We The Unknown

The premiere of the oratorio "We, The Unknown," commissioned by Heartland Men’s Chorus, composed by Timothy Takach. The oratorio, composed by Timothy C.

We, The Unknown (WETU)

To commemorate the World War I centennial and honor all who have served, Heartland Men's Chorus has commissioned a major choral work for men's voices, soloists, and chamber ensemble that tells the story of how the Unknown Soldier of WWI was selected. Takach of Minneapolis, MN, imagines the historical event in which Sgt. Edward Younger is given a bouquet of white roses and a

sked to lay it on one of four identical coffins, each of which contains the remains of an unknown soldier. The oratorio then gives voice to these four unknown soldiers so they can tell their stories. We, The Unknown asks the question, "What if the Unknown Soldier is someone we might not at first consider," such as a gay man, an African American, or a soldier expressing his fear of battle. In one instance, rather than the soldier telling his story, it is told by his Gold Star mother based on his letters home. At the end, what matters and what the oratorio seeks to honor is not who they were or where they came from or why they served or but that they served and ultimately died for their country -- unknown but to God. We, The Unknown is part of HMC's summer concert, Indivisible: Songs of Resistance and Remembrance. Often the values we hold most dear – free expression, liberty, equality, justice, and fairness – are also sources of disagreement and division because we are so passionate about them. History has shown that if we’re not careful, forces will use our divisions to deny or usurp the rights and values meant to unite us. America entered World War I to make the world safe for democracy, but even today our democracy does not ensure equality for all. This concert is about honoring and remembering those who wittingly or unwittingly served causes greater than themselves and who sought to leave the world better than they found it, even at the cost of their lives. Indivisible
Saturday, June 9 at 8:00 pm
Sunday, June 10 at 4:00 pm
Folly Theater
300 West 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri
Single tickets available online beginning Monday, March 26.

05/21/2019

Fleet Week 2019 meets WWI commemoration!

05/09/2019

A video of a ceremony, honoring NYC's WWI heroes

05/08/2019

The WETU website has been updated. If you haven't visited in a while, now would be a good time.

http://wetheunknown.org

02/28/2019

We SALUTE Sully!

Sully H.W. Bush, the former service dog to the late President George H.W. Bush, has started a new job helping to soothe patients at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

12/25/2018

From our families to you and yours, Merry Christmas! To those unable to be home today, you are in our thoughts and in our prayers. To the families today who have an empty seat at your table, we thank you for your sacrifice. May there be peace on earth and goodwill to all.

12/07/2018

Of the 40 million people who died in World War I, only 441 were from around Kansas City. With so few casualties from this area, how did the national museum

12/03/2018

WETU remembers Navy veteran and future President of the United States, George H. W. Bush, who served his nation with unstinting duty and honor. In war and in peace, he modeled how to serve with humility, putting others before self always.

On 2nd September 1944 Lieutenant George W. H. Bush, an Avenger pilot with VT-51 on the USS San Jacinto (CVL-30), was ordered to lead an attack on a Japanese radio station on the island of ChiChi Jima. He continued with the dive bomb attack after his plane was hit by anti-aircraft fire and then manag...

11/11/2018

“Never was so much owed, by so many, to so few.” – W. Churchill. You have defended freedom and peace with courage and honor. Today our Nation honors your devotion and gallantry with gratitude. Happy Veterans Day.

11/05/2018

If you are nearby Kansas City, make a stop one evening this week by Liberty Memorial. While this temporary art installation, signifying the Armistice, is magnificent and moving it’s a learning opportunity as well. Shows at the top and bottom hourly.

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