The UMKC Choral Union is a non-auditioned mixed ensemble focusing on producing excellence in choral music and community engagement. Choral Union sings a variety of music including unaccompanied choral tradition, choral masterworks with orchestra, and newly composed works from around the world. Regardless of experience, all UMKC students, faculty, staff, and members of the community are invited to participate in Choral Union.
Open to all students, faculty, staff and members of the Kansas City Community.
Rehearsals: Tuesday, 7:00-9:00 PM, Room 326, James C. Olson Performing Arts Center (4949 Cherry St, Kansas City, MO)
Spring 2026 First Rehearsal – Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Choral Union Spring Semester Performance Dates:
- Sunday, March 1, 2026 – 2:30pm Concert – Choral Ensemble Concert
- Sunday, April 26, 2026 – 3pm Concert – Fauré Requiem with the Kansas City Civic Orchestra at Helzberg Hall in the Kauffman Center; Dr. Christopher Kelts, conducting
Conductors:
Westin Sorrel, conductor
Melody Brooks, graduate assistant conductor
Robert Stubbs, graduate assistant conductor
Kyle Trombley, graduate assistant conductor