A note of gratitude from Maestro Robert Nance
It is both an honor and a joy to welcome you to A Choral Testament. For 28 years, I have welcomed audiences to Heartland Sings concerts and, as this is my last as the Artistic Director, today is rather monumental. It marks the beginning of a new chapter for this company and for me, and my sense of nostalgia on this day is embraced by a core excitement for what the future holds.
Heartland Sings Celebrates the Legacy of Maestro Robert Nance
Heartland Sings is celebrating the legacy of longtime President and Founding Artistic Director Maestro Robert Nance during “A Choral Testament” for his 28 years of leadership of the nonprofit. Don’t miss out on this unique concert experience!
Heartland Sings to Present 'Celtic Landscapes'
Heartland Sings’ “Celtic Landscapes” returns to Fort Wayne with performances on March 15 at 7:30 p.m. and March 16 at 3 p.m. at Bergstaff Place, featuring powerful vocals, traditional Celtic instruments, and lively folk tunes. Tickets are $35 in advance or $40 at the door. You don’t want to miss out!
Heartland Sings to Receive Challenge America Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts
We are so happy to announce that the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has awarded us a Challenge America grant of $10,000. This grant will allow our ART-V, a traveling RV that brings performances to its audience, to expand its reach to more rural areas.
The Case For a Party
Heartland Sings has transformed the artistic landscape of Fort Wayne and Northeast Indiana over its 28-year history. As we celebrate, we look to the future with a bold vision and invite the community to help spread the word through donor-hosted parties.
Heartland Sings earns a 2025 Gold Seal
We earned a 2025 Candid Gold Seal of Transparency! This award showcases our commitment to transparency and accountability as a nonprofit organization.
Sydney's Student: Heartland Sings student Lin Ballard won the "Musical Theatre" category at PFW
Heartland Sings student Lin Ballard won the "Musical Theatre" category at Purdue University Fort Wayne School of Music and Department of Theatre's first annual vocal competition for high school singers.
Maestro Robert Nance wins ‘Sagamore of the Wabash’ award
Governor Eric Holcomb awarded Maestro Nance the Sagamore of the Wabash officially on October 17, 2024. Receiving the Sagamore of the Wabash is a tribute to someone who has rendered a distinguished service to the state of Indiana or to the Governor, and as such has contributed significantly to the Hoosier Heritage.
Plymouth Congregational Church Hosting Concert For Motherhood Concert: Songs of Motherhood
A free concert featuring soprano Natalie Young, mezzo soprano Ashlee Bickley, and pianist Nicole Busarow will explore in music the triumphs and trials of early motherhood. The concert will take place on Sunday, February 9th at 2 p.m. at Plymouth Congregational Church.
Spirit Of Christmas coloring contest celebrates entries
Our Spirit of Christmas Coloring Contest had great entries. But in the end, Amelia won the contest with her version of Hermie as Santa in his sleigh.
Heartland Sings Presents 11th Annual Spirit of Christmas Concert
Heartland Sings is preparing for the 11th annual Spirit of Christmas concert, taking place at the historic Allen County Courthouse in downtown Fort Wayne. This holiday tradition will occur on Dec. 20th at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 21st at 3 p.m., and Dec. 22nd at 3 p.m.
Heartland Sings Presents The Peacemakers in Celebration of Peace and Unity
Heartland Sings captivated audiences with a performance of Karl Jenkins’ The Peacemakers at the South Side High School Auditorium. The concert brought the Fort Wayne community together in a powerful celebration of peace, harmony, and unity.
Alumni Achievements: Mark Phillips
Meet Mark Phillips, an inspiring music instructor and proud alumnus!
Alumni Achievements: Brian Sussman
After moving back to Kansas City, Brian joined the Lyric Opera of Kansas City Chorus. He has been in several productions, including the “Sound of Music,” where he played Herr Zeller, and the chorus of “The Shining” by Paul Moravec, which was recorded and released last month.
Heartland Sings Presents ‘Peacemakers’ Concert in October
Heartland Sings is set to kick off its 2024-2025 concert season with a powerful message of peace. Music will be the catalyst for peace at Heartland Sings’ concert, "The Peacemakers: A Call to Action for Peace" by Karl Jenkins scheduled for 4 p.m. on Oct. 13th at Southside High School.
Heartland Sings hosts annual donor meeting, celebrates another year of artistic leadership
Heartland Sings held its annual donor meeting, where leaders, artists, and supporters gathered to reflect on a year of growth, artistic achievement, and inclusivity under President and Founding Artistic Director Robert Nance.
Summertime, and the giving is easy
Your gifts help Heartland Sings provide many talented vocal artists and teaching artists with sustainable livelihoods and they, in turn, make Fort Wayne a culturally rich place to live!
Opera concert features competition finalists
It’s like a local version of the voice - Wednesday night, Heartland Sings hosted their first singing competition.
International vocal comp prepares for semi-finalists’ arrival
From more than 150 contestants to a semi-finalist count of 18, the Heartland Sings 2024 Vocal Competition has brought together talent from across the country. Semi-finalists are due to arrive in Fort Wayne for the final steps of the competition in mid-May.
Celtic concert evokes audience participation
Celtic Landscapes was a magical, mystical, musical event. This original Heartland Sings production combined beautiful harmonies and the drones of bagpipes to transport audiences to the Emerald Isle in the stunning Forum at Electric Works.