Since his appointment as Composer in Residence in 2020, the music of Dr. Sean Sweeden had delighted Festival Singers audiences throughout the nation in concerts, recordings, broadcasts and tours. The William Baker Festival Singers is proud to devote an entire weekend of concerts celebrating the music of Sean Sweeden.

Since his appointment as Composer in Residence in 2020, the music of Dr. Sean Sweeden had delighted Festival Singers audiences throughout the nation in concerts, recordings, broadcasts and tours. The William Baker Festival Singers is proud to devote an entire weekend of concerts celebrating the music of Sean Sweeden.

The award-winning William Baker Festival Singers culminate their 28th concert season in Kansas City with favorites from the 2025-2026 concert season. The Lawrence Civic Choir, under the direction of Steve Eubank, joins us for the celebration. The concert will feature classical works, modern works by Composer in Residence Sean Sweeden, and the Festival Singers' signature spirituals and gospels. Join us for a festive Wine and Cookie Reception following the concert, presented by the Choral Foundation Board of Trustees.