Heartland Men's Chorus Presents Disney Pride in Concert

MURIEL KAUFFMAN THEATRE

JUNE 17-18, 2023

SHAWN CULLEN ARTISTIC DIRECTOR & CONDUCTOR

ROBERT LAMAR SIMS PRINCIPAL ACCOMPANIST

June 17-18, 2023

Muriel Kauffman Theatre  |  The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

Kansas City, MO

Shawn Cullen  |  Artistic Director & Conductor

HEARTLAND MEN'S CHORUS SEASON 37 SPONSORS

Thanks to our season partners, whose support makes our 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:

Jedel Family Foundation

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,

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.

Michelle LaPointe  Sandy Schermerhorn

DUDLEY HOGUE

Thank you for coming to Disney Pride in Concert! Thanks to your support, Heartland Men’s Chorus Kansas City is proud to be headlining their first concert at the beautiful Muriel Kauffman Theatre in over a decade.

Our very important work continues. As you all know, arts organizations of all types were hit especially hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. Not being able to present live concerts and events, many have struggled since that time. It also seems that every time we take a step forward with civil rights for all, we take two steps backward. The LGBTQIA+ community is under attack in many states and across the county as a whole, and HMCKC is smack dab in the middle of it all.

But here at Heartland Men’s Chorus Kansas City – our support never wavered. You out-performed other arts organizations with your donations, virtual ticket purchases, and other support, and HMCKC has grown as a result! Since we’ve been able to perform live, our singing membership has grown, our season ticket base has grown, our audiences have grown, our community exposure has grown and our sponsorships and grant support has grown. We are here – we are strong – and we will continue the important work of singing to inspire a world of love and acceptance.

The Chorus has worked incredibly hard to bring you a montage of Disney music in this concert. Some of our personal stories will be shared as well, highlighting the impact of Disney in our community and in our lives. It is one way that we continue to build community, celebrate pride, and empower authenticity.

Exciting plans are being finalized for our 38th season of presenting wonderful entertainment to the Kansas City region. Make sure you sign up for season information in the lobby today so you’ll be in the know regarding concerts, events, and other exciting happenings in the way that only HMCKC can bring them to you!

This princess wanna’ be hopes you enjoy the show!

Welcome to the beautiful Muriel Kauffman Theater and the Wonderful World of Disney! It’s been 10 years since HMCKC last headlined at The Kauffman Center for Performing Arts, and we can’t think of a more magical production for our triumphant return! This first-of-its-kind collaboration with Disney Concerts, Inc., has marked an exciting opportunity for HMCKC to blend our authentic legacy of storytelling with the beloved music of Disney and Pixar films!

Disney movies and musicals have long resonated deeply in the LGBTQ+ community because they often mirror experiences in our society that haven't always been welcoming or accepting. Characters are often struggling to fit in or to accept themselves while longing for a love that feels unattainable. Some have lost their family of origin and had to create a new one, yet they stayed the course and carved their own adventure to find authenticity and joy. They express their alienation, desire, and determination in beautiful songs that have given solace and empowerment to generations of LGBTQ+ people. In these performances, Disney’s beloved catalog of songs has been reimagined through this LGBTQ+ lens in a musical celebration of life, love, family, and perseverance.

Disney Pride in Concert draws inspiration from iconic Disney and Pixar films along with the magical music of Disney Parks. This multimedia extravaganza features HMCKC’s 140 voices and a 25-piece orchestra accompanied by animation from Disney’s films and archives. In addition, members of our chorus will provide heartwarming personal stories interwoven throughout to showcase the individual meaning and connections drawn from Disney’s timeless and universal music.

On a personal note, working on this production with the members of HMCKC has been a personal dream come true! We hope that you have a stunning ride on this Disney musical roller coaster and that you laugh and smile ’til it hurts, cry a few tears, and leave inspired by our message of love, acceptance, and perseverance!

Thank you so much to our incredible Kansas City community and treasured guests from around the country for being here as continued support of our mission and vision.

“Laughter is timeless, imagination has no age, dreams are forever.”

— Walt Disney

from the artistic director SHAWN

CULLEN

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

Recognized as an award-winning music educator, Mr. Cullen has held positions in K-12 instrumental/vocal music, adjunct faculty at the University of Arizona

Fred Fox School of Music and most recently as Graduate Teaching Fellow at the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory. Cullen’s dynamic skill set has led to a multifaceted career in choral music, instrumental music, and regional musical theater serving as resident principal conductor for the Arizona Repertory Theater (2011-2017). Favorite regional credits include Into the Woods, The Secret Garden, Oklahoma!, EVITA, Avenue Q and The Full Monty. Mr. Cullen has worked in collaboration with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra as vocal director for Broadway Rocks and 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 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).

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 ONE

Opening

• Walt Disney Pictures Castle Logo (2006)

• When You Wish Upon a Star*

Music Themes by Mark Mancina, Leigh Harline, and Ned Washington

Paint the Fantasmic Night

• When Can I See You Again? (Wreck-It Ralph)

Music and Lyrics by Matthew Thiessen, Brian Lee, and Adam Young

• You Can Fly! You Can Fly! You Can Fly! (Peter Pan)

Music by Say Fain, Lyrics by Cahn

• The Second Star to the Right (Peter Pan)

Music by Say Fain, Lyrics by Cahn

• “Imagination” Theme (Fantasmic!)

Music by Bruce Healey, Lyrics by Barnette Ricci

• A Whole New World (Aladdin)

Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Tim Rice

• Zero to Hero (Hercules)

Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by David Zippel

• Try Everything (Zootopia)

Music and Lyrics by Sia, Tor Hermansen, Mikkel Eriksen

Magic and Pixie Dust

• The Welcome Song

Music and Lyrics by Jonathan Barr

• I'm Walking Right Down the Middle of Main Street, U.S.A. (Main Street, U.S.A.)

Music and Lyrics by Stu Nunnery

soloists: Justin Perryman, Darrik Moss, Tim Rowland, Samuel Zorn

• The Tiki, Tiki, Tiki Room (Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room) Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman

• Yo Ho (A Pirate's Life for Me) (Pirates of the Caribbean)

Music by Say Fain, Lyrics by Cahn

• Grim Grinning Ghosts (Haunted Mansion)

Music by Buddy Baker, Lyrics by X Atencio

soloists: John Edmonds, Darrik Moss, Wilson L. Welch, Samuel Zorn

• It's a Small World (It's A Small World)

Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman

• There's a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow (Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress) Music and Lyrics by Robert M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman

Journey

speakers: Tom Dillon, Joe Piatczyc, Garrett L. Woods

• Go the Distance (Hercules)

Music by Alan Menken Lyrics by David Zippel

• Let It Go (Frozen)

Music and Lyrics by Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez

soloist: Randall Humbird (Sat), Michael Derickson (Sun)

Laughter is Timeless†

• I Wan'na Be Like You (The Jungle Book)

Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman

• The Bare Necessities (The Jungle Book)

Music and Lyrics by Terry Gilkyson

• Hakuna Matata (The Lion King)

Music by Elton John, Lyrics by Tim Rice

• The Wonderful Thing About Tiggers (Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day)

Music and Lyrics by Robert M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman

• Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo (Cinderella)

Music and Lyrics by Al Hoffman, Mack David, and Jerry Livingston

soloist: Kevin Flesch (Sat), Tom Dillon (Sun)

• You've Got a Friend in Me (Toy Story)

Music and Lyrics by Randy Newman

My Prince Will Come†

speakers: Steve Dodge, Paul Elo

• A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes (Cinderella)

Music and Lyrics by Mack David, Al Hoffman, and Jerry Livingston

Magical Family

speakers: Eric Aufdengarten, Joe Nadeau

• A Spoonful of Sugar (Mary Poppins)

Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman

• Chim Chim Cheree (Mary Poppins)

Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman

• Feed the Birds (Mary Poppins)

Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman

• Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious (Mary Poppins)

Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman

soloist: Kevin Briggs (Sat), John Edmonds (Sun)

ACT TWO

Circle of Life (The Lion King)

Music by Elton John, Lyrics by Tim Rice

soloist: Christopher T. Roberts (Sat), Jeffrey Jacobs (Sun)

It Gets Better

speakers: Benji Crow, Cory Marz, Ezra Ofregnbue, Patrick Smith, Adam & Peyton Brown

• Reflection (Mulan)

Music by Matthew Wilder, Lyrics David Zippel

Bistro Ballet

• Monsters, Inc. (Monsters, Inc.)

Music by Randy Newman

• Be Our Guest (Beauty and the Beast)

Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Howard Ashman

• Dig a Little Deeper (The Princess and the Frog)

Music and Lyrics by Randy Newman

• Bella Notte (Lady and the Tramp)

Music by Sonny Burke, Lyrics by Peggy Lee

soloists: Michael L. DeVoe, Jeffrey Porter, Wilson L. Welch

feature piano solo: Robert Lamar Sims, HMCKC Principal Accompanist

Remembrance

speakers: Benjamin L. DuBois, Ryan Neeland, Danny Shervington-Bair

• Remember Me (Coco)

Music and Lyrics by Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez

soloist: Irvin Alejandro

• A Tribute to Howard Ashman

speaker: Shawn Cullen

• Let's Go Fly a Kite (Mary Poppins)

Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman

• God Help the Outcasts (The Hunchback of Notre Dame)

Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz

speaker: Mark Pridmore

Under the Sea

• Part of Your World (Little Mermaid)

Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Howard Ashman

soloist: Pete Kuhn (Sat), Grant Mayfield (Sun)

Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Howard Ashman

• Poor Unfortunate Souls (Little Mermaid)

Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Howard Ashman

soloist: Tim Rowland (Sat), Brandon Shelton (Sun)

• Under the Sea (Little Mermaid)

Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Howard Ashman

Embracing Diversity†

speaker: Jonathan Doram

• Shadowland (The Lion King)

Music and Lyrics by Lebo M., Hans Zimmer, and Mark Mancina

soloist: Anthony Robinson

• He Lives in You (The Lion King)

Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Howard Ashman

Wish Upon a Star

• Wishes (Wishes: A Magical Gathering of Disney Dreams)

Music by Greg Smith

• When You Wish Upon a Star (Pinocchio)*

Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Howard Ashman

• A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes (Cinderella)

Music and Lyrics by Mack David, Al Hoffman, and Jerry Livingston

• You Can Fly! You Can Fly! You Can Fly! (Peter Pan)

Music by Sammy Fain, Lyrics by Sammy Cahn

†Selections conducted by Jonathan Doram, HMCKC Assistant Conductor & Accompanist

All songs in the program published by Walt Disney Music Company (ASCAP), Pixar Talking Pictures (ASCAP), Wonderland Music Company, Inc. (BMI), and/or Pixar Music (BMI)

*Published by Bourne Company Footage from TARZAN® © 1999 Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. and Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

HEARTLAND MEN'S CHORUS KANSAS CITY

TENOR 1

Paul W. Backer ( 1991 )

Robert Bradbury ( 2013 )

Alex Brewer ( 2022 )

Hunter Chamberlain ( 2023 )

Aaron Dawson ( 2022 )

James Demaree ( 2021 )

Michael Derickson ( 2023 )

Benjamin L. DuBois (2008)

Christopher Gibson ( 1996 )

Charles Gilmore ( 2023 )

R Troy Hirsch ( 2023 )

Randall Humbird ( 2004 )

Jeffrey Jacobs ( 2022 )

Jedidiah Kruger ( 2007 )

Pete Kuhn ( 2019 )

Cole Langford-Braun ( 2023 )

Powell Minnis ( 2004 )

Darrell Naeger (2002)

Justin Perryman ( 2022 )

Timothy M. Ryan ( 2016 )

Venice Santa Cruz ( 2022 )

Mike Sigler ( 1992 )

Wilson L. Welch ( 2011 )

Jeff Williams ( 1996 )

TENOR 2

Irvin Alejandro ( 2022 )

Devon Armstrong ( 2023 )

James Blanch ( 2022 )

Evan Childress ( 2022 )

Jason Coats (2006)

Mike Cox (2020)

Russ Czeschin ( 2023 )

Payton Dishman ( 2023 )

Jonathan Doram (2020)

Keith Grahl ( 1986 )

Scott Guerrero ( 2022 )

Jacob Horton ( 2019 )

Ma'Riece Johnson ( 2022 )

Jerryn Johnston ( 2022 )

Holden Kraus ( 2014 )

Mark Lange ( 2023 )

Eryk Larabee ( 2010 )

David Loethen ( 2018 )

Grant Mayfield ( 2022 )

Jordan Michels (2020)

Matthew Miller ( 2022 )

Darrik Moss ( 2023 )

Brad Norris (2020)

Bradley Petzold ( 2022 )

R. Elise Pointer ( 2015 )

Jeffrey Porter ( 2022 )

Mark Pridmore ( 2010 )

Barry Regenold ( 2001 )

Christopher T. Roberts ( 2023 )

Steven Sanders ( 1996 )

Brandon Shelton ( 2004 )

Danny Shervington-Bair ( 2022 )

Ron Simmons (2005)

Ken Stewart ( 2019 )

Michael Stipetich ( 2007 )

Jon Tyree (2020)

Mitch Weber ( 2019 )

Edward Wunderlich ( 2017 )

BARITONE

Peter Albright ( 2017 )

Mike Anderson ( 2017 )

Eric Aufdengarten ( 2007 )

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 )

Randy Hite ( 1986 )

Ron Hobert ( 2023 )

Kevin Hopkins ( 2022 )

Patrick Kelley ( 1996 )

Rob Kottenbrock (2003)

Cory Marz ( 2022 )

Greg Maupins ( 1998 )

Ryan Neeland ( 2012 )

Ezra Ofregnbue ( 2022 )

David Pasley (2006)

Mark Patterson ( 2017 )

J.D. Perkins ( 1992 )

Kyle Phillips (2006)

Joe Piatczyc ( 2022 )

T. Mark Plyler ( 2014 )

Calvin Quattlebaum (2005)

Ethan Ritschel ( 2023 )

Michael Seely ( 2015 )

Marcus Simmons ( 2023 )

Michael Stortz ( 2012 )

Brian Walters ( 2022 )

Trey Witt ( 2016 )

Garrett L. Woods ( 2021 )

BASS

Mario Alcantara ( 2013 )

Jason Blaisdell ( 2007 )

Kevin Briggs (2008)

Adam Brown ( 2014 )

Jason Castaneda ( 2013 )

Alex Conaway ( 2023 )

Daniel Conner ( 2023 )

Benji Crow ( 2019 )

Jesse Davis (2008)

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 ( 2022 )

Dustin Greer ( 2019 )

Darren Haun ( 1993 )

Dennis Hayden ( 1987 )

Jeremy Ingram ( 2023 )

Richie Johnson ( 2022 )

Jason Landrum-Vetter (2020)

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 )

Samuel Zorn (2009)

HEARTLIGHT

Dan Brown ( 2015 )

Kim Fitch Budd ( 2001 )

Larry Chester ( 2010 )

Blaine Diaz ( 2010 )

Raven Harrell ( 2022 )

Chuck Henderson ( 2007 )

Joseph Jefferson ( 2023 )

Troy Johnson ( 2014 )

Daniel Lebovitz ( 2022 )

Shawn Moss ( 2023 )

Patrick Smith (2020)

THE CREDITS

orchestra

Jonathan Schriock | 1st Violin/Concertmaster

Jessica Cox | 1st Violin

Erik Hassle | 1st Violin

Laura McGill | 2nd Violin

Victor Diaz | 2nd Violin

Brad Athey | 2nd Violin

Eman Chalshotori | Cello

Chirstine Broxterman | Cello

Daniel Shineberg | Flute/Piccolo

Meribeth Risebig | Oboe

Michael Tolbert | Clarinet

Nicole Deuvall | Horn 1

Tracy Bass | Horn 2

Adam Paxson | Horn 3

Andrew Stadler | Trumpet

Copeland Rose | Trombone

Wesley Snell | Harp

Lamar Sims | Piano

Todd Greggory Gibbs | Synthesizer

Kassie Ferrero | Double Bass/Electric Bass

Ian McClaflin | Drum Set

Travis Houston | Percussion

Ryan Robinson | Percussion

artistic team

Kelly Michale | Stage Manager

Nic Aldrich | Resident Audio Engineer

Peige Turner | Resident ASL Interpreter

Ryan Neeland | Associate Producer

Patrick Smith | Costume & Property Manager

Bill Mitchell | Rehearsal Resource Coordinator (Audio)

John Edmonds | Rehearsal Resource Coordinator (Video)

Piper Brown | Production Assistant

Olivia Wandick | Production Assistant

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

disney concerts

President, Disney Music Group

Ken Bunt

SVP/GM, Disney Concerts

Chip McLean

Program Development & Operations, Disney Concerts

Brannon Fells

Royd Haston

Business Affairs, Disney Concerts

Darryl Franklin

Gina Lorscheider

Phil Woods

Elena Contreras

Addison Granillo

Marketing & Publicity, Disney Music Group

Lisa Linares

Laura Gonzalez

Rebecca Armour

Maria Kleinman

Gina Rakestraw

Booking Representation, ICM Partners

Emily Yoon

Erika Noguchi

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 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.

A SPECIAL GROUP OF PEOPLE

TOM M AYFIELD AGENC Y, INC.

THE FOLLOWING DONORS HAVE STEPPED UP TO SUPPORT HMCKC'S 37TH SEASON BY JOINING THE PRODUCER’S CIRCLE.

PRODUCER’S CIRCLE

Jedel Family Foundation

Geraldine & R.A. Barrows Foundation,  UMB Bank, n.a., Trustee

Francis Family Foundation

Mike Sigler

Aspis Consulting

Dan & Sharon Brown

Bob Cody

James Corrick & Newton Jones

Steve Dodge & Paul Elo

Chris Gibson

Dustin Greer

Bill & Paula Hankins

Dudley Hogue

Jeff Kelleher

Tom & Julie Mayfield

Kenton McNeill

Eric Morey

if you are interested in becoming a member of the Producer’s Circle, please contact Dudley Hogue, Executive Director at dudley@hmckc.org.

CONDUCTOR’S CIRCLE

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Geraldine & R.A. Barrows Foundation, UMB Bank, n.a., Trustee

Alan & Kathleen Brandt

Café Trio

Louis & Elizabeth Nave Flarsheim

Charitable Foundation

DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE

ASPIS Consulting

Francis Family Foundation

Alan Grimes

William & Paula Hankins

Jedel Family Foundation

Kansas City Neighborhood

Tourist Development Fund

Mike’s Wine and Spirits

Missouri Arts Council

Muriel McBrien Kauffman

Family Foundation

Richard J. Stern Foundation

Summit Homes

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Phill Fournier

Eric Morey & Dustin Greer

Richard Barrett & Derek McDonald

Jason Castaneda

Commerce Bank

Daniel Graves

Donie Hoffman & Marc Smith

Keith & Debra Hohly

Shook, Hardy & Bacon

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

American Family Insurance – Tom Mayfield Agency

Arvest Bank

Bistro 303

Bob Bair

Steve Dodge & Paul Elo

Sally A. Firestone

Gaels Public House and Sports

Suzi Krug

JoZach Miller

Carol & Don Nistler

Prosperity Advisors

Cliff Schiappa

Michael Schnetzer

Ulah Apparel, Accessories, Gifts

West Bottoms Whiskey Co.

Bruce Anderson

Eric Aufdengarten & Joe Nadeau

Paul Bacon

Cris Barnes

Dan & Sharon Brown

Kim & Paul Budd

Central Presbyterian Church

Robert Clark

Form Chiropractic

Chris Gibson

PATRON

Brian Larios & Chuck Harper

Brian Sixbury

Derek Landrum-Vetter

Dick Leeson

Donald Taylor

J.D. Perkins & Joe Hudec

Jerry R Jackson

John Williams

Kathy & Jim Dunn

Keith Grahl & Harry Anderson

David Grantham

Jeff Halpern

Jennifer Harris

Dudley Hogue

Ryan Neeland

Dr. Newton W. Jones & James Corrick

Norquist Robinson Foundation

Nancy Kain

Donnie Morehouse

Darrell Naeger

Calvin Quattlebaum

Jim Pimentel & Damon Roberts

Jesse Roberts

Arlene Segal

Matt Stretz & Stewart Smith

Rebecca Stroder

Gerald Valet

Keith & Anne Wiedenkeller

Samuel Zorn

Kevin Smith

Kevin W. White

Kim Budd

Matthew Flesch

Matthew Schulte

Michael Ryan

Michelle Fox & Barb Wilson

Michelle White Missy B's

Robert Mead

Roger Singleton

Ryan L Conrad

Sandra Schermerhorn & Martha Boyd

Thomas Kusnetzky

Tom Dillon

Wilson & Diane Stafford

Susan Voge

Kenton McNeill

Wesley Pennington

Anthony Robinson

Michael Seely

Danny Shervington-Bair

Judy Simonitsch

Dennis Sondker

Wilson Welch

Deborah Wooten

Rebecca Ehrich

Michael Flanagan

Donald Hall

Jordan Hatley

Josh Heier

Chuck Henderson

Pakou Her

Ann W. Hunt

Kay Johnson

Michael Kaufman

David Knott

Jason Landrum-Vetter

Brad Norris

Matthew Nunnally

Mark Patterson

Tim Peters

Bradley Petzold

Chris Piel

Peg Prendergast

Mary Ragan

Chadrick Reece

Daniel Rice

Adam Russell

Brian Schwanz

Brandon Shelton

Mike Shores

John Sims

Ron Simmons

Thomas Smith

Chris Soper

Eric Stafford & Frank Jambrosic

Kurtis Thiel

Russ Townsley

Chris Uithoven

Kelly Uptegrove

James Van Halderen

Mary Vonerdmannsdorff

Joyce White

Judy Wegener-Stevens

Ron Williams

Trey Witt

Sheri Wood

Garrett Woods

Robert Wulfert

Gregory Chizmar

Patrick Cooke

Ryan Conrad

Joyce Feeley

Stephanie Goddard

Brad Harris

Paula Kitt

Sarilee Kahn

Dennis Maddux

Greg Maupins

Tim McMulin

Kathryn Peters

Patricia & Bob Petty

Mark Raduziner

Barry Regenold

Don Rogers

Steven Sanders

William Stanley

John Steele

Eleanor Thudium

Jon Tyree

Lee Vandenbos

Christine Blegen

Bradley Debrick

Steve Eagan

Katana Ewbank

Jim Falls

Robert Groene

Rick Hall

John Humbert

Kylie Jackson

Tiffany Kline

Robert Kottenbrock

Glenn Owen

Vicki Peterson

Kathryn Pruessner

J.C. Sanders

Mark Sappington

Cindy Sleeper

Neil Solomon

Doris Strong

Evan Swanson

Barbara Stevens

Charles Tribie

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

Eric Aufdengarten & Joe Nadeau

Paul Bacon

Cris Barnes

Dan & Sharon Brown

Richard Barrett & Derek McDonald

Kim & Paul Budd

Jason Castaneda

Bob Claassen

Robert Clark

Bob Cody

Dean Dachenhausen

Tom Dillon

Steve Dodge & Paul Elo

Kathy & Jim Dunn

Joshua Farrell

Sally Firestone

Kevin Flesch

Chris Gibson

Keith Grahl & Harry Anderson

David Grantham

Alan Grimes

Jeff Halpern

William & Paula Hankins

Dudley Hogue

David Hunker

Newt Jones & Jim Corrick

Nancy Kain

Jim Kogel & Larry Haromon

Michelle LaPointe

Brian Larios & Chuck Harper

Carl Manning

Kenton McNeill

JoZack Miller

Donnie Morehouse

Eric Morey & Dustin Greer

Darrell Naeger

Carol & Don Nistler

Bradley Petzold

Calvin Quattlebaum

Damon Roberts

Jesse Roberts

Sandra Schermerhorn & Martha Boyd

Cliff Schiappa

Michael Schnetzer

Arlene Segal

Mike Sigler

Kevin Smith

Matt Stretz & Stewart Smith

Rebecca Stroder

Donald Taylor

Michel Tisdale

Gerald Valet

Tim VanZandt

Keith & Anne Wiedenkeller

Kevin White

Michelle White

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ENDOWMENT FUND

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

PRODUCER’S CIRCLE

Estate of Jerry Van Allen

CONDUCTOR’S CIRCLE

Bruce W. Anderson ▲ ✚

Estate of Richard Firestone

Steve Metzler and Brian Williams

Annette N. Morgan

Rev. Carol Stubbs Smith ▲ ✚

Gary Smith *

DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE

Charles E. Burch, Jr. in memory of

Raymond E. Boring, DC

Scott Francis ▲

Mary Kay McPhee & William Pfeiffer, Sr.

William E. Pfeiffer, Jr.

Reuben M. Reynolds III & Bill Casey ▲

Mike Sigler ▲ ✚

MAJOR BENEFACTOR

Chris Abele

Sally A. Firestone Philanthropic Fund ▲

Fred D. Fowler, MD & Ernest L. Williams ▲ ✚

Michelle LaPointe

Gifts in Memory of Tim Mulvany

Anonymous, in Memory of Steve Blevins ▲

Dan White

BENEFACTOR

Dave Baellow

George K. Baum Foundation ▲

Steve Dodge & Paul Elo ▲ ✚

Mark Ensman & Noel Nothern ▲

Dan Flannery ▲

Steve Geiermann & Quenten Schumacher ▲

Christopher Gibson ▲ ✚

Mark Giersch & Dr. Jesse Roberts

Fred Holtz ▲

Emmet M. Morris, Jr. ▲

Allen Noel ▲

G. Mark Sappington & David S. McGee, DCM

Cliff Schiappa ✚

Kendrick T. Wallace ▲

Keith & Anne Wiedenkeller ✚

PATRON

Terry Anderson & Michael Henry

Jess Barnett ▲

Paul & Kim Budd

Mark Dreiling

Stephanie Dutton

Alan & Susie Forker

Dan Meiners

J. David Miller ▲

C. Michel Minor & Scott Tansey

Scott Reynolds & Klate Reimer

Jerry Schiermeyer

Lee Vandenbos ▲

Don W. White & Greg Thurman ▲

Ron Williams ▲

SPONSOR

Sheldon Andrew

Hon. Kay Waldo Barnes

Phyllis Becker & Mark Schroer

C. L. Boice & B. L. Kincaid ▲

Ron Bross

James Carver

Emily Fowler

Gifts in memory of Nick Gold

Brad Harris

Chris Hernandez & Paul Monteil ✚

David Hunker

Dr. Thomas R. Hunt

Beth Ingram ✚

Kirby McCullough & Dan Auman

P. Alan McDermott ▲ ✚

Todd Neff ▲

Kenneth F. Ruhnke ▲

Steven L. Sanders ▲ ✚

Bob Washburn

Todd Wegener

SUBSCRIBER

Tyrone Aiken

Robert Anesi & Joe Garza ✚

Bruce & Anne Bagley ✚

Cristopher Barnes

Gretchen Blythe & Phil Minix

Jeannette & Stephen Bruns

Robert V. Deal

Dave Draper

Richard Held ▲

Rob Hill ✚

Larry Houlton ✚

David H. Hughes, Jr. ▲

Peter Keeble

Patrick Kelley ▲

John Mark Lambertson & Don D. White ▲

John Leakey & Vernon Register

Tom Maddox & Randy Clark ▲

Ralph Oliva ▲

Gertrude Field Oliver ▲

Joan S. Olsen ▲

Alison & Steve Paddock ✚

Richard I. Preis ▲

Dr. Donald A. Rosenfield ▲

Lea & Marianne Rowland ✚

Joanie Shoemaker

Jacqueline Collins Sigler ▲

Jarene & Lee Stanford ✚

Bradley E. Steffen

Ellis Thigpen ▲

Frank Tubbert

Kevin W. White ✚

Barb Wilson & Michelle Fox

DONOR

Julia Bacon ✚

Ken & Lisa Burden

Ann Duer ✚

Jean Dunlap ▲

Janice E. Durrett ✚

Mac Fechtling

John W. Green

Kenneth J. LaBudde ▲

Susan C. Moehl ▲

Judy K. Mullen

Joyce C. Palmer in honor of Thomas

H. Sullivan, J.D.

Matthew Powell & Daniel Allen

Clay H. Rawhouser

Matthew E. Rowland ▲

Steve & Vicki Scanlon ✚

Shalon Fund ✚

FRIEND

Jay Bosch & Bill Ruprecht

David Follmer ▲

Shirley Grove

Molly & Hall Harsh ✚

Anonymous ✚

Dennis Mosby

Emaline Newton ✚

Kip Niven ✚

Gary & Michelle Salzman ✚

Gifts in memory of John R. Sigler

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

Alex Smith

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.

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BECOME PART OF THE MUSIC

There is room for everyone in Heartland Men’s Chorus Kansas 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