Heartland Men's Chorus Kansas City presents Y'all Means All
March 21-23, 2025 | C. Stephen Metzler Hall at the Folly Theater 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
heartland
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
our mission
Through our collective voice we build community, celebrate pride, and empower authenticity
board chair
Eric Aufdengarten
treasurer
Christal Williams
vice-chair
Kenton McNeill
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 to Y’all Means All! It is always a joy to see you here at the beacon of resilience, unity, and pride. In a time when the political climate challenges the LGBTQIA+ community, we are more resolute than ever in continuing our legacy. We will not be silenced – we will sing on. And we message of hope, joy, and inspiration on the road! HMCKC will be touring Topeka, Lawrence, Manhattan, and and Springfield, Missouri. What better way to build community, celebrate Pride, and empower authenticity than by singing in cities that don’t always have the opportunities we have here in Kansas City? Our tour culminates with a must-see concert at Yardley Hall at Johnson County Community College on June 28 & 29.
And then – we jump right into our 40th season! Shawn has planned an incredible season of concerts, and we are planning special events, appearances, and community
But to continue the legacy of HMCKC, we need your support. Ticket sales cover only 33% of our revenue – the rest comes from donors like you along with foundation and corporate support. Every contribution, big or small, makes a real impact. Please consider making a gift today at hmckc.org – and, if you can, make your donation a
In today’s fractured world, with political divisiveness affecting choruses and organizations across the country, we remain hopeful and steadfast in our vision: to sing and inspire a world of love and acceptance.
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: right now – we need you more than ever.
Men’s Chorus.
CULLEN
Tonight, as you sit in this space, you are witnessing something extraordinary: a chorus that refuses to be silenced. For nearly 40 years, Heartland Men’s Chorus has stood as a beacon of strength, resilience, and authenticity—creating a home where LGBTQ+ singers can raise their voices without fear, without compromise, and with unapologetic pride.
Music has always been a powerful force — a rallying cry, a refuge, a revolution. And in times like these, when our community faces relentless attacks on our rights, our identities, and our very existence, the power of song becomes even more vital.
Y’all Means All is more than a concert — it’s a statement. It’s a celebration of who we are, where we’ve been, and the unshakable truth that we belong. It is also a celebration of country music — a genre that so often tells the stories of heartache, love, and resilience, yet has rarely included LGBTQ+ voices. Tonight, we claim our place in this musical tradition, lifting up the voices that have long been left out of the narrative. Because country music is about real life, and our stories deserve to be heard, too.
The incredible humans on this stage tonight are using their voices — not just to entertain, but to inspire, to uplift, and to remind us all that visibility and joy are forms of resistance.
To our audience: thank you for standing with us. Your presence here tonight fuels our mission, strengthens our purpose, and ensures that this legacy continues for generations to come.
To our singers: your courage, passion, and artistry matter. You are changing lives with every note, every harmony, and every moment of authenticity on this stage.
So lean in, listen deeply, and let tonight’s music remind you that country belongs to all of us. Because when we sing together, we reclaim the space that has always been ours.
SHAWN CULLEN
Shawn Cullen, conductor, educator and artistic director, has earned a reputation for his dedication to musical excellence and collaborative artistry within the communities he belongs. As a creative producer of over 50 successful concert and theatrical productions, Cullen’s boundary pushing programming has cemented his place as a dynamic artist in an ever changing performing arts landscape. Past creative leadership includes eight years as Artistic Director/Conductor for the Reveille Men’s Chorus, Desert Voices Mixed Chorus (Tucson, AZ) and upon completion of a national search, Mr. Cullen was appointed Artistic Director/Conductor of The Heartland Men’s Chorus in May 2020.
Recognized as an award-winning music educator, Mr. Cullen has held positions in K-12 instrumental/vocal music, adjunct faculty at the University of Arizona Fred Fox School of Music and most recently as Graduate Teaching Fellow at the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory. Cullen’s dynamic skill-set has led to a multifaceted career in choral music, instrumental music, and regional musical theater serving as 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 as 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
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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MARCH 21-23, 2025 | THE
ACT 1
Opening Medley
Country Roads | Mountain Music | Should’ve Been A Cowboy
Music & lyrics by By Taffy Nivert, John Denver, Bill Danoff; Randy Owen; Toby Keith solo: Cedar Valdez
9 to 5 (from the musical 9 to 5 )
Music & lyrics by Dolly Parton
dancers: John Edmonds, Eryk Larabee, Byron LeGrand, Christopher T. Roberts, Marcus Simmons, Terraye “Ray” Watson
Light Of A Clear Blue Morning
Music & lyrics by Dolly Parton
solo: Adam Brown
Country Love Medley, Part 1
Just To See You Smile | This Kiss | Check Yes Or No | She’s In Love With The Boy
Music & lyrics by Tony Martin, Mark Nesler; Annie Roboff, Beth Nielsen Chapman, Robin Lerner; Danny Wells, Dana Hunt; Jon Ims solos: Matthew Miller, Jonathon Thompson/Brian Walters
Crowded Table
Music & lyrics by Brandi Carlile, Natalie Hemby, Lori Mckenna featuring the heartaches: Adam Brown, Sean Carder, Benji Crow, Storm Davis, Payton Dishman, Benjamin L. DuBois, John Edmonds, Scott Ferrell-Garcia, Dane Lackey, Dee Moss, Ezra Ofregnbue, Christopher T. Roberts, Tim Rowland, Brandon Shelton, Marcus Simmons, Samuel Zorn
Country Revenge Medley
Before He Cheats | Suds In The Bucket | Goodbye Earl
Music & lyrics by Josh Kear and Chris Tompkins; Billy Montana and Tammy Wagoner; Dennis Linde solo: Justin Perryman/Matthew Allen
Country Love Medley, Part 2
Cowboy, Take Me Away | Love Story | Amazed
Music & lyrics by Marcus Hummon, Martie Seidel; Taylor Swift; Aimee Mayo, Chris Lindsey, Marv Green solos: Christopher T. Roberts, Anthony Robinson
Fancy
Music & lyrics by Bobbie Gentry
solo: Randall Humbird
Line-Dancing Medley
Whose Bed Have Your Boots Been Under | Old Town Road | Texas Hold ‘Em Man, I Feel Like A Woman | Boot-Scootin’ Boogie
Music & lyrics by R.J. Lange, Shania Twain; Ronnie Dunn; Kiowa Roukema, Billy Ray Cyrus, Atticus Ross, Trent Reznor, Jocelyn Donald, Montero Lamar Hill; Raphael Saadiq, Beyoncé Knowles, Nathan Ferraro, Brian Bates, Elizabeth Boland, Megan Bülow
featured quartet: Sean Carder, Dustin Griffin, Ethan Ritschel, Samuel Zorn
solo: Storm Davis
dancers: Matthew Allen, Russ Czeschin, Charles Gilmore, David Loethen, Anthony Robinson, Derek Thompson, Cedar Valdez
Y’all Means All
Music & lyrics by Miranda Lambert, Shane McAnally, Luke Dick solo: Eryk Larabee
INTERMISSION
ACT 2
How The West Was Fun
The Old Chisholm Trail | Jingle Jangle Jingle | Buffalo Gals | Cripple Creek | Mule Train | Happy Trails
Original arrangement by Kirby Shaw/Edited by David Maddux solos: Nick Coyan, Jeffrey Porter, Robbie McGowan dancers: John Edmonds, Scott Ferrell-Garcia, Eryk Larabee, David Loethen, Byron LeGrand, Terraye “Ray” Watson
Early Country Medley
I Walk The Line | Ring Of Fire | Stand By Your Man
Music & lyrics by Johnny Cash; Merle Kilgore, June Carter; Billy Sherrill, Tammy Wynette solo: Jeremy Ingram
She’s Got You
Music & lyrics by Hank Cochran solo: Brandon Shelton
Cowboys Are Frequently Secretly Fond of Each Other
Music & lyrics by Ned Sublette duet: Tim Rowland, Woaden Tayler dancers: Matthew Allen, Russ Czeschin, John Edmonds, Scott Ferrell-Garcia, Ryan Neeland, Robert Lamar Sims, Derek Thompson, Brian Walters
Brokeback Mountain Suite
He Was A Friend Of Mine | A Love That Will Never Grow Old | The Wings
Music & lyrics by Bob Dylan, Bernie Taupin, Gustavo Santaolalla solo: Tim Rowland/Woaden Tayler
Black Like Me
Music & lyrics by Nathan Paul Chapman, James Churchill, Emma Davidson-Dillon, Mickey Guyton hmckc bipoc ensemble: Evan Childress, Charles Gilmore, Scott Guerrero, Greg Maupins, Calvin Quattlebaum, Christopher T. Roberts, Anthony Robinson, Marcus Simmons, John J. Sims, Paris Stafford, Terraye “Ray “ Watson, Samuel Zorn
solos: Evan Childress, Greg Maupins, Marcus Simmons
The People That Matter
Music & lyrics by Daphne Willis, Hunter Davis, Anna Christina Faulk featuring the heartaches: Adam Brown, Sean Carder, Benji Crow, Storm Davis, Payton Dishman, Benjamin L. DuBois, John Edmonds, Scott Ferrell-Garcia, Dane Lackey, Dee Moss, Ezra Ofregnbue, Christopher T. Roberts, Tim Rowland, Brandon Shelton, Marcus Simmons, Samuel Zorn
Follow Your Arrow
Music & lyrics by Brandy Clark, Kacey Musgraves, Shane McAnally
Not Ready To Make Nice
Music & lyrics by Emily Robison, Dan Wilson, Martie Maguire, Natalie Maines solo: Wilson L. Welch
Be A Light
Music & lyrics by Brandy Clark, Kacey Musgraves, Shane McAnally
All selections in this program have been meticulously arranged and orchestrated for the Heartland Men's Chorus by our resident composer/arranger David Maddux His exceptional musicianship and artistry have shaped these works to reflect the unique spirit and sound of HMCKC.
the voices of HEARTLAND MEN′S CHORUS KANSAS CITY
TENOR 1
Matthew Allen ( 2024 )
Paul W. Backer ( 1991 )
Robert Bradbury ( 2013 )
Alex Brewer ( 2022 )
♥ Sean Carder ( 2018 )
James Demaree ( 2021 )
♥ Benjamin L. DuBois (2008)
Luke Englert ( 2024 )
Charles Gilmore ( 1996 )
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 )
Paris Stafford ( 2025 )
Wilson L. Welch ( 2011 )
Chad Wheeler ( 2014 )
✚ Ricky Wilson ( 2017 )
TENOR 2
John Ashton ( 2024 )
Evan Childress ( 2022 )
Mike Cox (2020)
Russ Czeschin ( 2023 )
✚
♥ Storm Davis ( 2023 )
♥ Payton Dishman ( 2023 )
Chance Donaldson ( 2023 )
Keith Grahl ( 1986 )
Dustin Griffin ( 2018 )
Scott Guerrero ( 2022 )
Jacob Horton ( 2019 )
Jerryn Johnston ( 2022 )
✚ Holden Kraus ( 2014 )
Eryk Larabee ( 2010 )
David Loethen ( 2018 )
Matthew Miller ( 2022 )
✚
♥ Dee Moss ( 2023 )
Brad Norris (2020)
Bradley Petzold ( 2022 )
Jeffrey Porter ( 2022 )
✚ Barry Regenold ( 2001 )
♥ Christopher T. Roberts ( 2023 )
Rick Sams ( 2024 )
♥ Brandon Shelton ( 2004 )
Ken Stewart ( 2019 )
Cedar Valdez ( 2025 )
Mitch Weber ( 2019 )
Edward Wunderlich ( 2017 )
BARITONE
Mike Anderson ( 2017 )
Eric Aufdengarten ( 2007 )
Paul Budd (2000)
Jody Cates-Collins ( 2024 )
♥
Colin Denton ( 2025 )
John Edmonds ( 1995 )
Scott Feaster ( 2013 ) ✚
Kevin Flesch ( 2023 )
David Grantham ( 2022 )
Lou Harris ( 1995 )
Tyler Harvey ( 2014 )
Chuck Henderson ( 2007 )
Randy Hite ( 1986 )
Ron Hobert ( 2023 )
Bob Johnson ( 2025 )
Byron LeGrand ( 2025 )
Joseph Marrocco ( 2024 )
Cory Marz ( 2022 )
Greg Maupins ( 1998 )
Ryan Neeland ( 2012 )
♥
Ezra Ofregnbue ( 2022 )
David Pasley (2006)
Kyle Phillips (2006)
Calvin Quattlebaum (2005)
Ethan Ritschel ( 2023 ) ✚
Tim Rowland ( 2023 )
Marcus Simmons ( 2023 )
Kenneth Stewart ( 2023 )
Michael Stortz ( 2012 )
Zach Stroth ( 2024 )
Jonathon Thompson ( 2023 )
K. Beacher Uptegrove ( 2007 )
Brian Walters ( 2022 )
Terraye "Ray" Watson ( 2024 )
Trey Witt ( 2016 )
Jason Blaisdell ( 2007 )
♥
Andy Bolton ( 2024 )
Adam Brown ( 2014 )
Jason Castaneda ( 2013 )
Daniel Conner ( 2023 )
Nick Coyan ( 2023 )
♥ Benji Crow ( 2019 )
Michael L. De Voe ( 2014 )
Steve Dodge ( 1995 )
Paul Elo (2000)
Scott C. England ( 1998 )
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)
Jeffrey Lewis ( 2024 )
Robbie McGowan ( 2024 )
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 ( 2024 )
Rory Myers ( 2023 )
Mark Pridmore ( 2024 )
Drew Tayler ( 2024 )
Donny Wall ( 2024 )
P R O S P E R I T Y
A D V I S O R S
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THE CREDITS
hmckc would like to extend a very special thank you to the entire staff and crew of the folly theater.
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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-$14,900 Benefactor $2,000-$4,999 Heartland Soul $750-$1,999
Friend $40-$399
FRIENDS of the CHORUS
SEASON 39
CONDUCTOR’S CIRCLE ($15,000+) ................................................................................................................
Jesse Roberts & Mark Giersch
DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE ($5,000-$14,999) .........................................................................................................
THE COWBOY WAY reimagined through a lens of love and inclusivity.
Special thanks to local photographer and HMCKC member RICK SAMS for his artistic collaboration on this collection of images.
RICK SAMS PHOTOGRAPHY
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
heartland
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
AD ASTRA
Latin, meaning “to the stars.” this phrase symbolizes our feelings for the members of HMCKC who have passed ad astra.
they have all been stars in our eyes.
The Mid America Freedom Band
Yellow Roses Green Hills &
Friday, May 2, 2025
7:30 p.m.
C. Stephen Metzler Hall at the Folly Theater
Celebrating the arrival of MAFB’s new timpani, composers Jennifer Jolley, Anthony R. Green, and Olivia Kieffer collaborate on a commissioned concerto for the instrument. Symphonies by Nancy Galbraith and MAFB audience favorite Julie Giroux provide even more musical opulence to end the concert season.
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 in its 39th 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 September, January and April. We’ll be conducting auditions for our June show, Do It With Heart, on Tuesday, April 1. Click the banner below to learn more and sign up!
If you can’t make an audition time you can still come check us out! You’ll have a chance to get to know us by coming to the first 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 Summer rehearsal is Tuesday, April 8, 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.
