Kim became a HeartLight Member in September 2001.

Why did you join HeartLight?

I came to a couple of practices after my husband joined the chorus and found out about the HeartLight group. Even though we are a straight couple, I felt real acceptance there and wanted to learn more about how to support the mission of the chorus. I loved getting to know the members and we have made some great, lasting friendships through this group. I’m not a religious person, but I believe we were led to join this group, and it has made a difference in our lives over the last twenty years.

What song makes you happy?

A song that makes me happy is Everything Possible. I know that seems odd because I most often hear it at funerals, but it makes me happy because it talks about how love lasts long after we are gone. I love that legacy.

What are you looking forward to after the pandemic?

I like my home but I’m ready to get out of here! I look forward to seeing family and chorus members and getting some HUGS!! I really miss my sister and I’m ready to go on a quilting retreat!

Don’t Overpay For HMCKC Show Tickets

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At the Heartland Men’s Chorus, we want to keep our ticket prices as affordable as possible to ensure everyone has the chance to experience our performances. Tickets for most of our Season 37 performances range from $25 to $50.

Recently, we had people ask us why are tickets have gone up hundreds of dollars. They haven’t! This is your reminder DO NOT simply just search in your browser for “Heartland Men’s Chorus tickets” to purchase tickets! Several ticket companies could look like they’re connected to HMCKC, but they are not. They will charge you more and buy tickets directly from our website.

It’s easy to purchase tickets and pay regular prices. ONLY buy from www.hmckc.org.

If you have any questions, please email us at hmc@hmckc.org or call (816)931-3338.

Audition to Sing HMCKC’s Disney Pride

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Attention all singers! Are you ready to join the Heartland Men’s Chorus Kansas City and be part of an unforgettable musical celebration? If so, we invite you to audition for our upcoming Disney PRIDE in Concert, taking place on June 17th and 18th at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City. This […]

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HMCKC Welcomes New Creative Team Member

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The Heartland Men’s Chorus (HMCKC) is excited to announce the addition of choreographer Valerie Martin to its creative team. Martin will be joining the HMCKC family for her first production, “HMCKC presents AFTER ALL: 60 YEARS OF CHER!”

Martin is no stranger to the Kansas City theater scene, having previously choreographed and/or directed for Theater in the Park, The Barn Players Community Theatre, OCTA – Olathe Civic Theatre Association, White Theatre at the JCC, and the Church of the Resurrection. She also has a long history of activism and advocacy and is the resident choreographer for Shawnee Mission West and Blue Valley West high schools, and she also teaches private lessons and coaching.

Martin’s work with Sharp Women, LLC includes choreographing “Overture the Musical,” which won the Best of Fest-Audience Choice Prize at the New York Musical Festival in 2019.

“I am excited and humbled to join the HMCKC family,” said Martin. “Working with the Chorus is a true combination of allyship and art, and I’m thrilled to get to share my joy and love of dance with new collaborators and audiences.”

The Heartland Men’s Chorus is thrilled to have Martin on board and looks forward to her contributions to the upcoming production of “AFTER ALL: 60 YEARS OF CHER!”

For more information about the Heartland Men’s Chorus and upcoming events, please visit www.hmckc.org