The Kansas Mennonite Men's Chorus (KMMC) was organized in 1969, with an initial membership of 140 men. By our second year the chorus had increased its size to more than 500 and has since remained over 300. The largest membership was over 540 in 1978.

The organization of the group is guided by a Steering Committee that meets throughout the year. One or two Spring Concerts are prepared annually. In preparation for our concerts, area rehearsals are held in various locations with local directors, followed by two or three mass rehearsals under the direction of Director Ron Garber.

KMMC has also given concerts out of state; appearing in Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Manitoba, Canada.
>br> In 2000 part our membership, along with their wives, participated in a European tour, giving concerts in The Netherlands, Germany, and Switzerland.

In August 2002, members of the chorus toured the Canadian Rockies giving concerts at Calgary, Tofield and Edson, Alberta; and at Kelowna, Abbortsford and Chilliwack British Colombia.

In Summer, 2004, 58 of our number (along with our wives) toured California and Oregon for 11 days. We began our tour on August 1 in the L.A. area, assisting worship at the Crystal Cathedral and that evening a concert at Upland. Our tour ended at Salem, OR, on August 11. All in all, the tour was a success and a great witness to our Lord was given.

The chorus was originally organized as an arm of the Mid-Kansas MCC Relief Sale. MCC (Mennonite Central Committee) is an organization of Mennonite churches that provides world relief and does community development work in under developed areas around the world.

Offerings taken at concerts are donated to MCC. The singers pay for music and other expenses, making it possible for all offerings to be channeled directly to the hungry of the world. Our membership's commitment to the ideals of the chorus is reflected in our motto:

Dr. David H. Suderman was first KMMC director. Dr. Paul W. Wohlgemuth was the conductor from 1973 until his tragic death in 1987. Jona Baltzer conducted the chorus from 1987 through 1996. Ron Garber began directing the chorus in 1997.

KMMC members come from a variety of churches with the majority from some 50 Mennonite churches representing 8 Mennonite denominations. Several non-Mennonite denominations are represented as well. we represent a cross section of ages from late pre-teens to 97, and a wide range of occupations and professions, including the fields of agriculture, industry, education, medicine, religion, and business.

Each member joins because of his ability and love for singing, enjoyment of fellowship, concern for the hungry of the world, and a desire to communicate the Christian faith through singing.