Shawnee Choral Society

Shawnee Choral Society Shawnee Choral Society was established in July of 2000. Our diverse members share a love of singing. Shawnee Choral Society is directed by Nicolas Carr.

Nicolas is Director of Choral Studies at Shawnee Heights High School, Tecumseh, Kansas. He holds a Master of Music Education, Choral Conducting emphasis from Kansas State University and a Bachelor of Music Education from Washburn University. Nicolas has 20 years' experience directing a variety of musical groups including strings, band, handbells, choral groups (secular and religious) and barbersho

p groups. He is gifted at making music theory, conducting, music history, and instrumental/vocal techniques accessible to all ages. Nicolas’ primary instruments are trumpet and voice (baritone). He enjoys singing, playing trumpet and ringing handbells locally. Nicolas, his wife, and their two sons live in Topeka, Kansas.

Singers wanted! 🎵 Join the Shawnee Choral Society for our season kickoff potluck to meet the director, chat with members...
08/25/2026

Singers wanted! 🎵 Join the Shawnee Choral Society for our season kickoff potluck to meet the director, chat with members, and see what we're all about. No pressure, just good food and great company!

05/23/2026

IT’S SHOW TIME! There is no way we could be here without our incredible Underwriter, Kansas Mutual Insurance Company, our Host, Washburn University, and our Scholarship Grantor ArtsConnect!

05/21/2026

3 days to our Spring concert and we HAVE to acknowledge our INCREDIBLE Sponsor-level donors! Thank you for helping us spread the joy of choral music!

Kevin and Nancy Alexander – Fidelity Charitable Fund
Davidson Family Fund – Daffy Charitable Fund
Donna Dodge
Barbara Greathouse
Dr. Michael and Susan Reynolds
Marge Whelpley
Stan and Brenda Zimmerman

05/16/2026

🎶 Behind every great performance is a community that believes in the arts.🎶

With just one week to go until A Night on Broadway, the Shawnee Choral Society wants to extend a massive thank you to our Producer-level sponsors. Your vital support has brought this entire production to life, and we are so grateful for your partnership!

David and Audrey Bosley
Barbara Daniel
William and Nancy Edwards
Nadine Eisenbarth
Max and Marilyn Herman
Dr. Dennis and Patricia Petterson
Randall A. Pohlenz, O.D.
Monty and Laura Smith
Lloyd Swartz
Drs. Ted Yungclas and David Woods

❤️❤️❤️ Thank you!!! ❤️❤️❤️

Excited to share our lovely poster for this year's Spring concert!
05/05/2026

Excited to share our lovely poster for this year's Spring concert!

Our Artistic Director Nicolas Carr is a LifeHouse Hero and we are happy to support this meaningful cause! Stop out at Sw...
04/27/2026

Our Artistic Director Nicolas Carr is a LifeHouse Hero and we are happy to support this meaningful cause! Stop out at Sweet Tee on Wednesday or consider donating directly: http://bit.ly/42wZjnv

We have a little hint about our upcoming spring concert repertoire...Our friends at ktwu11 are scheduled to premiere the...
04/24/2026

We have a little hint about our upcoming spring concert repertoire...
Our friends at ktwu11 are scheduled to premiere the hit musical Suffs as part of Great Performances on Friday, May 8, at 8pm central.

Watching this might just help you guess one of the powerful songs we’re currently rehearsing. Don't miss the broadcast or the performance!

Premieres Friday, May 8 at 9/8c on PBS, pbs.org/gperf and the PBS app Created by Tony Award winner Shaina Taub, this musical recorded from Broadway tells

04/17/2026

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Topeka, KS
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