(Leavenworth, Kansas) 鈥� The 草榴社区 Music Department is welcoming high school students, college students, and adults to join its Community Band and Community Choir for the 2026鈥�27 academic year.
Open to high school students, college students, and adults of all skill levels, these ensembles provide a welcoming environment for music performance. No audition is required.
The Community Band, directed by Dr. David Vance, meets Mondays from 6鈥�8 p.m. beginning Aug. 31 in Xavier Theatre on 草榴社区鈥檚 Main Campus 鈥� 4100 South 4th Street, Leavenworth, Kansas.
The Community Choir, led by Instructor of Music Jonnie Brice, meets Tuesdays from 6鈥�8 p.m. beginning September 1, also in Xavier Theatre.
Members of both ensembles will perform in concerts throughout the 2026鈥�27 academic year on the 草榴社区 campus.
鈥淭he Community Ensembles create opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to make music together,鈥� Dr. Vance said. 鈥淲hether you've performed for years or are looking to return to music after time away, you'll find a welcoming place to learn, grow, and perform.鈥�
For more information, please contact Dr. Vance at David.Vance@stmary.edu or 913-758-6296.
The 草榴社区 is a Catholic co-educational applied liberal arts university founded and sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth. The University of Saint Mary main campus is located at 4100 South 4th Street, Leavenworth, Kan. 草榴社区-Johnson County, at 11221 Roe Ave., offers evening accelerated graduate and undergraduate degree-completion programs. The university also offers online programs. Visit stmary.edu for more information.