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The Kansas City Symphony Chorus (KCSC), led by Grammy Award-winning Chorus Director Charles Bruffy,
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The Kansas City Symphony Chorus (KCSC), led by Grammy Award-winning Chorus Director Charles Bruffy, is a 163-voice ensemble that serves as "the choral voice of the Kansas City Symphony." The KCSC continues its long tradition of excellence with the Kansas City Symphony, and additionally serves as Kansas City's unofficial chorus, providing music for civic events such as the Lighting of the Mayor's C

hristmas Tree at Crown Center every Thanksgiving. The Kansas City Symphony Chorus has been offering quality choral music to the greater Kansas City metropolitan area for more than forty years, first as the Mendelssohn Choir, then as the Civic Chorus. In 1988, shortly after the creation of the Kansas City Symphony, the choir became the Kansas City Symphony Chorus, an independent 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. This relationship has led to performances with conductors Klauspeter Seible, Nicholas McGegan, Anne Manson, William McGlaughlin, Timothy Hankewich, Lawrence Leighton Smith, Henry Smith, Jahja Ling, Roberto Minczuk, Raymond Leppard and David Lockington. Every Symphony Chorus member is a volunteer from the region's musical community, selected by rigorous auditions, with some coming many miles for the weekly rehearsals. Most of the choral artists bring extensive music education and experience as performers and teachers, and are engaged throughout the region as soloists and conductors. Every time the Symphony Chorus appears on the Kansas City Symphony concert series, the singers each invest approximately 33 hours of rehearsal and performance time, representing in the aggregate 3,960 hours of professional-level music making. We consider this a significant gift to our community, but also consider it a privilege to perform with the Kansas City Symphony.

08/27/2024

We begin our season with sectional rehearsals for Mozart’s Requiem. Concerts are November 1-3, 2024.

05/09/2024

We’ve been working diligently for the upcoming SCI-FI SPECTACULAR concert with The Kansas City Symphony on May 17-19. Enjoy this sneak peak of “Duel of the Fates” from Star Wars.

Other music included in the concert: "2001: A Space Odyssey," "Star Trek," "E.T.," "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" and more.

Best availability for tickets is Sunday, May 19 at 2PM. Visit kcsymphony.org.

05/02/2024

We have been rehearsing Mahler’s “Resurrection” Symphony, which will be performed June 14-16. We can’t wait for you to hear the rest of it.
Visit kcsymphony.org to find your tickets.

12/01/2023

Come listen to this amazing concert

STARTING TONIGHT: Experience the triumphant sounds of Handel's Messiah with your KC Symphony and The Kansas City Symphony Chorus THIS FRIDAY - SUNDAY, December 1-3. Featuring former Associate Conductor Aram Demirjian, conductor, this glorious kickoff to the holiday season is one you won't want to miss. Find your seats at kcsymphony.org/messiah

03/29/2023

Hindemith’s “When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloom’d” with the Chorus and The Kansas City Symphony can be heard April 21-23, 2023. Get your tickets now at kcsymphony.org

10/18/2022

“Jahrlang, ins Ungewise hinab”
For years, into the dark unknown below

Come listen to this, Brahms's "Schicksalslied", and "Nänie" with The Kansas City Symphony at Helzberg Hall, October 28-30. Find tickets now from only $25 at kcsymphony.org, or call us at (816) 471-0400.

10/04/2022

The Kansas City Symphony Chorus has been rehearsing Brahms's "Schicksalslied" and it sounds gorgeous.

Come listen to this and Brahms's "Nänie" with the Kansas City Symphony at Helzberg Hall, October 28-30. Find tickets now from only $25 at kcsymphony.org, or call us at (816) 471-0400.

09/19/2022

Your Kansas City Symphony Chorus Executive Board working hard

06/29/2022

Come sing with The Kansas City Symphony Chorus

Auditions for the 2022/23 season will be held Saturday, July 30 and Sunday, July 31 at Asbury United Methodist Church, 5400 W 75th Street (75th & Nall Avenue), Prairie Village KS 66208.

Please click the following link to begin the process to request an audition. https://tinyurl.com/5n73sb6s

If you have any questions or need additional information, please email Mark Lyle, Audition Coordinator, at: markwlyle AT gmail DOT com

06/27/2022

We had a great weekend performing Beethoven's 9th Symphony and Handel's "Zadok the Priest." Please be sure to join us next season as the chorus will be singing in the following concerts:

SYMPHONIE FANTASTIQUE, BRAHMS AND MENDELSSOHN
Friday and Saturday, October 28-29, 2022 at 8 p.m.
Sunday, October 30, 2022 at 2 p.m.
FELIX MENDELSSOHN Overture to Ruy Blas
JOHANNES BRAHMS Nänie
JOHANNES BRAHMS Schicksalslied
HECTOR BERLIOZ Symphonie fantastique

HANDEL’S MESSIAH
Friday and Saturday, December 9-10, 2022 at 7 p.m.
Sunday, December 11, 2022 at 2 p.m.

CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
Thursday and Friday, December 15-16, 2022 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, December 17, 2022 at 1p.m. and 7p.m.
Sunday, December 18, 2022 at 2 p.m.

HOLST’S “THE PLANETS”
Friday and Saturday, March 24-25, 2023 at 8 p.m.
Sunday, March 26, 2023 at 2 p.m.

HOLST, HAYDN AND HINDEMITH
Friday and Saturday, April 21-22, 2023 at 8 p.m.
Sunday, April 23, 2023 at 2 p.m.
GUSTAV HOLST Walt Whitman Overture
FRANZ JOSEPH HAYDN Symphony No. 96, “The Miracle”
PAUL HINDEMITH When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloom’d

Visit www.kcsymphony.org for tickets and more information.

06/26/2022

We have reached our final concert of this 2021/22 season. Find tickets for today's (Sunday, June 26 at 2PM) "Ode to Joy: Beethoven's Ninth" concert featuring Handel and Jessie Montgomery selections at kcsymphony.org.

06/22/2022

We are ready! Ready to perform Beethoven's glorious Symphony No. 9 with The Kansas City Symphony Chorus. Joy-filled evenings begin tomorrow/Thursday, June 23 and continue through Sunday afternoon. For the best available tickets, purchase your Thursday night tickets now at kcsymphony.org or call (816) 471-0400. Sponsored by Audibel Hearing Centers. Renew and refresh with us!

04/19/2022

Chorus rehearsals are under way for Beethoven's 9th! You don't want to miss this, get your tickets now for June 24-26. https://tickets.kcsymphony.org/17803

03/28/2022

The Kansas City Symphony is a major force in the cultural life of the community. Visit our website to see how you can support us today.

03/23/2022

Rehearsals for "Voices from the Heartland" are a leg slapping good time!! Get your tickets now for the March 31st chorus only concert! https://tickets.kcsymphony.org/chorus/voices

03/11/2022

Thursday, March 31, 2022

02/07/2022

To order new season subscription seats and parking online, CLICK HERE Choose your Classical Series: Masterworks (14 concerts), Bravo or Ovation (7 concerts each), Then choose your day to attend: Friday evening, Saturday evening or Sunday afternoon, Finally, choose your seating section based on avail...

01/30/2022

01/14/2022

Christmas Festival was our final concert conducted by Jason Seber. We have loved working with him and wish him the best on his future endeavors. The chorus gifted him with a Kansas City Symphony Chorus sweatshirt during our final performances together, he will always be a member of our family.

01/04/2022

Our Kansas City Symphony Chorus is looking to expand its talent with additional members. Visit our website for audition information today.

12/20/2021

Happy Holidays from the Kansas City Symphony Chorus! We had such a wonderful weekend performing the Christmas Festival with The Kansas City Symphony. Here is a gift to you taken from one of our warm ups. We hope you have a wonderful season and make lots of memories. We will see you in 2022!

12/17/2021

“On the fifth day of Christmas the chorus gave to me, the top “liked” section selfies!” These are the finalists, please “like” your favorite picture, the one with the most likes will be our winner. Also, don’t forget to secure your tickets to Christmas Festival, performances are December 17-19. It’s a great show, you don’t want to miss it!!! Get your tickets here: https://tickets.kcsymphony.org/18164 or call the box office at: (816) 471-0400

12/16/2021

“On the fourth day of Christmas the chorus gave to me, dueling Bass Selfies!” Sectional Selfie Contest – “like” your favorite picture, the one with the most likes will move on to the finals! Also, don’t forget to secure your tickets to Christmas Festival, performances are December 16-19. Get your tickets here: https://tickets.kcsymphony.org/18164 or call the box office at: (816) 471-0400

12/15/2021

“On the third day of Christmas the chorus gave to me, dueling Tenor Selfies!” Sectional Selfie Contest – “like” your favorite picture, the one with the most likes will move on to the finals! Also, don’t forget to secure your tickets to Christmas Festival, performances are December 16-19. Get your tickets here: https://tickets.kcsymphony.org/18164 or call the box office at: (816) 471-0400

12/14/2021

“On the second day of Christmas the chorus gave to me, dueling Alto Selfies!” Sectional Selfie Contest – “like” your favorite picture, the one with the most likes will move on to the finals! Also, don’t forget to secure your tickets to Christmas Festival, performances are December 16-19. Get your tickets here: https://tickets.kcsymphony.org/18164 or call the box office at: (816) 471-0400

12/13/2021

“On the first day of Christmas the chorus gave to me, dueling Soprano Selfies!” Sectional Selfie Contest – “like” your favorite picture, the one with the most likes will move on to the finals! Also, don’t forget to secure your tickets to Christmas Festival, performances are December 16-19. Get your tickets here: https://tickets.kcsymphony.org/18164 or call the box office at: (816) 471-0400

12/11/2021

Stirring and sensational! Last night's Kansas City Symphony Handel's Messiah concert reminded us how wonderful it is to be together again -- to share music making perfection. Our fantastic orchestra. The stellar Symphony Chorus. Our tremendous guest soloists and conductor. Helzberg Hall. And most of all -- our audience. Thank you. Another performance tonight/Saturday at 7:00, and tomorrow/Sunday at 2:00. Find tickets at kcsymphony.org or call (816) 471-0400 today. Handel's Messiah will warm your heart and soul this holiday season.

12/02/2021

We are excited to welcome Grammy-nominated conductor Patrick Dupre Quigley to Kansas City, as he leads your KC Symphony and Chorus in Handel's majestic masterpiece, Messiah. Nearly 200 instruments and voices on stage, December 10, 11 and 12 at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Experience one of the greatest choral pieces ever written in one of the world's finest concert halls. Find Handel's Messiah tickets now from $30 at kcsymphony.org.

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We’ve been working diligently for the upcoming SCI-FI SPECTACULAR concert with The Kansas City Symphony on May 17-19. Enjoy this sneak peak of “Duel of the Fates” from Star Wars. Other music included in the concert: "2001: A Space Odyssey," "Star Trek," "E.T.," "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" and more. Best availability for tickets is Sunday, May 19 at 2PM. Visit kcsymphony.org.

We have been rehearsing Mahler’s “Resurrection” Symphony, which will be performed June 14-16. We can’t wait for you to hear the rest of it. Visit kcsymphony.org to find your tickets.

“Jahrlang, ins Ungewise hinab” For years, into the dark unknown below Come listen to this, Brahms's "Schicksalslied", and "Nänie" with The Kansas City Symphony at Helzberg Hall, October 28-30. Find tickets now from only $25 at kcsymphony.org, or call us at (816) 471-0400.