Holiday Harmonies

Holiday Harmonies at Folly Theater

December brings an all-vocal holiday concert to the Folly Theater in Kansas City. Holiday Harmonies puts the human voice front and center, with two barbershop choruses and their chapter quartets bringing different dimensions of harmony to the season.

Central Standard and Vocal Standard specialize in a cappella harmony, where every note depends on precision, blend, and the natural resonance of voices locking into chords. Barbershop harmony thrives on close intervals and rich overtones, rewarding anyone who loves the sound of voices finding their place together. This isn't background music—it's a performance built on skill, timing, and the kind of vocal clarity that only live singing can deliver.

The program mixes sacred and secular holiday music, giving the afternoon both reverence and celebration. Those different sides of the season share one foundation: singers balancing their voices to create something bigger than any single part. Chapter quartets add intimacy to the mix, showcasing smaller groups alongside the full chorus sound.

With Central Standard and Vocal Standard alongside chapter quartets, the afternoon can move between the breadth of two choruses and the close-knit pleasure of smaller vocal groups. If your holiday listening usually comes with instruments, here's a chance to focus on what voices alone can do.

Find tickets for Holiday Harmonies at the Folly Theater.