SEASON 40 2025-2026 SHAWN CULLEN ARTISTIC DIRECTOR & CONDUCTOR
Heartland Men's Chorus Kansas City presents Anthems of Pride
June 27-28, 2026 | Yardley Hall in the Midwest Trust Center
Shawn Cullen | Artistic Director & Conductor
HEARTLAND MEN'S CHORUS SEASON 40 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
ARTS KC
E. Kemper Carter and Anna Curry Carter Community Memorial Trust, UMB Bank, n.a. Trustee
Francis Family Foundation
Henderson Engineer Foundation
Louis and Frances Swinken Supporting Foundation of the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City
Miller-Mellor Association
Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation
Richard J. Stern Foundation for the Arts - Commerce Bank, Trustee
heartland men’s chorus BOARD OF DIRECTORS
our mission
Through our collective voice we build community, celebrate pride, and empower authenticity.
board chair
Eric Aufdengarten
treasurer
Ben Walker
vice-chair
Chris Madden
secretary
Danny Shervington-Bair
president of the chorus
Jason Castaneda
board of directors
Lolly Cerda | Rhonda Dolan | Jenny Harris-Patterson
Joe Piatczyc | Michael Seely | Christal Williams
HMCKC COMMITTEE CHAIRS
executive committee
Eric Aufdengarten
board development
Chris Madden development
Michael Seely
finance
Ben Walker human resources
Danny Shervington-Bair
membership services
Scott Ferrell-Garcia
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 submit a volunteer form on our website.
DUDLEY HOGUE
Hello, and welcome to Anthems of Pride!
We are so excited that you are here to help us celebrate 40 years of singing to inspire a world of love and acceptance.
As I end my tenure as Executive Director of Heartland Men's Chorus Kansas City, I can't help but focus on two words: THANK YOU!
Since joining the chorus in 1993, I have been the recipient of so much love and support, and I know every member of the chorus would say the same.
I want to thank the Board of Directors for placing their trust in me. I also want to thank our staff for their tireless work in bringing the very best to our audiences, especially during some incredibly challenging times. A special thank you goes to Tom and Shawn for stepping up when personal circumstances limited my ability to fully carry out some of my responsibilities.
Most of all, I want to thank the two groups of people without whom this organization simply would not exist: the members and alumni of HMCKC, and our audiences.
I have never known a more dedicated group of members than those of Heartland Men's Chorus Kansas City. They stand on the shoulders of our founders and alumni, whose vision and commitment built the organization we enjoy today. Our members are dedicated, supportive, passionate, mission-driven — and, of course, incredibly talented.
And if there were no one to sing for, what would be the point?
In all my years of performing, I have never experienced a more loyal and enthusiastic audience than the one we have here in Kansas City. Whether you're attending your very first HMCKC concert or you've been with us for all 40 years, you inspire us every time we step onto the stage. Thank you for your support — past, present, and future. It means more than you know.
As I pass the checkbook to my successor, I do so with complete confidence. Dr. Chipper Dean is an outstanding choice to lead the chorus into its next chapter. He is supported by an exceptional staff, a dedicated Board of Directors, and an extraordinary membership. I can't wait to see what the future holds for HMCKC, and I look forward to joining you in the audience at future concerts and events. THANK YOU!
CULLEN
Tonight, we close Heartland Men’s Chorus Kansas City’s 40th season — and we close it in full voice. Forty years of voices. Forty years of chosen family. Forty years of showing up in Kansas City and beyond with music, courage, humor, grief, glitter, resistance, and joy. That is not just a legacy. That is a living, breathing, singing act of defiance.
This concert was built as both a celebration and a declaration. We begin by naming a new world, then move through songs of longing, identity, resilience, liberation, tenderness, and unapologetic pride. These are anthems not simply because they are loud — though some of them certainly are — but because they give us something to stand inside. They name what we have survived. They remind us what we deserve. They are proof that our voices were never meant to be quiet.
And then, of course, there is Cheyenne Jackson. When I first reached out to Cheyenne’s team in December of 2024, I knew this was the artist this moment deserved. To have those early conversations evolve into this—a shared stage at the close of our 40th season—is nothing short of extraordinary. Cheyenne is funny, generous, glamorous, vulnerable, and deeply human. He is a performer who has built a career by refusing to be only one thing. He brings Broadway fire, screen magnetism, and something rarer than either: the courage to show up exactly as he is. In other words, he fits right in with Heartland.
This evening is not only about closing Season 40. It is about honoring every person who built this chorus from the ground up: the singers and leaders who carried it through every chapter, and the audience members, donors, volunteers, families, and friends who believed that a gay men’s chorus in Kansas City could be more than a choir.
It could be a home. It could be a mirror. It could be a movement. It could be — and still is — a place where people come to hear something true.
Heartland is not slowing down. We are stepping into our next era with ambition, imagination, and full voice. Season 40 has reminded us where we come from. Tonight reminds us why we sing. And what comes next will show the world how far this voice can carry.
Thank you for being here. Thank you for believing in this chorus. Thank you for helping us sing this anthem forward.
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CULLEN
Shawn Cullen is a conductor, educator, and creative producer whose work lives at the intersection of musical excellence and mission-driven performance. Known nationally for his innovative programming and collaborative leadership, Cullen has shaped over 50 concert and theatrical productions that blend artistry with advocacy — cementing his role as a dynamic force in the evolving LGBTQIA+ 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 since 2019, Cullen has served as Artistic Director and Conductor of Heartland Men’s Chorus. Under his leadership, the Chorus has entered a bold period of artistic renewal and regional expansion including reimagined mainstage programming, launched a multi-state touring initiative, and has brought nationally recognized works to Kansas City audiences.
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 & Broadway Rocks II, and most recently Broadway’s Leading Men with the Kansas City Symphony.
Cullen served six years on the national Board of Directors for GALA Choruses (2017-2023), helping to shape educational and equity-focused initiatives for LGBTQ+ choruses across North America. He holds undergraduate and masters degrees in Music Education and Conducting from the University of Arizona and completed advanced doctoral studies at UMKC. Cullen’s work reflects a commitment to inclusive education, mental health advocacy, and community engagement through music that affirms and empowers. www.shawncullen.com
Men’s Chorus.
Cheyenne Jackson is a GRAMMY and Emmy-nominated actor, singer, and songwriter whose work spans concert stages, Broadway, television, and film with rare versatility and open-hearted depth.
As a concert performer, Jackson has graced the stages of iconic venues including Disney Hall, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Hollywood Bowl, and Kennedy Center. He received a GRAMMY nomination for his collaboration with the San Francisco Symphony as Tony in West Side Story conducted by the legendary Michael Tilson Thomas.
Cheyenne's 25-26 season highlights include his sold-out Carnegie Hall solo debut on December 8, 2025, directed by Tony Award winner Warren Carlyle. With this newly developed show — dubbed the Midlife Torso Tour — an intimate yet electrifying evening of music and storytelling, Jackson embarked on a national tour including stops in Palm Springs, San Francisco, Beverly Hills, Las Vegas, Scottsdale, Idaho Falls, Lone Tree, Fort Collins, and Erie, among others. He also appears with the American Pops Orchestra in Washington, D.C. alongside James Monroe Iglehart and Justin Guarini under the baton of Luke Frasier in a program of Broadway favorites to be filmed for PBS.
As a recording artist, Jackson's albums — including I'm Blue, Skies, Renaissance, and the critically acclaimed The Power of Two with Michael Feinstein — showcase a singular blend of jazz, pop, and folk. His most recent release, the EP Love, Dad, features his heartfelt original song Ok.
On Broadway, Jackson's career spans Into the Woods, XANADU, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Aida, The Performers, Once Upon a Mattress, Finian's Rainbow, All Shook Up (Theatre World Award), and the Tony Award-winning smash Oh, Mary! He returned to the production in spring 2026, joining Maya Rudolph for a celebrated limited engagement through July 5, 2026.
On screen, Jackson is known for his Emmy-nominated turn in Julie and the Phantoms and recurring roles in American Horror Story, 30 Rock, Glee, Doctor Odyssey, and The Morning Show, among many others. In 2026 he joined the cast of Apple TV+'s Imperfect Women alongside Elizabeth Moss and Kerry Washington. Film credits include UNITED 93 and HBO's Behind the Candelabra.
With an ever-expanding body of work, Cheyenne Jackson remains a leading talent in the entertainment industry, captivating audiences with his exceptional performances, creative artistry, and open-hearted vulnerability.
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. Lamar is proudly celebrating his 21st season as principal accompanist with The Heartland Men’s Chorus.
featuring CHEYENNE JACKSON
SATURDAY-SUNDAY | JUNE 27-28, 2026
YARDLEY HALL @ JCCC
Shawn Cullen | Artistic Director & Conductor • Robert Lamar Sims | Principal Accompanist
act 1
The New World (from Songs for a New World)
Music and Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown | Arr. by David Maddux
I Carry Your Heart with Me
Text by E. E. Cummings | Music by David C. Dickau for TTBB chorus and piano
The Quest Unending
Words from Ulysses by Alfred Lord Tennyson | Music by Joseph M. Martin
Don’t Stop Me Now
Music and Lyrics by Freddie Mercury | Arr. by Kevin Leahy, Micah Young, & David Maddux featuring: Cheyenne Jackson
Americano
Music and Lyrics by Nicola Salerno, Brian Setzer, Michael Minelstein, and Renato Carusone | Arr. by Micah Young & David Maddux featuring: Cheyenne Jackson
A Song for You
Words and Music by Leon Russell | Arr. and Orchestrated by John Baxindine
Over the Rainbow
Music by Harold Arlen/Lyrics by E. Y. Harburg | Arr. by Mark Hayes
solo: Wilson L. Welch
Defying Gravity (from Wicked)
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz | Arr. by Eric Knechtges
A Million Dreams (from The Greatest Showman)
Music and Lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul | Arr. by David Maddux featuring: Cheyenne Jackson
The Times They Are A-Changin’
Words and Music by Bob Dylan | Arr. by Adam Podd
solo: Sean Carder
More Waters Rising
By Saro Lynch-Thomason | Arr. by Adam and Matt Podd
solo: Michael L. De Voe Sr.
act 2
Come Alive (from The Greatest Showman)
Music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul | Arr. by David Maddux
Pop Anthem Medley
Firework • Can’t Stop the Feeling • Stronger
Music and Lyrics by Dean, Perry, Hermansen; Shellback, Timberlake, Schuster, Martin; Gamson, Tamposi, Kurstin, and Elofsson. Arr. by David Maddux
solos: Garrett VanArsdale, Justin Abramovitz
One
Gay More
Music and Lyrics by Claude-Michel Schonberg and Alain Boubil
New lyrics by Lisa Kron and Arr. by David Maddux featuring: The HeartAches
That’s Life
Words and Music by Dean Kay and Kelly Gordon | Arr. by Kevin Leahy, Paul Staroba, and Micah Young featuring: Cheyenne Jackson
Rainbow
Music and Lyrics by Kacey Musgraves, Natalie Hemby, and Shane McAnally | Orchestration by Kevin Leahy and Micah Young featuring: Cheyenne Jackson
OK
Music and Lyrics by Cheyenne Jackson | Arr. by David Maddux featuring: Cheyenne Jackson
This Is To Mother You
Music and Lyrics by Sinéad O’Connor | Arr. by David Maddux
Roar
Music and Lyrics by Luke, Walter, McKee, Perry, Gottwald, and Martin Arr. by David Maddux
solo: Randall Humbird
I Am What I Am (from La Cage aux Folles)
Music and Lyrics by Jerry Herman | Arr. by David Maddux
Based on an arrangement by Micah Young featuring: Cheyenne Jackson
♥
the voices of HEARTLAND MEN′S CHORUS KANSAS CITY
New HMCKC Member ✚ Section Leaders
TENOR 1
♥ Justin Abramovitz ( 2025 )
✱ Matthew Allen ( 2024 )
Zack Baker ( 2025 )
Alex Brewer ( 2022 )
♥
✱ Sean Carder ( 2018 )
Cameron Cook ( 2026 )
✱ Brayden Dannecker ( 2025 )
James Demaree ( 2021 )
♥ Benjamin L. DuBois (2008)
Luke Englert ( 2024 )
✱ Charles Gilmore ( 2023 )
Shawn Helmstadter Jr ( 2025 )
Daniel Hilliard (2020)
✚ Randall Humbird ( 2004 )
John Jeppson ( 2023 )
Dane Lackey ( 2024 )
✱ Tim Lawson ( 2026 )
Powell Minnis ( 2004 )
Darrell Naeger (2002)
Justin Perryman ( 2022 )
✱ Matthew Reeves ( 2025 )
David Rodriguez ( 2025 )
Adam Russell ( 2021 )
Timothy M. Ryan ( 2016 )
Mike Sigler ( 1992 )
Michael Smith-Harris ( 2023 )
Kyle Thorpe ( 2026 )
♥ Benjamin Tuimauga ( 2025 )
Wilson L. Welch ( 2011 )
Jeff Williams ( 1996 )
✚ Ricky Wilson ( 2017 )
TENOR 2
John Ashton ( 2024 )
Paul W. Backer ( 1991 )
✱ Joshua Belz ( 2026 )
Domenick Bisacca ( 2025 )
Robert Bradbury ( 2013 )
John Caldwell ( 2025 )
Colin Chastain ( 2024 )
✚ Evan Childress ( 2022 )
Mike Cox (2020)
✱ Russ Czeschin ( 2023 )
✚
♥ Storm Davis ( 2023 )
Chance Donaldson ( 2023 )
Jordan Eleison ( 2025 )
Keith Grahl ( 1986 )
✚
♥ Dustin Griffin ( 2018 )
Scotty Guerrero ( 2022 )
✱ Zachary Hampton ( 2025 )
♥
✱
Brett Helling ( 2025 )
Jacob Horton ( 2019 )
James Jennings ( 2025 )
Holden Krause ( 2014 )
Mike LaSalle ( 2026 )
✱ Byron Le Grand ( 2025 )
Member of The HeartAches
✱
David Loethen ( 2018 )
Grant Mayfield ( 2022 )
Bradley Petzold ( 2022 )
Mark Pridmore ( 2010 )
✱
✚
♥
Christopher T. Roberts ( 2023 )
♥ Brandon Shelton ( 2004 )
Danny Shervington-Bair ( 2022 )
Patrick Shoup ( 2025 )
✱Eli Smith ( 2025 )
Ken Stewart ( 2019 )
Jackson Welsh ( 2026 )
Ken Stewart ( 2019 )
Jon Tyree (2020)
Cedar Valdez ( 2025 )
Mitch Weber ( 2019 )
✱
Jackson Welsh ( 2026 )
BARITONE
Mike Anderson ( 2017 )
Eric Aufdengarten ( 2007 )
Paul Budd (2000)
Jody Cates-Collins ( 2024 )
Billy Clark ( 2025 )
Ryan Conrad ( 2014 )
Jake Dutton ( 2026 )
Phil Eatherton ( 1995 )
♥ John Edmonds ( 1995 )
Scott Feaster ( 2013 )
✚
Kevin Flesch ( 2023 )
David Grantham ( 2022 )
Justin Grawe ( 2025 )
Lou Harris ( 1995 )
Tyler Harvey ( 2014 )
Chuck Henderson ( 2007 )
Marco Hernandez ( 2026 )
Randy Hite ( 1986 )
✱ Liv Jackson ( 2025 )
Leo G. Jiminez ( 2026 )
Bob Johnson ( 2025 )
♥
Joseph Marrocco ( 2024 )
Greg Maupins ( 1998 )
Shawn McCartee ( 2025 )
David Pasley (2006)
Mark Patterson ( 2017 )
Kyle Phillips (2006)
Ethan Ritschel ( 2023 )
✚
✱
Marcus Simmons ( 2023 )
Paddy Riley Smith (2020)
Kenneth Stewart ( 2019 )
Zach Stroth ( 2024 )
♥
Henry Swink ( 2025 )
✱
Jonny Uhlenhake ( 2026 )
K. Beacher Uptegrove ( 2007 )
♥
Garrett VanArsdale ( 2026 )
Brian Walters ( 2022 )
Edward Wunderlich ( 2017 )
Member of the Dance Team
BASS
River G. P. Akela ( 2025 )
Jason Blaisdell ( 2007 )
Jonathan Bokay (2020)
Adam Brown ( 2014 )
Nathan Carvitto ( 2025 )
Jason Castaneda ( 2013 )
Lee Conner ( 2023 )
Nick Coyan ( 2023 )
Michael L. De Voe Sr. ( 2014 )
Steve Dodge ( 1995 )
Logan Edwards ( 2021 )
Paul Elo (2000)
Joshua Farrell (2002)
✱
♥
Scott Ferrell-Garcia ( 2022 )
Andy Gosling ( 2024 )
✚
Dustin Greer ( 2019 )
Dennis Hayden ( 1987 )
Ron Hobert ( 2023 )
Jeremy Ingram ( 2023 )
Maurice Kemp ( 2026 )
Jason Landrum (2020)
Andrew LaSalle ( 2026 )
Ryan Laudermilk ( 2026 )
Joseph Lenz ( 2025 )
Robbie McGowan ( 2024 )
Chris Osborn ( 2026 )
Chancey Parker ( 2026 )
Rick Presley ( 2026 )
Michael Reyes ( 2024 )
Zachary “Z” Riker ( 2025 )
✱
Anthony Robinson ( 2022 )
♥
Ronnie Rose ( 2026 )
Reid Samuel ( 2025 )
Diego Schutt ( 2025 )
Ben Sherman ( 2026 )
Nathan Smith-Harris ( 2025 )
Neil Solomon ( 1986 )
♥ Ben Southard ( 2025 )
♥ Woaden Tayler ( 2024 )
✱
Derek Thompson ( 2015 )
Blake Wilson ( 2026 )
Dana Wood (2009)
✚
Randall Wrisinger ( 2004 )
Travis Allen Zirkle ( 2015 )
♥ Samuel Zorn (2009)
HEARTLIGHT
Sandy Alvarez ( 2026 )
Dan Brown ( 2015 )
Larry Burroughs ( 2025 )
Larry Chester ( 2010 )
Tim Collins ( 2024 )
Troy Johnson ( 2014 )
Dennis Maddux-Phillips ( 2024 )
Jason R. Ramirez. ( 2026 )
✚ Drew Tayler ( 2024 )
Donny Zirkle ( 2024 )
THE CREDITS
hmckc
staff
Shawn Cullen | Artistic Director & Conductor
Dudley Hogue | Executive Director
Tom Dillon | Operations Manager
Robert Lamar Sims | Principal Accompanist
Brandon Shelton | Brand Manager & Designer
Mitch Weber | Communications Manager
ARTISTIC TEAM
Kelly Michale | Resident Stage & Production Manager
Molly Blackburn | Lighting Designer
Valerie Martin | Resident Choreographer
Randall Wrisinger | Assistant Conductor
Tyler Harvey | Assistant Accompanist
Robin Olson | ASL Interpreter
Peige Turner | ASL Interpreter
John Edmonds | Rehearsal Resource Coordinator (Video)
hmckc would like to extend a very special thank you to the entire staff and crew at yardley hall and the midwest trust center.
OUR FRIENDS
we can’t sing without your support
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 the season in which the donation was made. We strive to keep this list as accurate as possible. If you find a discrepancy, please don’t hesitate to contact us. 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
Conductor's Circle
$15,000+
Directors Circle $5,000-$14,999
Benefactor $2,000-$4,999
Heartland Soul $750-$1,999
Patron $400-$749
Friend $40-$399
FRIENDS of the CHORUS
SEASON 40
CONDUCTOR’S CIRCLE ($15,000+) ................................................................................................................
E. Kemper Carter and Anna Curry
Carter Community Memorial Trust,
UMB Bank, n.a. Trustee
Francis Family Foundation
Missouri Arts Council
Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family
Foundation
Mike Sigler
Richard J. Stern Foundation
DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE ($5,000-$14,999) .........................................................................................................
Supporting Foundation of the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City
Randal Tallman
Donald Taylor
Gary & Beth Thompson
PJ Toby
Jerry Valet
Tim VanZandt
Brian Williams
Jeff Wilson
FRIENDS of the CHORUS
SEASON 40
PATRON ($400-$749)
Francisco Alvarez
Paul Backer
Craig Coen
Jim Crist
Kevin Deen
Scott Ferrell-Garcia
Brett Fischer & Jeff Schoo
Andy Gosling
Happy Habitat
Darren Haun
Dudley Hogue
Keith & Debra Hohly
FRIEND
($40-$399)
Kelly Adrian
Don Alexander
Matthew Allen
Craig Anderson
Terry Anderson & Michael Henry
Vickie Arnold
Kelly Ashton & Jeff Seib
Mo Awad
Greg Banken
Kay Barnes
Sarah Barrows
Sarah Beise
Lois Benge-Fortin
Kirsten Blaney
Spencer Boland
Andrea Bough
Jim Brandt
Darrel Brenneke
Mike Brown
Will Brown Interiors
Jeff Busche
Jodi Busche
Jeff Cannon
Mary Carey
Dwight Carlson
Timothy Carmody
Eric Chapman & Marty Yadrick
Charities Aid Foundation America
Evan Childress
Kevin Cheong
Michael Claypool
Joan Cohen
Dr. Newton W. Jones & James Corrick
Pat Kelley & Tom Sullivan
Paula Kitt
John Kritos & Matthew Meeks
Bill & Lyn Lakin
Michelle LaPointe
Dick Leeson
Ken Lutgen
Catherine Matlack
Greg Maupins
Michelle & Dan McElroy
Patrick Collins
Lise Copeland
Bruce Crane
Parker Crist
Consuelo Cruz
Shawn Cullen
Pierson & Michelle Curtis
Terry Cushman
Kristopher Dabner
Ellen D’Amato
Mona JE Danner
Jackie Davis
Bradley Debrick
Heather Deluca
Colton Del McArthur
Jeremy Dewey
Kent Dickinson
John Ditch & Kat McDaniel
Dennis Dobson
Kevin Dockery
Rhonda Dolan
Christiane Donner
Brad Douglas
John Dove & Michael McVey
Logan Edwards
Rebecca Ehrich
John Einck
Amy Elliott & Jan Fountain
Laura England
Mark & Fernando Ensman
Carolyn Faenger
Josh Farrell
Charles Nigro
Michael Ryan
Kevin & Jeff Smith
Thomas & Vicki Smith
Dennis Sondker
Zach Stroth
Brien-Kevin Walker
Todd Wegener
Christal Williams
Ron Williams
Joyce Feeley
John Ferrell
Linda Ferrell
Devin Files & Brooke Meyers
Eric Forseth
Randy Fowler
Kathy Fuger & Jim Brandt
Pam Gagel
Ken Geha & Ed Link
Jennifer Gile
Timothy Gingrich
Ryan Gove & Doug Swink
Keith Grahl & Harry Anderson
Kitty Gravley-Godfrey
Carol Green
Thomas Green
Dave Greis
Janet Grundman
Leslie Guillot
Jennifer Hack Wolf
Kimberly Haddix
Wendy Hardy
Tim Hauschild & Dmitri Fennell
Todd Hillman
Stephen Hills
Ryan Holder
Joyce Holland
Todd Holmgrain
Randy Horn
Billye Jackson
Brad Johnson
Karen Johnson
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FRIENDS of the CHORUS
SEASON 40
Ray Johnson
Mike Jones
Matthew Kelso
Anson Kibby
Daniel Kirk
Paula Kitt
Jonathan Klem
Kevin Knight
Nicolas Kral
Annette Kussmaul
Cole Langford-Braun
Sara & Jeff Langford
Larry LaVigne
John & Joan Leavens
Heather Lee
Jane Lee
Bev Leonard
Edward Link
David Loethen
Andy & Sandy Madden
Dennis Maddux-Phillips
Veronica Malone
Joe Marrocco
William Masters
John McAnulty
Shawn McCartee
Kathryn McDaniel
Alan McDermott
Tim McMulin
Kenton McNeill
Michael McVey
Robert Mead & Juliette Bagunu
Michael Menghini & Mike Shores
Bruce Messick
Brooke Meyers
Kathi Miley
Matthew Miller
Pamela Miller
Jane Mobley
Anthony Moellman
Matthew & Ashlee Morgan
Linda Moore
Dennis Mosby
Shawn Moss
Frances Murphy
Darrel Naeger & Powell Minnis
Jody Myers
Brian & Juliana Nelson
Michele Neylon
Alicia O’dell
Zabrian & Kyle Oglesby
Jeffrey Olson
Robin Olson
Gary Parker & Jeremy Dewey
Diane Patrick
Bill Pearce
Kuebler Perry
Kathryn Peters
Tim Peterson
John Pfannes
Blake Piatczyc
Jim Pimental
Jeffrey Porter
Abby Pratt
Peg Prendergast & Shannon
Hennessy
Mark Raduziner
Terry & Melodie Rayburn
Melissa Reif
Ken & Katrina Revenaugh
Michael Reyes
Ricardo Reyes
Daniel Rice
Stephanie Roberts
Katherine Rodgers
Don Rogers
Tim Rowland
Adam Russell
Erin Sack
Matt Schulte
Diego Schutt & Simon Voss
Kate Schwendinger
Brian Schwanz
Debra Seely
Mike Shores
Judy Simonitsch
Kathryn Sitz
Cynthia Sleeper
David Smith
Susan Stanley & Mark Hamilton
Ann Stevens
Jacque & Bert Stouffer
Matt Stretz
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Greg Thurman & Don White
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Madeline Walter
Jordan & Lane Washburn
Todd Wells & Kuebler Perry
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Sheri Wood
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..
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 .........................................................................................................................................
“What I love most is our culture — and the incredible people who bring it to life. I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with so many talented, supportive colleagues across departments, and their energy and commitment never cease to amaze me.”
Latin, meaning “to the stars.” this phrase symbolizes our feelings for the members of HMCKC who have passed ad astra. they have all been stars in our eyes.
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
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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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
Benjamin DuBois
Paul Elo
Scott England
Rick Fisher
Mark Giersch
Randy Hite
Patrick Kelley
James Kogel
John Mark Lambertson
David Loethen
Powell Minnis
Darrell Naeger
Mark E. Patterson
Michael Phelps
Dr. Jesse Roberts
Steven Sanders
Cliff Schiappa
J. Michael Sigler
Todd Wegener
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 beginning our 41st 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 August/September, December/January and March/April. We’ll be conducting auditions for our Holiday show, Don We Now!, on Tuesday, August 25 and Sunday, August 30. Click here 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 twoTuesday night rehearsals for Don We Now! from 6:30–9:30 p.m. in Founders’ Hall at Grace & Holy Trinity Cathedral in downtown Kansas City, MO. Open rehearsals are Tuesday, September 8 and Tuesday, September 15. Submit a Join The Chorus form at the bottom of the Audition page 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 submit a volunteer form on our website
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