HMCKC Presents Do It With Heart

DO IT with HEART CONCERT

& TOUR

JUNE 28-29, 2025 YARDLEY HALL | MIDWEST TRUST CENTER AT JCCC HMCKC.ORG

SEASON 39 2024-2025 SHAWN CULLEN

artistic director & conductor

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Heartland Men's Chorus Kansas City presents

Do It With Heart Concert & Tour June 28-29, 2025 Yardley Hall in the Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College 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, everyone, to Do It With Heart—the Heartland Men’s Chorus Kansas City’s Pride concert! This month has already been filled with so much inspiration, and tonight’s concert promises to continue that spirit by encouraging each of us to be active, compassionate members of our community.

We are thrilled to share the stage with the Kansas City Women’s Chorus, Choral Spectrum, and OUTside Voices—three powerful ensembles from right here in Kansas City. Each of these organizations, along with HMCKC, are proud members of GALA Choruses, the international organization that unites LGBTQIA+ choruses around the world. You're in for a night of stunning performances — and trust me, the mass chorus finale is going to be absolutely unforgettable!

Throughout June, HMCKC has been on the move—bringing our music and message to Topeka, Lawrence, Manhattan, and Wichita in Kansas, as well as Springfield and St. Joseph in Missouri. More than 750 people experienced the joy, love, hope, and inspiration that defines who we are and what we do. The impact was undeniable—audiences beamed and hearts were moved. These concerts changed lives—both for those listening and those performing.

And now, we look ahead to something truly special: our 40th Anniversary Season in 2025-2026! We’re planning a year of extraordinary concerts, guest stars, special events, and meaningful community engagement. But we can’t do any of this without you.

Amid growing political divisiveness and attacks on LGBTQIA+ rights, arts organizations like ours are facing more challenges than ever—particularly when it comes to funding. Harmful legislation and rhetoric threaten to silence voices like ours. So, I’m asking you—don’t wait.

Step up. Invest in this chorus. Support us and other organizations that uplift the LGBTQIA+ community. Speak out. Be bold—because we’re not going anywhere—and we need you standing with us. Your support helps keep our mission alive, our voices strong, and our message clear: love is louder than hate.

Thank you for being here. Thank you for believing in us. And thank you – for doing it with heart.

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from the artistic director

SHAWN CULLEN

What you're about to experience is more than a concert — it's the continuation of a journey.

This month, Heartland Men’s Chorus Kansas City set out on our Do It With Heart Tour, traveling across Missouri and Kansas to share a message of pride, joy, and belonging.

From Springfield to Lawrence, Topeka to Manhattan, St. Joseph to Wichita — we were welcomed by audiences eager for music that heals, affirms, and connects. At every stop, we were reminded why this work matters.

Visibility saves lives. Representation builds bridges. And joy — unapologetic, radiant joy — is a powerful form of resistance.

Tonight, we bring that same energy home — and we are overjoyed to share the stage with our Kansas City sibling GALA Choruses: OUTside Voices KC, Choral Spectrum, and The Kansas City Women’s Chorus. These ensembles are not just fellow performers— they are partners in purpose. Together, we reflect the strength, creativity, and beautiful diversity of queer choral artistry in our city.

We live in a time where LGBTQ+ communities face renewed attempts to silence, erase, and divide. That’s why we sing. That’s why we tour. That’s why we show up.

Because when we lift our voices together, we remind the world — and ourselves — that we are still here. And we’re not going anywhere. We didn’t come here just to perform — we came to connect. What you witnessed tonight was more than sound and staging. It was heart. It was history. It was hope.

Thank you for meeting us in that space — for listening with intention, for celebrating with us, and for reminding us why this work matters. Sharing this moment with you is something we will carry with us long after the final note.

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artistic director & conductor

SHAWN 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

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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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ACT 1

Let All Men Sing

Music and Lyrics by Keith Christopher

I Am What I Am

Music and Lyrics by Jerry Herman/ Arr. Sharon Udoh

Cornerstone

Music by Shawn Kirchner/Text drawn from Psalm 118:22, Isaiah 11:6, John 12:24, I Corinthians 15:55

Stand in the Light

Music and Lyrics by Lauren Christy and Stephan Moccio/ Arr. David Maddux

True Colors

Music and Lyrics by Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelley/Arr. Matthew Brown featuring: The HeartAches – HMCKC’s Community Engagement Ensemble

The People in Your Neighborhood

Music and Lyrics by Fred McFeely Rogers & Jeffrey Moss/Arr. David Maddux featuring: The HeartAches – HMCKC’s Community Engagement Ensemble

My Pride

Music and Lyrics by Jamey Ray and Sarah Whittemore featuring: The HeartAches – HMCKC’s Community Engagement Ensemble

Stand Up

Music and Lyrics by Joshuah Campbell and Cynthia Echeumuna-Erivo/Arr. Mark McCormick solos: Micah Benjamin, Christopher T. Roberts, Anthony Robinson

You Are Loved (Exactly As You Are) (from My Shadow is Pink) Music and Lyrics by David Maddux

Defying Gravity

Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz/Arr. Eric Knechtges

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ACT 2

outside voices kc Dr. Joseph Nadeau | Artistic Director Robert Lamar Sims | Accompanist

We Won’t Go Back

Music and Lyrics by Autumn Rowe, BIIANCO, Connie Lim and Marrory Finne/Arr. Alison Dozier

This Little Light

Traditional Spiritual/Arr. Anthony Leach

choral spectrum Dr. Robert Michael Patch | Artistic Director Daniel Yung | Accompanist

We Stand On Their Shoulders

Music by Kyle Pederson/Lyrics by Charles Anthony Silvestri

Harmony’s Never Too Late

Music by Stephen Flaherty/Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens/Arr. Mark Hayes

kansas city women’s chorus Hilary Morton | Artistic Director Ria Thomas | Accompanist

Deer Song (from Considering Matthew Shepard) Music and Lyrics by Craig Hella Johnson trio: Mallory Hampton, Catie Powell, Amy Smick

What Happens When a Woman?

Music and Lyrics by Alexandra Olsavsky/Arr. by Artemisia featuring: Heartsong – KCWC Small Ensemble solo: Margaret Saunders

the gala choruses of kansas city OUTside Voice KC, Choral Spectrum, Kansas City Women's Chorus, Heartland Men's Chorus Kansas City

Make Them Hear You (from Ragtime)

Music by Stephen Flaherty/Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens/Arr. Mark Hayes

Here’s Where I Stand (from Camp)

Music by Michael Gore/Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens/Arr. Greg Gilpin

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the voices of

HEARTLAND MEN′S CHORUS KANSAS CITY TENOR 1 Justin Abramovitz (2025) Paul W. Backer ( 1991 ) Robert Bradbury ( 2013 ) Alex Brewer (2022) ♥ Sean Carder ( 2018 ) James Demaree ( 2021 ) ♥ Benjamin L. DuBois (2008) Luke Englert (2024) Daniel Hilliard (2020) ✚ Randall Humbird (2004) John Jeppson (2023) Jedidiah Kruger (2007) ♥ Dane Lackey (2024) ✚ Cole Langford-Braun (2023) Powell Minnis (2004) Darrell Naeger (2002) Justin Perryman (2022) Adam Russell ( 2021 ) Timothy M. Ryan ( 2016 ) Michael Smith-Harris (2023) Wilson L. Welch ( 2011 ) Ricky Wilson ( 2017 ) Wilson L. Welch ( 2011 ) Chad Wheeler ( 2014 ) ✚ Ricky Wilson ( 2017 ) 

TENOR 2 John Ashton (2024) Evan Childress (2022) Mike Cox (2020) Parker Crist (2023) Russ Czeschin (2023) ✚♥ Storm Davis (2023) Keith Grahl ( 1986 ) Dustin Griffin ( 2018 )  Brett Helling (2025) Jacob Horton ( 2019 )  James Jennings (2025) Ma'Riece Johnson (2022) Jerryn Johnston (2022) ✚ Holden Kraus ( 2014 ) David Loethen ( 2018 ) Grant Mayfield (2022) Matthew Miller (2022) ♥ Dee Moss (2023) Brad Norris (2020)  John Padget (2025) Bradley Petzold (2022) Jeffrey Porter (2022)

✚ Barry Regenold (2001 ) Christopher T. Roberts (2023) ♥ Brandon Shelton (2004) Danny Shervington-Bair (2022) Ron Simmons (2005) Ken Stewart ( 2019 ) Lucas Testin ( 2019 ) Edward Wunderlich ( 2017 )

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BARITONE Mike Anderson ( 2017 ) Eric Aufdengarten (2007) Paul Budd (2000) Jody Cates-Collins (2024) ♥ Ezra Combs (2022) Tom Dillon ( 2015 ) ♥ John Edmonds ( 1995 ) Scott Feaster ( 2013 ) Kevin Flesch (2023) ✚ Lou Harris ( 1995 ) Tyler Harvey ( 2014 ) Chuck Henderson (2007) Randy Hite ( 1986 ) Ron Hobert (2023) Bob Johnson (2025) Joseph Marrocco (2024) Cory Marz (2022) Greg Maupins ( 1998 ) Ryan Neeland ( 2012 ) David Pasley (2006) Mark Patterson ( 2017 ) Kyle Phillips (2006) Ethan Ritschel (2023) ✚♥ Tim Rowland (2023) Michael Seely ( 2015 ) ✚♥ Marcus Simmons (2023) Kenneth Stewart (2023) Zach Stroth (2024)  Henry Swink (2025) K. Beacher Uptegrove (2007) Brian Walters (2022) Trey Witt ( 2016 ) BASS Mario Alcantara ( 2013 )  Micah Benjamin (2025) Andy Bolton (2024) ♥ Adam Brown ( 2014 ) Jason Castaneda ( 2013 )

✚ Section Leaders

Lee Conner (2023) Nick Coyan (2023) ♥ Benji Crow ( 2019 ) Michael L. De Voe ( 2014 ) Steve Dodge ( 1995 ) 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 ) Jeremy Ingram (2023) Jason Landrum (2020) Seth Langford-Braun (2023) Robbie McGowan (2024) Rory Myers (2024) Eric Nielsen ( 2018 ) Michael Reyes (2024) Anthony Robinson (2022) Reid Samuel (2025) Diego Schutt (2025) John J. Sims ( 1997 ) Spencer Smith (2024) Woaden Tayler (2024) Derek Thompson ( 2015 ) Brian Wadley (2025) ✚ Randall Wrisinger (2004) Travis Allen Zirkle ( 2015 ) ♥ Samuel Zorn (2009) HEARTLIGHT Dan Brown ( 2015 ) Kim Fitch Budd (2001) Larry Chester (2010) Tim Collins (2024) James Franklin ( 1995 ) Troy Johnson ( 2014 ) Patrick Kelley ( 1996 ) ✚ Shawn Moss (2023) Mark Pridmore (2010) Drew Tayler (2024) Donny Zirkle (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 Robert Lamar Sims | Principal Accompanist Brandon Shelton | Brand Manager & Designer Mitch Weber | Communications Manager

artistic team Kelly Michale | Resident Stage & Production Manager Valerie Martin | Resident Choreographer Randall Wrisinger | Community Engagement Conductor Tyler Harvey | Assistant Accompanist Robin Olson | ASL Interpreter John Edmonds | Rehearsal Resource Coordinator (Video) Greg Maupins | Rehearsal Resource Coordinator (Video) Piper Brown | Production Assistant

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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 a period of 12 months from the date of donation. We strive to keep this list as accurate as possible.

If you find a discrepancy, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

JOIN A SPECIAL GROUP OF PEOPLE 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

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CONDUCTOR’S CIRCLE ($15,000+).................................................................................................................

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Richard J. Stern Foundation

DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE ($5,000-$14,999)..........................................................................................................

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Dutzel’s Catering Flarsheim Charitable Foundation Gael’s Public House and Sports Chris Gibson William & Paula Sue Hankins

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Arvest Bank Eric Aufdengarten & Joe Nadeau Cris Barnes Richard Barrett & Derek McDonald Andrew Bolton Pete Browne Jason Castaneda Diane Conner Brandon Courtney Sheri Crist Steve Dodge & Paul Elo

Kathy & Jim Dunn Matthew & Kevin Flesch Griffin Riley Property Group Hamburger Mary’s Kansas City Dudley Hogue Keith & Debra Hohly JoZach Miller Miller-Mellor Association Darrel Naeger & Powell Minnis Missie B’s Joe Piatczyc

Bradley Petzold Prosperity Advisors Risk Strategies Group Danny & Bob Shervington-Bair Kevin Smith Mark Patterson Keith & Ann Wiedenkeller Bryan Wohlwend Woody’s KC

HEARTLAND SOUL ($750-$1,999)...................................................................................................................

Debbi Adams Marion Alcantara Bruce Anderson Derrick Bachman Bob Bair & Danny Shervington-Bair Dellas Baldelli Pamela & Walter Blood Sharon Brown Kim Budd Cari Cavalconti Robert Clark Craig Coen Clayton Properties Group, DBA Clover & Hive Commerce Bank Steve Dodge & Paul Elo Rebecca Ehrich Scott England Joshua Farrell

Scott Feaster Dana Fields Pamela Fleischer FORM Chiropractic Michelle Fox & Barb Wilson Greg Houston Charles Ingram Cathy Jambrosic Dr. Newton W. Jones & James Corrick James Kogel & Larry Harmon Christopher Landis Chris Madden Kenton McNeill Shawn Moss George Robbins Damon Roberts Cliff Schiappa Sandra Schermerhorn & Martha Boyd

Mark Schweizer Arlene Segal Mike Sigler Jonathan & Alexis Smallridge David Stagg Matt Stretz & Stewart Smith Anna (Loralee) Sweeney Randal Tallman Don Taylor Benjamin Thomas PJ Toby ULAH Jerry Valet Brian Williams Christal Williams Dana Wood Kimberley Woodyard

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Jackie Davis James Demaree Kent Dickinson Wayne Phillip Flottman Stephanie Goddard Andrew Gough Carol Green Dave Greis

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FRIENDS of the CHORUS SEASON 39

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Michael Seely Dennis Sondker Chaunzey Tenbrink Wilson Stafford Rob Weagley David Woodworth

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Annette Ables Nicole Albert Michael Algerin Elizabeth Allen Matthew Allen Keith Grahl & Harry Anderson Naeem Babri John Baccari Judie Barkema Jesse Barry Delores Beasley Ashley Benes Jan Bergman Sally Betta Zachary Beyer Tom Blake Kristen Blaney Christine Blegen Darren Blosser Mark Bolton Steven Bolerjack Jordan Borrell Jane Boswell Doug Bowen Brenda Brecke Michael Brecke Neal Brees Cindy Brightman Will Brown Michael Brunkow Stephen Brock Francisco Camargo Michelle Camerer Flower Cantu-Kelley Kelli Chan Ezra Combs Julie Conn Melanie Cook John Corbaley David Coss Christian Cox Olin Cox Jim Crist Parker Crist

Wesley Crosby Brett Currier Terry Cushman William Czeschin Kristopher Dabner Aaron Dawson Bradley Debrick Amy Delp Olga Diaz Tom Dillon Dennis Dobson Kevin Dockery Christiane Donner Brad Douglas Norma-Ann Dowell Laura Drebickas Jim Dronberger Samantha Dunn Kevin Duvall John Edmonds Edwon Edwards Logan Edwards David England Laura England Katana Ewbank Joyce Feeley Janell Ferguson Vito Ferrante Todd Fornkahl Lori Fleming Randy Fox Eric Forseth Jerry Freeman Jane Garrison Max Garrison Carla Grant Katie Gilchrest Nathan Goldsmith Carlos Gomez Andy Gosling Thomas Green Michael Hadley Ron Harmon Brad Harris

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Tami Hartz Chuck Henderson Elven Hickmon Kelly Hoch Deborah Hogue Ben Hohly Joyce Holland Ken Holmes David Holt Daniel Hubbard William Hundelt Patrick Inman Jimi Jegede Brad Johnson Elizabeth Johnston-Owens Kira Johnston-Owens Kim Kankiewicz Chris Karnaze Christine Kay Kurt Kelley Paula Kitt Kevin Knight David Knott Kimberly Kreicker Annette Kussmaul Tom Lancaster Cole Langford-Braun Sara Langford Audrey Langworthy Annette Lantzsimmons Nathan Ladd Michelle LaPointe John Leavens Luis Leon Robert Lewis Fred Light Belinda Manos Emily Marrin & Uli Schneider Greg Maupins Shirley McCormack Alan McDermott Nicole McGrath-Patti Tim McMulin Nicholas McWilliams

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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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Bruce W. Anderson Estate of Richard Firestone Steve Metzler and Brian Williams Annette N. Morgan

Rev. Carol Stubbs Smith Gary Smith Scott C. Williams

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

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Chris Abele Sally A. Firestone Philanthropic Fund Fred D. Fowler, MD & Ernest L. Williams Michelle LaPointe

Gifts in Memory of Tim Mulvany Carol & Don Nistler Anonymous, in Memory of Steve Blevins

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Dave Baellow George K. Baum Foundation Chris Beal & Tim Van Zandt Dr. Robert Claassen Robert J. Cody 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 Don W. White & Greg Thurman Kevin W. White Keith & Anne Wiedenkeller

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Terry Anderson & Michael Henry Jess Barnett Richard Barrett & Derek McDonald Paul & Kim Budd Mark Dreiling Stephanie Dutton Alan & Susie Forker Dr. Alan Grimes Jim Kogel & Larry Harmon David Hunker

Dan Meiners J. David Miller C. Michel Minor & Scott Tansey Scott Reynolds & Klate Reimer Sandy Schermerhorn & Martha Boyd Jerry Schiermeyer Tom Sullivan & Pat Kelley Michel L. Tisdale Lee Vandenbos Ron Williams

ENDOWMENT FUND

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Dudley Hogue Dan Hubbard & Ron Smith Dr. Thomas R. Hunt Beth Ingram Brad Johnson Kirby McCullough & Dan Auman P. Alan McDermott Michelle & Dan McElroy Eric Morey & Dustin Greer Todd Neff Kenneth F. Ruhnke Steven L. Sanders Steven F. Smith Dennis Sondker Barbara & Ralph Trites Bob Washburn Todd Wegener James & Jan Wrolstad Ina Kay Zimmerman

Sheldon Andrew Eric Aufdengarten & Dr. Joe Nadeau Cris Barnes Hon. Kay Waldo Barnes Phyllis Becker & Mark Schroer C. L. Boice & B. L. Kincaid Dr. Jim Brandt Ron Bross James Carver John & Kari Clark Kathy & Jim Dunn Joshua Farrell Emily Fowler Gifts in memory of Nick Gold Bill & Paula Hankins Mark Hayes & Mike Irwin Chris Hernandez & Paul Monteil Lisa Hickok Randy Hite

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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

Tyrone Aiken Robert Anesi & Joe Garza Bruce & Anne Bagley Regina Bartlett Gretchen Blythe & Phil Minix Dan & Sharon Brown Jeannette & Stephen Bruns Will Cooper & Richard Daut Robert V. Deal Dave Draper SuEllen & Harvey Fried David & Peggy Graham Brad Harris Richard Held Rob Hill Stacey Hite Larry Houlton David H. Hughes, Jr. TK Hyatt & Bill Noonan Peter Keeble Joanne Kolosic Dan Kramer John Mark Lambertson John Leakey & Vernon Register Tom Maddox & Randy Clark Greg Maupins Michael Menghini & Mike Shores

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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 John Delemeter 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 Mary Kay McPhee 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 Barbara O’Hearne 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 Mario Torres Scott C. Williams Frank Woltkamp

they have all been stars in our eyes.

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Heartland Men's Chorus is a proud partner of the

KANSAS CITY PRIDE PERFORMING ARTS COALITION

Please support these and all your local LGBTQIA+ organizations.

ENDOWMENT FUND

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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

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

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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

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

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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 John Mark Lambertson Powell Minnis Darrell Naeger Mark E. Patterson Michael Phelps Dr. Jesse Roberts Steven Sanders Cliff Schiappa J. Michael Sigler David S. Vaughn Todd Wegener

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Announcing our 2025-2026 Season Boys in the Band

by Mart Crowley OCTOBER 2025

My Kid’s Christmas Program

by Kevin King

DECEMBER 2025

Lipstick

by Lane Michael Stanley FEBRUARY 2026

Alphabet Soup

TENTH ANNIVERSARY RETROPSECTIVE APRIL 2026

SEASON TICKETS ON SALE SOON!

Visit whimproductions.org for more information.

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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 beginning our 40th 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, January and April. We’ll be conducting auditions for our December show, Our Favorite Things, on Tuesday, August 19 and Sunday, August 24.

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 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. in Founders’ Hall at Grace & Holy Trinity Cathedral in downtown Kansas City, MO. Our first Winter rehearsal is Tuesday, September 2, 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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SHAWN CULLEN

CELEBRATING

40 YEARS OF SINGING OUT IN KC

2025-2026 Season

Our Favorite Things

December 5-7 | The Folly Theater

Back To The 80’s

March 20-22 | The Folly Theater

Anthems of Pride

June 27-28 | Yardley Hall in the Midwest Trust Center at JCCC

Stay tuned for more exciting details.

L I K E , F O L LO W & S U B S C R I B E :