Prometheus

About Prometheus

Prometheus: An American Vocal Consort exemplifies vocal excellence as the professional Artists-in-Residence of the Choral Arts Alliance of Missouri (CAAM). Under the direction of Artistic Director R. Paul Crabb and Assistant Director Emily Edgington Andrews, this elite 16-voice ensemble unites distinguished vocalists from across the United States, creating a uniquely versatile and intimate sound. The ensemble’s innovative programming bridges historical traditions with contemporary relevance, establishing Prometheus as a leading voice in American choral artistry and a passionate advocate for works by living composers.

Twice yearly, Prometheus embarks on Midwest tours that extend CAAM’s mission of Excellence, Education, and Innovation through performances, workshops, and masterclasses. As cultural ambassadors representing CAAM nationally and internationally, they make sophisticated choral music accessible to diverse audiences while creating meaningful connections through their exceptional musicianship and educational outreach.

For bookings and collaborations, please reach out to Prometheus at info@choralartsallianceofmissouri.org.

Experience Prometheus

Fall 2026 — A People United: The Human Spirit in Song

Prometheus, under the direction of Artistic Director R. Paul Crabb, brings its Kansas City-area and Columbia audiences a program exploring how sacred and secular traditions alike speak to the human spirit. Featuring a local premiere and drawing on the voices of composers from Iceland to Ireland, Lithuania to Italy, and the Philippines to South Africa, the concert celebrates what unites people across cultures and distances – communicated directly and passionately through a cappella song.

This tour opens with a residency at Liberty North High School, continues with a collaborative performance alongside Bales Chorale in the acoustically renowned Bales Recital Hall at the University of Kansas, and closes with a community workshop and concert bringing together singers from multiple area churches, reflecting Prometheus’s commitment to arts engagement within the communities it visits. Among the featured works is the hometown premiere of “A Hopeful Light,” a new composition written for Prometheus by Liberty native Hans Bridger Heruth.

Missouri United Methodist Church Concert Series
October 24, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. | Missouri United Methodist Church, 204 S. Ninth St.
$20 adult/free for children and students

Prometheus continues its tradition of thematic programming that spans sacred and secular repertoire, using music to highlight what all people hold in common despite differences in background and geography. The Columbia performance also includes a new work by Missouri composer Hans Bridger Heruth, commissioned in honor of America’s 250th anniversary.