand | Co-Lighting Designer Nic Aldrich | Resident Audio Engineer Valerie Martin | Choreography Amanda Hubbard | ASL Interpreter Robin Olson | ASL Interpreter John Edmonds | Rehearsal Resource Coordinator (Video) Greg Maupins | Rehearsal Resource Coordinator (Video) Piper Brown | Production Assistant

instrumentalists Lamar Sims | Piano/Principal Accompanist Todd Gregory-Gibbs | Synthesizer Justin Henson | Electric Bass Ian McClaflin | Drums

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Heartland Men’s Chorus Kansas City is the largest LGBTQIA+ cultural organization in the Great Plains. We’ve witnessed so many wonderful changes over our 38 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.

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Membership in the chorus is by audition and open to all women’s voice ranges. The Chorus prides itself on the diversity of its membership: demographically, culturally and professionally. If you identify in any way as a woman and you love to sing, we’d love to have you join us.

The Kansas City Women’s Chorus is Kansas City’s only regional women’s chorus inspiring through performance, embracing diversity, and advocating social justice.

Our four most recent concerts were sold out, and we are excited about our May 16-17, 2025 concert, “Wild and Tamed Voices: A Choral Tribute to All Creatures.”

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ENDOWMENT FUND

The Heartland Men’s Chorus Endowment Fund has received tax-deductible contributions of more than $500,000. 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. Additional fundraising efforts have been made in honor of former Artistic Director, Dr. Joe Nadeau (2013), and former Executive Director, Mr. Rick Fisher (2022). Join this special list of donors by contacting the chorus office at hmc@hmckc.org or 816-931-3338..

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Ralph Oliva Gertrude Field Oliver Joan S. Olsen Alison & Steve Paddock Brian Partlow & Stuart Woody Richard I. Preis Kirk & Kim Reid Daniel Rice Dr. Donald A. Rosenfield Lea & Marianne Rowland Michael Sattler Matt Schulte Michael Seely & Michael Patch Joanie Shoemaker Jacqueline Collins Sigler Jim & Aggie Stackhaus Jarene & Lee Stanford Bradley E. Steffen John & Suzie Stutzer Ellis Thigpen Frank Tubbert Joann Usher & Connie Nyman Gerald Valet Judy Wegener-Stevens Don D. White Barb Wilson & Michelle Fox Sheri & Bob Wood

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ENDOWMENT FUND

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

Lynn & Bob Alfers Carol Arnold Julia Bacon Charles Ballew & Michael Paque Donna Blackwell Mark Bourne & Rod Wilcoxen Ken & Lisa Burden John Corbaley & Jim Dronberger Dennis L. Dobson Ann Duer Jean Dunlap Janice E. Durrett Mac Fechtling John W. Green Debra & Keith Hohly Ann W. Hunt

Ann Johnson Kenneth J. LaBudde Liz Miller & Lindy Eakin Susan C. Moehl Judy K. Mullen Joyce C. Palmer in honor of Thomas H. Sullivan, J.D. Matthew Powell & Daniel Allen Mark Raduziner & Mike Slater Clay H. Rawhouser Emilee Rose & Tim McMulin Matthew E. Rowland Steve & Vicki Scanlon Shalon Fund Diane & Wilson Stafford Marian Thomas

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

Doralee Bader Jay Bosch & Bill Ruprecht Rev. Michael Brecke Jacqueline Engman David Follmer Lewis Gowin Ken & Jeanette Grenz Shirley Grove Molly & Hall Harsh Carol Havenner Anson Kibby Virginia Long

Belinda Rea Manos Dennis Mosby Emaline Newton Kip Niven Becky & Rob Parrott Peg Prendergast & Shannon Hennessy Dana Russell Gary & Michelle Salzman Gifts in memory of John R. Sigler Jeff Spangler & Ceton Van Meter Don & Nancy Thomas

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heartland men's chorus

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. For more information on contribution plans or for any questions you might have about HMCKC's Legacy Society, please contact: Dudley Hogue, HMCKC Executive Director Heartland Men’s Chorus PO Box 32374 Kansas City, MO 64171-5374.

(816) 931-3338. hmc@hmckc.org Tax ID: 43-1490366.

LEGACY SOCIETY MEMBERS Mark A. Besinger Robert J. Cody Russell Derringer Steve Dodge Paul Elo Rick Fisher Mark Giersch Randy Hite Patrick Kelly John Mark Lambertson Powell Minnis Darrell Naeger Mark E. Patterson Michael Phelps Dr. Jesse Roberts Steven Sanders Cliff Schiappa J. Michael Sigler Todd Wegener

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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 Buzz Armknecht Rodney L. Bake Anthony Baptist Michael Bates 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 Blaine Diaz David Dowler Gerald Downs-Gregory Mark Dreiling Richard Duran Steve Eagan Ken Elder John C. England

Gina Scaggs Epifano James Ford Fred D. Fowler M.D. Monte Fritts Robert Garza Rev. Ken Gies Bob Glinn Alston Green 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 Joseph Neal Jeff Nichols Jesse Penley J. David Perkins Jan Potter Molly Proffer Todd W. Rice Franklin Rieske George A. Robb Damon Roberts Dr. Don Rosenfield Barry Scanlan Neil Shasteen Jerry E. Sims Alex Smith Phil Smith Jarene Stanford Yul Stell Rande Stewart Robert D. Sullivan D.A. Thomas Greg Thomas Scott A. Thomas Scott C. Williams Frank Woltkamp

they have all been stars in our eyes.

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BECOME PART OF THE MUSIC our vision Singing to inspire a world of love and acceptance

Build community, celebrate pride, and empower authenticity with your talent! HMCKC is always looking for talented TTBB singers & passionate non-singing volunteers to continue our Kansas City legacy of musical excellence! We are a choral ensemble in its 39th season specializing in “choral theater” productions attached to our vision. There is room for everyone over the age of 18 in HMCKC: men, women, trans, non-binary, gay or straight!

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. We’ll be conducting auditions for our March show, Y’all Means All, on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 and Sunday, January 5, 2025. Click the banner below to learn more and sign up!

If you can’t make an audition time you can still come check us out! You’ll have a chance to get to know us by coming to the first Tuesday night rehearsal of each concert cycle in Founders’ Hall at Grace & Holy Trinity Cathedral in downtown Kansas City, MO. Our first Spring rehearsal is Tuesday, January 7, 2025. 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.

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 nonsinging 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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, Y ALL means ALL MARCH 21-23, 2025 C. STEPHEN METZLER HALL | THE FOLLY THEATER

SEASON 39 2024-2025 SHAWN CULLEN

artistic director & conductor