Metropolitan Chorale opens season with an audience of over 500

The Metropolitan Chorale of Kansas City recently opened its season with "Mozart and More," to an audience of over 500 spectators at the Community of Christ Temple in Independence, Mo. The performance was in cooperation with the Heritage Philharmonic. The two ensembles performed mostly sacred music including Mozart's "Requiem Mass" and an original piece by composer in residence Ryan Main.

The chorale is made up of over 60 musicians, mostly from the community. MCC students do have the opportunity to audition each semester. Auditions include signing various pieces, but reading music is not a requirement.

The next performance will be "American Praise and Thanksgiving" on Nov. 14. The performance begins at 5 p.m. at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 1307 Holmes, in Kansas City, Mo. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each performance.

Tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for seniors and children. Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance.

For more information about the chorale visit www.mcckc.edu/metrochorale or call 816.604. 6400.