QUEEN CITY CHORALE

CREATE | CONNECT | COMMUNITY

based in Springfield, missouri

Upcoming Events

  • We Remember Them

    September 20, 2026 | 4:00pm

    Immaculate Conception Catholic Church

    Springfield, MO

    Our season opens with The Sacred Veil by Eric Whitacre, a poignant work tracing love, illness, and loss. Written after lyricist Charles Anthony Silvestri lost his wife to ovarian cancer, the piece reflects a reality that has touched nearly every family. Presented in partnership with GYN Cancers Alliance (GYNCA) during National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, this concert acknowledges grief as a natural part of life while offering music as a vehicle for healing, remembrance, and connection.

    Read more about this project by visiting our 2026-2027 series page, linked below!

  • Tales, Tunes, and a Dragon

    December 13, 2026 | 4:00pm

    Hatch Auditorium at The Library Center

    Springfield, MO

    Our winter concert turns toward joy and accessibility, featuring The Reluctant Dragon by John Rutter, based on the children’s story later adapted by Disney. We’ll also be sharing the stage with The Wildcat Choir from Logan-Rogersville Upper Elementary School, directed by Nathan Cook! With staging, narration, and audience participation, this family-centered performance introduces children to live choral music in an imaginative, welcoming, and sensory-friendly way, alongside some traditional holiday carols.

    Read more about this project by visiting our 2026-2027 series page, linked below!

  • PACE Series Performance

    February 21, 2027

    Jefferson College

    Hillsboro, MO

    Presented in collaboration with Jefferson College as part of their Performing Arts & Cultural Enrichment series, Queen City Chorale is once again taking our show on the road!

    Check back here for more details!

  • Rooted in Song

    April 18, 2027 | 4:00pm

    First & Calvary Presbyterian Church

    Springfield, MO

    As we celebrate our fifth season, we’re excited to share our spring concert, Rooted in Song, a special program honoring five years of Queen City Chorale. This concert will feature some of our favorite musical selections and audience-loved “greatest hits” from seasons past, celebrating the music, memories, and community that have shaped QCC since the beginning. We’re also honored to present this concert as part of the First & Calvary Musical Offerings series.

  • Queen City Sings: Rutter Gloria

    July 2027

    Details TBD

    We’re thrilled to announce the return of Queen City Sings in July 2027!

    This special project invites members of the Springfield community to join Queen City Chorale on stage for a collaborative performance featuring John Rutter’s Gloria. We’re especially excited that this concert will be presented in partnership with the Galloway Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Foster Beyers.

    Keep an eye our for registration details later this year!

2026-2027 Series

What are people saying?

  • Dr. Cameron LaBarr | Missouri State University, Director of Choral Studies

    “The musicians in the Queen City Chorale are completely engaged in putting forth the best possible musical art, through emotional connection and highly-skilled technique. Concerts are thoughtful and never quite what one would expect from a choral event.”

  • Max Jackson | Lebanon High School, Choral Director

    “I brought sixteen of my choir students to hear QCC with two goals in mind: to show them that choral performance opportunities exist after high school, and to let them hear great music being performed at the highest level. My students were enthralled during the performance and talked about the experience for the rest of the school year.”

  • Paula Martin | Jefferson College, Director of Choirs

    "These talented, knowledgeable, and passionate musicians are among the very finest choral musicians in Missouri! Kenny is technically proficient and exquisitely musical in his interpretations. The Chorale performs a wide variety of carefully curated pieces. There is always a surprise, a smile, a gasp, and a tear in their performances.”

  • Susan LaBarr | Walton Music, Editor

    “Singing with the Queen City Chorale was one of the most musically-fulfilling experiences I have had in many years. The tone and the expression of this group is of the highest level, and the programming by conductor Kenny Kabak is thoughtful, creative, compelling, and appealing to both singers and audience members. I have been fortunate to experience QCC as both a singer and an audience member, and both have left me changed for the better.”

  • Brandon Thomsen | Springfield Contemporary Theatre, Executive Artistic Director

    “I felt so filled with joy to be washed over with such excellence. The welcoming environment, the literature selected and its sequence in the program, the caliber of musicianship, and the care and integrity given to the approach to the music combined to provide a most impressive experience.”

  • Trudy Tunnell | Redeemer Lutheran Church, Music Director

    "I was especially impressed and moved by the high quality of singing and musical sensitivity of this ensemble. I could hear and see the love and dedication of these singers and will never forget the excellent programing and energetic director. I can't wait to attend their next concert!"

  • Cassandra Hernandez | Queen City Chorale, alto

    "Something otherworldly happens when you combine teamwork, artistic vulnerability, a mission, heaps of talent, preparation, and community support. I am fortunate to experience the magical fusion of those elements every time I sing with QCC, and judging by our audiences' consistently spirited reactions to our art, they would agree as well."

  • Joey Powell | Dickerson Park Zoo, Marketing Director

    “Partnering with Queen City Chorale was one of the highlights of Dickerson Park Zoo's 100th birthday celebration. Whether you have something in mind, or don't know exactly what sound you want or where to start, start by contacting Queen City Chorale. Great people; great voices; great addition to your event or party.”

  • Jared Swope | Professional Baritone

    “Drawing people from numerous professions and schedules, the Queen City Chorale provided a unique opportunity for high-level artistry to occur in a condensed schedule. Though our time in rehearsal is brief, the culminating product comes from a like-minded vision from every member of the ensemble. I loved that no two concerts or rehearsals ever felt the same, yet somehow we always felt a familial tie to the musicians and music involved.”

  • Heather Blackwell | Holman Middle School, Choir Director

    “Being part of Queen City Chorale has been a transformative experience - each project has been musically challenging and inspiring. Kenny’s passion for choral music and the singers is so clear and I consider myself blessed to be a part of such an incredible and unique opportunity.”