Got the desire to join a choir?
Well, you sure are in the right town!
There are choirs of all shapes and sizes here in Kansas City. Take a look at this list and find the choral experience that's best for you!
Well, you sure are in the right town!
There are choirs of all shapes and sizes here in Kansas City. Take a look at this list and find the choral experience that's best for you!
*LISTED IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER.
If you know a choir that should be included on this list, send an email to hello@raiseyourvirtualvoice.com.
TE DEUM & TE DEUM ANTIQUA
Te deum chamber choir – 26 voice ensemble focused on the performance of sacred music of a highly demanding and engaging variety.
Te Deum Antiqua – a 12-16 voice ensemble dedicated to historically informed performances of music before 1750.
www.te-deum.org
MISSOURI ORATORIO SOCIETY
The Missouri Oratorio Society is a volunteer-driven choral society committed to singing sacred works throughout the performing year. Each spring we gather together to sing a large, choral work that is a free gift to the community. Our vision is to educate, entertain, and inspire musicians and audiences.
For more information please see our website at www.missourioratorio.org or email us at missourioratoriosociety@gmail.com.
JOHNSON COUNTY CHORUS
A continuing ed class at Johnson County Community College.
Director: Anita Cyrier
acyrier@jccc.edu
WILLIAM BAKER FESTIVAL SINGERS
50 adult voices chosen by competitive audition
Specializing in sacred a cappella classics, modern works and spirituals
Annual performance of a major choral-orchestral masterwork
Rehearsals Tuesdays in Mission, KS
Mail@FestivalSingers.org
913-403-9223
MUSICA VOCALE
Auditioned.
Musica Vocale is an ensemble made up of highly skilled choral musicians that performs choral literature, often accompanied by orchestra, that is not often performed in the greater Kansas City Metropolitan Area. This 24-member volunteer ensemble is comprised of veteran members of the region's musical community. Most of the choral artists bring extensive experience as music educators and performers, and are engaged throughout the region as soloists and conductors.
www.musicavocale.org
info@musicavocale.org
JUBILEE SINGERS (JS)
A women's ensemble in the Kansas City Metro, directed by conductor/composer and Kansas native, Dr. John Leavitt. Leavitt's music is well known in the choral community at large and can be sampled in quantity on youtube.
The ensemble is looking for women's voices of all types and especially those singers with choral experience who are comfortable blending in a smaller ensemble. The ensemble sings a wide eclectic repertoire including Folk music, Renaissance Motet, Baroque Anthem, Classical and Romantic Art Song, as well as more modern music and also perform new music by their director.
The ensemble meets for Monday night rehearsals for an 8-10 week preparation for Fall Concerts in October and then again for Spring Concerts in March. The ensemble meets at a local church in Overland Park. The ensemble is currently accepting auditions for their Spring Concert.
Jubilee Singers are currently accepting auditions for young women singers post
collegiate age (18-39). Check out their videos posts of the ensemble on Facebook
(Facebook.com/johnleavittmusic).
To schedule an audition go to: https://johnleavittmusic.com/jubilee-singers/auditions/
KANTOREI
Kantorei KC is a local season based ensemble between 14-16 voices. The group strives for a balance between early and modern musical styles in its programming, as well as in its recordings.
Auditions for all voice parts occur in the summer by appointment.
www.kantoreikc.org/auditions
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