St. Joseph Community Chorus

It is the mission of the St. Joseph Community Chorus to foster the enjoyment and appreciation of quality choral music among its membership and the regional community by providing an organization of the highest caliber to present exceptional performances of choral literature. This ensemble is the largest all-volunteer performing organization in Northwest Missouri.

Founded in 1980, the St. Joseph Community Chorus, in partnership with Missouri Western State University, presents interesting, challenging and diverse programs of choral music from classical to contemporary throughout the Midwest region. The Chorus, open to all age groups high school and above, includes 85 singers that rehearse every Monday night from 7:30 – 9:20 p.m. in the Missouri Western State University Choir Room (Potter 112). Singers may join the Chorus at the beginning of each semester and may take the course for university credit if they choose.

A Word From Artistic Director, Dr. David Benz. Welcome to the 31st concert season of the St. Joseph Community Chorus! For the singers of the Chorus each concert season is like a gift of song. When we first open the music and begin learning the notes it is like tearing into a wrapped gift. Then, as we prepare the music for our concerts, it is like wrapping a gift to give to our friends and loved ones. You, our audience, are our true friends and loved ones. Thank you for your support! We hope you find our gift of song to be a very special gift of life and beauty. I hope you will come and attend all three concerts this season and that you will be a subscribing supporter of the St. Joseph Community Chorus, The Voice of Community. Artistically yours, Dr. David Benz - Director of Choral Activities Missouri Western State University