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
Eric Aufdengarten vice-chair
Kenton McNeill
treasurer
Christal Williams secretary
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
Eric Aufdengarten
board development
Kenton McNeill development
Michael Seely
finance
Christal Williams human resources
Dudley Hogue
membership services
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.
DUDLEY HOGUE
Welcome, everyone, to Do It With —the Heartland Men’s Chorus
month has already been filled with so much inspiration, and tonight’s concert encouraging each of us to be active,
We are thrilled to share the stage with —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
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.
Men’s Chorus.
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.
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
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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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
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
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 )
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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 )
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 )
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♥
Tim Rowland ( 2023 )
Michael Seely ( 2015 )
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♥
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 )
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 )
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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 )
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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 )
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Shawn Moss ( 2023 )
Mark Pridmore ( 2010 )
Drew Tayler ( 2024 )
Donny Zirkle ( 2024 )
P R O S P E R I T Y
A D V I S O R S
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hmckc would like to extend a very special thank you to the entire staff and crew of yardley hall, midwest trust center, and johnson county community college.
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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
Circle
$15,000+
Friend $40-$399
FRIENDS of the CHORUS
SEASON 39
CONDUCTOR’S CIRCLE ($15,000+) ................................................................................................................
Jesse Roberts & Mark Giersch
Richard J. Stern Foundation
DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE ($5,000-$14,999) .........................................................................................................
If you are interested in being a Friend of the Chorus, please contact Dudley Hogue, Executive Director at dudley@hmckc.org.
Robert Mead
Suze Merritt
Bruce Messick
Sara Misemer
Sandida Moss
Keith Mottola
Ryan Neeland
Patricia Neubauer
Carol & Don Nistler
Greg Oborny
Alicia O’Dell
Tom Oothoudt
Aaron Otto
Paranjothi Family
Jeff Papier
Bill Pearce
Kathryn Peters
Thomas G. Phillips
Jim Pimental
Gerald Polich
Peg Prendergast & Shannon
Hennessy
Mark Raduziner
Donna Ramsey
Bernie Reinert
Dale Rensvold
Ricardo Reyes
Ethan Ritschel
Daniel Rice
Anthony Robinson
Don Rogers
Mark Roberts
Robert Rossiter
Adam Russell
Karl Schafer
Brian Schwanz
Carolyn Schwartz
Jeff Seib
Lois Short
Judy Simonitsch
Guy Simpson
Cynthia Sleeper
Thomas & Vicki Smith
Marsha Smith
Laura Smith
Scott Smith
Janice Marcy Smith
Tyler Smith
Donald Soja
Diane Stafford
John Steele
Ken Stewart
Evan Swanson
Randy Tedford
Bruce & Terre Tepikian
Kurtis Thiel
Derek Thompson
Robert & Angie Tims
Russ Townsley
Chris Uithoven
Stacey Uthe
Heidi Van
Susan Vogel
Melissa Walje
Brian Walters
Wilson Welch
Tracey Westhoff
Christine White
David Whitner
Randall Wiemer
Ron Williams
Christopher Wilson
Richard Wilson
Alex Wittich
Richard Wohletz
Luke and Tim Wohlgemuth
Sheridan Wood
Brian Partlow & Stuart B. Woody
Cindy Worthy
James Wrolstad
Karen Wulfkuhle
Marty Yadrick
Sam Zorn
– Garrett P., Senior Talent Development Program Manager
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 .........................................................................................................................................
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
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
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.
