We are a fun loving group of over 100 women who gather each Monday evening to sing and learn the musical art form of barbershop harmony.  Made up of women of all ages and backgrounds, during the day we are mothers, nurses, business professionals, teachers, bus drivers, etc.  But on Monday evenings we’re just “us” having a great time preparing for shows, competitions, and performances when we become “stars”!!
Since our first meeting in 1945, the Kansas City Chorus has had a long tradition of striving for excellence in the craft of barbershop-style singing.  We have the distinction of being the second oldest chapter in the International organization and of being the Champions of the very first Regional Competition held in Topeka, Kansas in 1952.  For many years after that, winning a first place medal eluded the chorus.  But in 1980, a new era began:  Jo Kraut became director of the chorus, and since that time, the chorus has grown both musically and numerically!
After Jo’s retirement in 2008, Stacy Schumacher was chosen as the Kansas City Chorus Director.  Under Stacy’s direction, the chorus is continuing our quest for success.
Our Kansas City Chorus is part of Region 7 of Sweet Adelines.  Region 7 encompasses parts of northwest Missouri, all of Kansas, eastern Nebraska, and southern Iowa.  Each spring, a Regional Competition is held to determine who will compete at the International Competition eighteen months later.  Beginning in 1988, our chorus has won our Regional Competition twelve times.  In April 2010, we were thrilled to become the current Region 7 Championship Chorus.