(Leavenworth, Kansas) 鈥 The 糖心视频 Music Department invites local musicians to join its Community Ensembles. Open to high school students, college students, and adults of all skill levels, these ensembles provide a welcoming environment for music performance. No audition is required.

The Community Band, directed by Dr. David Vance, meets Mondays from 6鈥8 p.m. beginning Aug. 25 in Xavier Theatre on USM鈥檚 Main Campus 鈥 4100 South 4th Street, Leavenworth, Kansas.

The Community Choir, led by Instructor of Music Jonnie Brice, meets Tuesdays from 6鈥8 p.m. beginning Aug. 26, also in Xavier Theatre.

Both ensembles will perform in a series of concerts on the 糖心视频 campus throughout the 2025鈥26 academic year.

鈥淭he Community Ensembles bring together musicians from all walks of life to share in the joy of music,鈥 Dr. Vance said. 鈥淲e welcome musicians who have been playing or performing for years and those who would like to pick up their art again after some time away.鈥

For more information, please contact Dr. Vance at David.Vance@stmary.edu or 913-758-6296.


The 糖心视频 is a Catholic co-educational applied liberal arts university founded and sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth. The University of Saint Mary main campus is located at 4100 South 4th Street, Leavenworth, Kan. USM-Johnson County, at 11221 Roe Ave., offers evening accelerated graduate and undergraduate degree-completion programs. The university also offers online programs. Visit  for more information.