The Central Methodist University Chorale will set out on its annual tour this month under new director Prof. Tom Clark and with the artistry of Prof. Zachary Kierstead on piano. Their tour will begin with a home performance at Linn Memorial UMC on Sunday, November 17. The Chorale will perform as part of worship service at Linn at 10:30 a.m.
On Wednesday, November 20, the group will travel to Marshall High School, the first of six school visits on the tour, concentrated in the west central side of the state. The evening concerts are graciously hosted by UMC congregations. The school and church concerts will include selections from South Dakota Shadows Suite, a choral tone poem by composer Jackson Berkey. All evening concerts will also feature Christmas selections to help the audience experience a little holiday spirit, making it the perfect prelude to the upcoming festive season.
Every evening concert is free and open to the public, although a goodwill offering will be collected. The full tour schedule includes:
Wednesday, November 20
9:45 a.m. – Marshall High School
12:30 p.m. – Oak Grove High School
7:00 p.m. – First United Methodist Church, Blue Springs
Thursday, November 21
8:15 a.m. – Lone Jack High School
1:15 p.m. – Pleasant Hill High School
7:00 p.m. – Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, Pleasant Hill
Friday, November 22
9:15 a.m. – Harrisonville High School
1:10 p.m. – Belton High School
7:00 p.m. – Christ United Methodist Church, Independence
Saturday, November 23
10:00 a.m. – John Knox Village, Lee’s Summit
Personnel for the Chorale tour includes the following students:
Sopranos – Elizabeth Berry, Madisyn Conway, Emily Millstead, Richelle Milburn, Grace O'Neal, Ralyn Rampton, and Lauren Shields
Altos – Taylor Baker, Mallory Boyer, Emeline DeLapp, Samantha Maddux, Mariah Nichols, and Arielle Prince
Tenors – Grady Baker, Danny Eckhoff, Owen Flores, Tyler Hershey, and Xaden Lockett
Basses – Gram Coalier, Ethan Schaefferkoetter, Wesley Miner, Paul Reinert, and Noah VanGundy