Concerts for the Choral Music Lover

16th Season Features Extraordinary Concert Offerings at Iconic Venues Throughout the Midwest

  • Reflections

    A Collaboration with William Jewell College Choirs

    October 4, 2025, 7:30 pm

    Redemptorist Catholic Church

    3333 Broadway Blvd.
    Kansas City, MO

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    October 5, 2025, 3:00 pm

    Visitation Church

    5141 Main St.
    Kansas City, MO

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    Reflections invites you on a sonic journey pairing radiant Renaissance masterpieces with bold contemporary reimaginings—each setting drawn from the same timeless texts.

  • Handel’s Messiah by Candlelight

    Period Performance with Soloists from the Choir

    December 23, 2025, 7:00 pm

    C. Stephen Metzler Hall at The Folly Theater

    300 W 12th St,
    Kansas City, MO

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    One Performance Only

    Step back in time this holiday season with a candlelit performance of one of the greatest masterpieces of all time—Handel’s Messiah.      

  • The American Songbook

    A Collaboration with Allegro Children’s Choir

    April 25, 2026, 7:30 pm

    St. Paul's Episcopal Church

    11 E 40th St
    Kansas City, MO

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    April 26, 2026, 3:00 pm

    Atonement Lutheran Church

    9948 Metcalf Ave
    Overland Park, KS

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    The American Songbook weaves together the rich tapestry of our musical heritage, from humble Shaker melodies to bold contemporary works.

A Season Welcome from Maestro Spalding

Embark on an extraordinary musical odyssey with the Spire Chamber Ensemble’s 2025-2026 season—a captivating journey that spans five centuries and celebrates the transformative power of the human voice. From the soaring Renaissance polyphony of Tallis paired with bold contemporary reimaginings in “Reflections,” to the intimate splendor of Handel’s Messiah by candlelight performed on period instruments, each concert promises an unforgettable experience. As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, “The American Songbook” weaves together our nation’s rich musical tapestry from Shaker hymns to modern masterworks, while our renowned International Choral Conducting Institute returns for its fifth season, nurturing the next generation of choral artistry.

Join us as we explore the timeless dialogue between tradition and innovation, creating moments of profound beauty and connection that will resonate long after the final note.

Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors

Richard J. Stern Foundation for the Arts – Commerce Bank, Trustee
​Martha Lee Cain Tranby Music Enrichment Fund

Spire Chamber Ensemble inspires, educates, and enriches the Kansas City metropolitan community through the transformational power of great choral music performed at the highest artistic level.