SJCC Educational Outreach
The St. Joseph Community Chorus is committed to passing the gift of song and the singing traditions of America to future generations by providing exceptional quality educational outreach opportunities to the regional community and area schools. For more information or to contact the chorus about outreach opportunities including performances, please email stjoechorus@gmail.com.
Carol Dunning Memorial Vocal Arts Scholarships
The St. Joseph Community Chorus is proud to support high school voice students through the Carol Dunning Scholarship program! The following students have been awarded scholarships to study private voice with Missouri Western State University faculty. Students are chosen based on an application, recommendation of their high school choral director, and an audition. This SJCC educational outreach program was established in 2006 in memory of singer, Carol Dunning, and has been further funded by Carol’s brother, Donald Packwood.
Additionally, the Paul W. Kumz scholarship is awarded annuallly to one student and is funded by Paul’s sisters, Martha Chesney and Ellen Curtin.
2022-23 Recipients
Benton High School
Brooklyn Colwell
Danielle Baig
Mariah Krzyzaniak
Grace Catron
Li French
Central High School
Oh Paw
Taylor Cross
Anna Wise
Lafayette High School
Taylee Parmenter
Cecilia Jean Kaahea (Paul W Kunz Scholarship)
LeBlond High School
Dylan Marmaud
Remington Zoubek
Plattsburgh High School
Gracelyn Marsh
St Joseph Christian School
Alyssa Allie
School Tours and Special Chamber Choir Performances
The Chorus piloted a new educational outreach program in the Spring of 2015 at two St. Joseph elementary schools. Its focus is understanding the cultural significance of patriotic, folk, spiritual and multicultural music.
Additionally, the SJCC Chamber Chorus is available to perform at various community and educational events. Email stjoechorus@gmail.com or call 316-530-2410 if you’re interested in a special performance!
SJCC Educational Outreach Activities:
• Carol Dunning Memorial Vocal Arts Scholarship
• St. Joseph Chamber Choir
• Co-hosting/volunteering at District and State Choir events
• Community Collaboration Concerts
• Student usher program
• Student collaboration concerts