HMCKC Presents Princes of Pop

PERFORMANCES

FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY MARCH 22-24, 2024

C. STEPHEN METZLER HALL AT THE FOLLY THEATER

2023-2024 SEASON

SHAWN CULLEN artistic director & conductor

Heartland Men's Chorus Kansas City presents Princes of Pop

March 22-24, 2024 | C. Stephen Metzler Hall at the Folly Theater

Shawn Cullen | Artistic Director & Conductor

HEARTLAND MEN'S CHORUS SEASON 38 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

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

Through our collective voice we build community, celebrate pride,

Michelle Fox | Michelle LaPointe | Chris Madden

Jenny Harris-Patterson | Sandy Schermerhorn

Michael Seely | Danny Shervington-Bair | Tim Van Zandt

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.

from the executive director

DUDLEY HOGUE

It’s great to see you at Princes of Pop and thank you for your support of the Heartland Men’s Chorus Kansas City.

We are excited to be presenting our annual “pops” concert for the third year in a row! We began with Whitney, then After All - 60 Years of Cher – and those shows sold so well that we’ve added a third performance to Princes of Pop As with anything “new” it will take time to build audiences for three, but so far the response has been phenomenal.

I can’t believe we’re already halfway through the concert season! It seems like only yesterday when we were planning for this series of concerts. And now, we’re planning for an epic 39th season that will catapult us into our 40th Anniversary year! And we have SO many things planned to celebrate singing OUT for 40 years. If you would like to be a part of the planning for any of that, please contact me at dudley@hmckc.org. It will be a fabulous year where we celebrate our birthday, our members (former and current), our supporters and audience members.

As you know, we can’t sing to inspire a world of love and acceptance without your financial support. A small part of our budgeted income is raised by concert ticket sales, and we need your help to build community, celebrate pride, and empower authenticity, and a very exciting opportunity is coming up soon. Elevate 2024 – our spring fundraiser will be held on May 19 at CPKC Stadium - the brand new stadium built for the KC Current on the riverfront! Mark your calendars now, and look for more information soon. Of course, there are many ways to give to HMCKC, and gifts of ANY size are gratefully accepted and appreciated because every single dollar counts as we fulfill our mission and vision.

Now sit back, enjoy the concert – and support the Chorus however and whenever you can!

from the artistic director

SHAWN CULLEN

Welcome to Princes of Pop!

Tonight, we embark on a musical journey that spans over six decades, celebrating the vibrant tapestry of male pop music and its indelible mark on the soundtrack of our lives. The essence of pop music lies in its ability to tell stories – stories of love, heartbreak, joy, and the fight for freedom and acceptance. It's a universal language that transcends boundaries, connecting deeply with the human spirit. From the groovy beats of the 1960s to the boundary-pushing sounds of today, male pop artists have been at the forefront of this storytelling, crafting anthems that resonate with all of us, irrespective of who we are or whom we love.

However, our journey tonight is more than a celebration of musical milestones. It is a tribute to the courage and resilience of artists like Elton John, George Michael, Boy George, The Village People, Prince, David Bowie, and Sam Smith. These icons, who identified as members of the LGBTQIA+ community, wielded their artistry not just to entertain but to advocate for visibility and authenticity at a time when both were fraught with personal and professional risk. Their music became a beacon of hope and a source of strength for many within the LGBTQIA+ community, many of our singers on stage tonight included! In their melodies, we found solace, in their lyrics, affirmation. They taught us the power of living one's truth in the face of adversity and the importance of celebrating our identities with pride. Through their artistic expressions, they pushed societal boundaries, challenged norms, and played a pivotal role in the ongoing fight for equality and acceptance.

As we relive the hits that defined generations, let us also remember the journey of these remarkable artists. Let their music remind us of the progress we've made and the road that still lies ahead. Let their legacy inspire us to continue advocating for a world where love is celebrated in all its forms, and where everyone has the freedom to be their authentic self. On behalf of the 140 voices, our staff, volunteers, and HMC Board of Directors, THANK YOU for joining us for Princes of Pop! Your support not only makes productions like this possible but also furthers our mission to use music to inspire community, compassion, and change. Together, let's celebrate the power of pop music to unite, uplift, and transform!

CULLEN

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

Recognized as an award-winning music educator, Mr. Cullen has held positions in K-12 instrumental/vocal music, adjunct faculty at the University of Arizona Fred Fox School of Music and most recently as Graduate Teaching Fellow at the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory. Cullen’s dynamic skill-set has led to a multifaceted career in choral music, instrumental music, and regional musical theater serving as principal conductor for the Arizona Repertory Theater from 2011-2017. Favorite credits include Into the Woods, The Secret Garden, Oklahoma!, Evita, Avenue Q, and The Full Monty. Mr. Cullen has worked in collaboration with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra as vocal director for Broadway Rocks and Broadway Rocks II, and most recently Broadway’s Leading Men with the Kansas City Symphony. Mr. Cullen has begun a collaborative producing partnership with David Maddux, Grammy-nominated composer/arranger/orchestrator, to create fresh and exciting pop-choral works for “choral theater” around the globe.

Shawn holds a Bachelors of Music Education and Masters of Music in Conducting from the University of Arizona and a Ph.D (ABD) in Music Education from The University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory. Cullen’s research in music education, undergraduate academic achievement, and conducting pedagogy has been presented at regional, national, and international conferences and symposiums. He recently completed six years of service a proud member of the national board of directors for GALA Choruses (2017- 2023) and is a national community advocate for suicide awareness (Survivors of Suicide).

www.shawncullen.com

artistic director & conductor SHAWN

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.

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

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.

ACT 1

Jersey Boys

(Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons)

solo: Jonathon Thompson

The Beatles Medley

solo: Sean Carder

The Jackson 5 Medley (I Want You Back, I’ll Be There, ABC)

solo: Marcus Simmons (Friday), Arnav Rashid (Saturday), Grant Mayfield (Sunday)

dancers: John Edmonds, Ma’Riece Johnson, Calvin Quattlebaum, Danny Shervington-Bair, Samuel Zorn

Intros and Riffs

featuring: Robert Lamar Sims

Crocodile Rock (Elton John)

Rocket Man (Elton John)

solo: David Loethen

I’m Still Standing (Elton John)

dancers: Payton Dishman, Scott Ferrell-Garcia, Eryk Larabee, David Loethen, Terraye "Ray" Watson

Queen Medley

(Somebody To Love, Under Pressure, We Are The Champions, Another One Bites the Dust)

Superstition (Stevie Wonder)

featuring: The Heartaches

Earth, Wind & Fire Medley (Fantasy, Shining Star, September)

The Village People Medley (Y.M.C.A, In The Navy, Macho Man)

solos: John Edmonds (Friday), Jordan Michels (Saturday), Charles Gilmore (Sunday)

dancers: Payton Dishman, Scott Ferrell-Garcia, Eryk Larabee, David Loethen, Terraye "Ray" Watson

ACT 2

Early 80’s Medley (Let’s Dance, When Doves Cry Karma Chameleon)

George Michael Medley

(Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go, Careless Whisper, Faith)

solo: Christopher T. Roberts

Michael Jackson Medley

(Don’t Stop Till Ya Get Enough, Beat It, Black or White, Man in The Mirror)

featuring: Aniseto Herrera-Lyell (KC Sunshine) as Michael Jackson

dancers: Russ Czeschin, Jonathan Doram, Christopher T. Roberts, Anthony Robinson, Derek Thompson

Boy Band Mashup (Everybody, I Want It That Way, It’s Gonna Be Me)

dancers: John Edmonds, Ma’Riece Johnson, Calvin Quattlebaum, Danny Shervington-Bair, Samuel Zorn

What Makes You Beautiful (One Direction)

In My Blood (Shawn Mendes)

solo: Jonathan Bokay, Storm Davis

Sam Smith Medley (Stay With Me, Unholy)

solo: Payton Dishman (Friday), Aaron Dawson (Saturday), Darrik Moss (Sunday)

Uptown Funk (Bruno Mars)

dancers: Russ Czeschin, Jonathan Doram, Christopher T. Roberts, Anthony Robinson, Derek Thompson

There will be one intermission immediately following the conclusion of Act 1.

HEARTLAND MEN′S CHORUS KANSAS CITY

TENOR 1

Paul W. Backer ( 1991 )

Robert Bradbury ( 2013 )

Alex Brewer ( 2022 )

Sean Carder ( 2018 )

Aaron Dawson ( 2022 )

James Demaree ( 2021 )

Michael Derickson ( 2023 )

Trevor Drury ( 2023 )

♥ Benjamin L. DuBois (2008)

Christopher Gibson ( 1996 )

Charles Gilmore ( 2023 )

R Troy Hirsch ( 2023 )

✚ Randall Humbird ( 2004 )

John Jeppson ( 2023 )

Jedidiah Kruger ( 2007 )

♥ Pete Kuhn ( 2019 )

 Dane Lackey ( 2024 )

Cole Langford-Braun ( 2023 )

Powell Minnis ( 2004 )

Darrell Naeger (2002)

Justin Perryman ( 2022 )

Timothy M. Ryan ( 2016 )

♥ Michael Schnetzer ( 2007 )

Michael Smith ( 2023 )

✚

♥ Wilson L. Welch ( 2011 )

Jeff Williams ( 1996 )

Ricky Wilson ( 2017 )

TENOR 2

 John Ashton ( 2024 )

Evan Childress ( 2022 )

Jason Coats (2006)

Parker Crist ( 2023 )

Russ Czeschin ( 2023 )

Storm Davis ( 2023 )

♥ Payton Dishman ( 2023 )

Chance Donaldson ( 2023 )

Jonathan Doram (2020)

Keith Grahl ( 1986 )

♥ Scott Guerrero ( 2022 )

Jacob Horton ( 2019 )

Ma'Riece Johnson ( 2022 )

Jerryn Johnston ( 2022 )

✚ Holden Kraus ( 2014 )

Eryk Larabee ( 2010 )

David Loethen ( 2018 )

♥ Grant Mayfield ( 2022 )

Jordan Michels (2020)

Matthew Miller ( 2022 )

♥ Darrik Moss ( 2023 )

Brad Norris (2020)

✚ Bradley Petzold ( 2022 )

Jeffrey Porter ( 2022 )

Arnav Rashid ( 2023 )

✚ Barry Regenold ( 2001 )

Christopher T. Roberts ( 2023 )

♥ Brandon Shelton ( 2004 )

Danny Shervington-Bair ( 2022 )

Ron Simmons (2005)

Ken Stewart ( 2019 )

Lucas Testib ( 2019 )

Jon Tyree (2020)

BARITONE

Mike Anderson ( 2017 )

Eric Aufdengarten ( 2007 )

Paul Budd (2000)

 Jody Cates-Collins ( 2024 )

Tom Dillon ( 2015 )

John Edmonds ( 1995 )

 Ethan Evans ( 2024 )

Scott Feaster ( 2013 )

Kevin Flesch ( 2023 )

David Grantham ( 2022 )

Lou Harris ( 1995 )

Tyler Harvey ( 2014 )

Chuck Henderson ( 2007 )

✚

Randy Hite ( 1986 )

Ron Hobert ( 2023 )

Patrick Kelley ( 1996 )

Cory Marz ( 2022 )

Greg Maupins ( 1998 )

Ryan Neeland ( 2012 )

Ezra Ofregnbue ( 2022 )

 Brandon Park ( 2024 )

David Pasley (2006)

✚ Mark Patterson ( 2017 )

J.D. Perkins ( 1992 )

Kyle Phillips (2006)

Joe Piatczyc ( 2022 )

T. Mark Plyler ( 2014 )

Bradley Pretzer ( 2023 )

Calvin Quattlebaum (2005)

Ethan Ritschel ( 2023 )

Michael Seely ( 2015 )

♥

Marcus Simmons ( 2023 )

Kenneth Stewart ( 2023 )

Michael Stortz ( 2012 )

Jonathon Thompson ( 2023 )

K. Beacher Uptegrove ( 2007 )

Brian Walters ( 2022 )

 Terraye "Ray" Watson ( 2024 )

Trey Witt ( 2016 )

Garrett L. Woods ( 2021 )

BASS

Mario Alcantara ( 2013 )

Jonathan Bokay (2020)

♥ Adam Brown ( 2014 )

Jason Castaneda ( 2013 )

Daniel Conner ( 2023 )

Nick Coyan ( 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 )

Scott Ferrell-Garcia ( 2022 )

 Eric Forseth ( 2024 )



Kevin Girten ( 2024 )

 Andy Gosling ( 2024 )

✚

Dustin Greer ( 2019 )

Darren Haun ( 1993 )

Dennis Hayden ( 1987 )

Jeremy Ingram ( 2023 )

Seth Langford-Braun ( 2023 )

Jesse Leimkuehler ( 2018 )

Bill Mitchell ( 2017 )

♥

Anthony Robinson ( 2022 )

♥

Tim Rowland ( 2023 )

John J. Sims ( 1997 )

✚

♥



Spencer Smith ( 2024 )

Derek Thompson ( 2012 )

Randall Wrisinger ( 2004 )

Travis Allen Zirkle ( 2015 )

♥

Samuel Zorn (2009)

HEARTLIGHT

Dan Brown ( 2023 )

Kim Fitch Budd ( 2015 )

Larry Chester ( 2001 )



Levi Crane ( 2010 )

Greg Davis (2006)

Blaine Diaz ( 2010 )

Troy Johnson ( 2023 )

Daniel Lebovitz ( 2014 )

✚

Shawn Moss ( 2022 )

Edward Wunderlich ( 2023 )

THE CREDITS

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 & Production Manager

artistic team

Kelly Michale | Resident Stage & Production Manager

Nic Aldrich | Resident Audio Engineer

Alex Perry | Resident Lighting Designer

Sally Farrand | Assistant Lighting Designer

Valerie Martin | Choreography

Peige Turner | Resident ASL Interpreter

Ryan Neeland | Associate Writer/Casting Associate

Patrick Smith | Costume and Property Coordinator

John Edmonds | Rehearsal Resource Coordinator (Video)

Greg Maupins | Rehearsal Resource Coordinator (Video)

Piper Brown | Production Assistant

folly staff & crew

Nic Aldrich, Josh Beasley, Katie Combes, Trace Cruey, Simon Huntley, Dez Martin, Lee Saylor, Fulton Wilhelm

instrumentalists

Lamar Sims | Piano/Principal Accompanist

Zak Pischnotte | Tenor Sax/Flute

Lyle Simposon | Trumpet

Todd Gregory-Gibbs | Synthesizer

Cynthia Egger | Electric Guitar

Justin Henson | Electric Bass

Ian McClaflin | Drums

choreography

"Beat It" | Michael Peters

"Everybody" | Fatima Robinson

*NSYNC | Darrin Henson

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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 ................. $10,000-$24,999

Directors Circle $5,000-$9,999

Benefactor $1,000 - $4,999

Patron $400-$999

Friend $25-$399

FRIENDS of the CHORUS

If you are interested in being a Friend of the Chorus, please contact Dudley Hogue, Executive Director at dudley@hmckc.org.

FRIEND ($25-$399)

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Fatima Aguirre

Ben Aken

Craig Anderson

Michael Anderson

Doralee Bader

Donna Baggett

Kay Barnes

Regina Bartlett

Mark Batesel

Tina Bradley

Matthew Briggs

Stephen Brock

Will Brown

Michael Brunkow

Todd Burd

Elizabeth Burry

Jodi Busch

LariAnn Collins

Mary Conner

Patrick Cook

Betty Ann Cortelyou

Jim Crist

Parker Crist

Mark Cummings

Bradley Debrick

Dennis Dobson

Christiane Donner

Margaret & Frank Drinkwine

Bridgett Duet

Jay Dunfield

John Edmonds

Rebecca Ehrich

James Eisenbrandt

David England

Laura England-Biggs

Scott England

Shera Farnham

Joshua Farrell

Joy Feeley

Michael Flanagan

Jennifer & Doug Fleschute

Jeff Foster

Melinda Frenzen

Debi & John George

Tommy Gray

Donald Hall

Jeff Halpern

Brad Harris

Diane Harrison

Tim Hauschild

Dennis Hayden

Miriam Hennosy

Cress Hewitt

Randy Hite

Ron Hobert

Ben Hohly

Deborah Hogue

Mark Holcomb

Joyce Holland

Scott Holloway

Timothy Holmes

Greg Houston

Jeffery & Claudia Howerton

John Humbert

William J. Hundelt

Brad Johnson

Karen Johnson

Pat Kelly & Tom Sullivan

Pam Kisslinger

Paula Kitt

Susan Klotz

Nicolas Kral

Holden Kraus

Annette Kussmaul

John & Joan Leavens

Jesse Leimkuehler

Lucas Leshe

Jeff Light

Belinda Manos

Cierra Marzett

Sawyer Massie

Alan McDermott

Cecile McLeary

Tim McMulin

Catherine Mead

Edmund O’Donnell

Jennifer Owen

Brian Partlow and Stuart Woody

Greg & Sonia Pasley

Kathryn Peters

Tim Peters

Mark Raduziner

Todd Randol

Daniel Rice

Don Rogers

Marianne Rowland

Dana Russell

Steve Sanders

Karl Schafer

Elaine Schmidtberger

Michael Schnetzer

Robert Schremmer

Michael Seely

Mike Shores

Judy Simonitsch

Jane Sims

Kathryn Sitz

Thomas Smith

Craig Sole

Dennis Sondker

Mary Stringer

Doris Strong

Evan Swanson

Terre Tepikian

Kurtis Thiel

Jeff Thompson

Jill Tipton

Michel Tisdale

Sharon Tovar

Russ Townsley

Barbara Trites

Erin Tuck

Chris Uithoven

John Underwood

Kelly Uptegrove

Wilson Welch

Michelle White

Brian Williams

Ron Williams

Rich Wilson

Sheridan Wood

Samuel Zorn

FRIENDS of the CHORUS SEASON 38

PATRON ($400-$999)

Walter Blood

Michael Brecke

Wayne Burge

Daniel Cunningham

Tom Dillon

Keith Grahl & Harry Anderson

Dan Hubbard

Jeff Halpern

Stephen Hills

John Kander

Angela Klippel

BENEFACTOR ($1,000 - $4,999)

Bruce Anderson

Eric Aufdengarten & Joe Nadeau

Cris Barnes

Richard Barrett & Derek McDonald

Dan & Sharon Brown

Kim & Paul Budd

Jason Castaneda

Robert Clark

Bob Cody

Craig Coen

Diane Conner

Kathy & Jim Dunn

Michelle Fox & Barb Wilson

Jill Hall

Michelle LaPointe

Nancy Larabee

Dick Leeson

Jesse Leimkuehler

Carl Manning

Michelle & Dan McElroy

Greg Maupins

Tom Mayfield

Patricia Miles

Mel Minnis

Darin Parker

Darren Haun

Keith & Debra Hohly

Dudley Hogue

Dr. Newton W. Jones & James

Corrick

James Kogel & Larry Harmon

Kenton McNeill

Miller- Mellor Association

William Mitchell

Shawn & Darrik Moss

Eric Morey

Darrell Naeger & Powell Minnis

Don & Carol Nistler

Mark Patterson

DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE ($5,000 - $9,999)

Alan Grimes

American Family Insurance, Tom Mayfield Agency

Jeffrey Wagner, Aspis Consulting

Steve Dodge & Paul Elo

Kim Foster

CONDUCTOR’S CIRCLE ($10,000- $24,999)

Alan Grimes

Jedel Family Foundation

Francis Family Foundation

The Richard J. Stern Foundation for the Arts

Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation

Geraldine and R.A. Barrows

Foundation UMB Bank, n.a., Trustee

JD Perkins & Joe Hudec

Calvin Quattlebaum

Mike Ryan

Cliff Schiappa

Michael Seely & Michael Patch

Kevin Smith

William Stout

Donald Taylor

Susan Vogel

Brian Williams

Bryan Wohlwend

Jim Pementel & Damon Roberts

Sandra Schermerhorn & Martha Boyd

Arlene Segal

Bob & Danny Shervington-Bair

Shook Hardy & Bacon

Anna Sweeney

David Stagg

Matt Stretz & Stewart Smith

Gerald Valet

Tim VanZandt

Jeffery Wagner

Keith & Anne Wiedenkeller

Chris Gibson

Bill & Paula Hankins

Mike Sigler

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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

Cris Barnes

Richard Barrett & Derek McDonald

Dan & Sharon Brown

Kim & Paul Budd

Jason Castaneda

Bob Claassen

Diane Conner

Bob Cody

Craig Coen

Paul Elo & Steve Dodge

Sally Firestone

Kevin Flesch

Chris Gibson

Keith Grahl & Harry Anderson

David Grantham

Alan Grimes

Jeff Halpern

William & Paula Hankins

Dudley Hogue

Newt Jones & Jim Corrick

Nancy Kain

Jim Kogel & Larry Haromon

Michelle LaPointe

Brian Larios & Chuck Harper

Carl Manning

Shawn & Darrik Moss

Kenton McNeill

Patricia Miles

JoZack Miller

Eric Morey & Dustin Greer

Darrell Naeger

Carol & Don Nistler

Calvin Quattlebaum

Damon Roberts

Jesse Roberts

Cliff Schiappa

Michael Schnetzer

Arlene Segal

Mike Sigler

Kevin Smith

Rebecca Stroder

Donald Taylor

Gerald Valet

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..

PRODUCER’S CIRCLE

Estate of Joan Hubbard

Estate of Richard & Virginia Nadeau

CONDUCTOR’S CIRCLE

Bruce W. Anderson

Estate of Richard Firestone

Steve Metzler and Brian Williams

Annette N. Morgan

Estate of Jerry Van Allen

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.

MAJOR BENEFACTOR

Chris Abele

Sally A. Firestone Philanthropic Fund

Fred D. Fowler, MD & Ernest L. Williams

Michelle LaPointe

BENEFACTOR

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

PATRON

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

William E. Pfeiffer, Jr.

Reuben M. Reynolds III & Bill Casey

Mike Sigler

Gifts in Memory of Tim Mulvany

Carol & Don Nistler

Anonymous, in Memory of Steve Blevins

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

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

SPONSOR

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

SUBSCRIBER

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

ENDOWMENT FUND

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

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

ENDOWMENT FUND

DONOR

Lynn & Bob Alfers

Carol Arnold

Julia Bacon

Charles Ballew & Michael Paque

Donna Blackwell

Mark Bourne & Rod Wilcoxen

Ken & Lisa Burden

John Corbaley & Jim Dronberger

Dennis L. Dobson

Ann Duer

Jean Dunlap

Janice E. Durrett

Mac Fechtling

John W. Green

Debra & Keith Hohly

Ann W. Hunt

Ann Johnson

Kenneth J. LaBudde

Liz Miller & Lindy Eakin

Susan C. Moehl

Judy K. Mullen

Joyce C. Palmer in honor of Thomas H. Sullivan, J.D.

Matthew Powell & Daniel Allen

Mark Raduziner & Mike Slater

Clay H. Rawhouser

Emilee Rose & Tim McMulin

Matthew E. Rowland

Steve & Vicki Scanlon

Shalon Fund

Diane & Wilson Stafford

Marian Thomas

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

Doralee Bader

Jay Bosch & Bill Ruprecht

Rev. Michael Brecke

Jacqueline Engman

David Follmer

Lewis Gowin

Ken & Jeanette Grenz

Shirley Grove

Molly & Hall Harsh

Carol Havenner

Anson Kibby

Virginia Long

Belinda Rea Manos

Dennis Mosby

Emaline Newton

Kip Niven

Becky & Rob Parrott

Peg Prendergast & Shannon Hennessy

Dana Russell

Gary & Michelle Salzman

Gifts in memory of John R. Sigler

Jeff Spangler & Ceton Van Meter

Don & Nancy Thomas

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

Ralph Behrens

Charles Beitler

Cindy Bixby

David Bond

Ron Bross

Steven L. Brown

Phil Bundy

Jim Burrus

Robert Busby

Steven Capeder

John Carey

Bill Casey

Dick Caskey

Thomas D. Clark

Byron Coleman

James Costa

John P. Cousins

Lee Crawford Blaine Diaz

David Dowler

Gerald Downs-Gregory

Mark Dreiling

Richard Duran

Steve Eagan

Ken Elder

John C. England

Gina Scaggs Epifano

James Ford

Fred D. Fowler M.D.

Monte Fritts

Robert Garza

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

Joseph Neal

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.

heartland men's chorus

LEGACY SOCIETY

Through a bequest to Heartland Men’s Chorus, you can show your continued support for our work. Heartland Men’s Chorus Legacy Society is a group of donors who have remembered the Chorus in their estate planning. A list of Legacy Society members will be included in each program. 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) 931-3338.

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

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

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BECOME PART OF THE MUSIC

our vision

Singing to inspire a world of love and acceptance

There is room for everyone in Heartland Men’s Chorus Kansa 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 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.