Masters of Harmony Update -- Spring 2010
On February 20, the Masters of Harmony hosted the 10th Annual Young Men’s Harmony Festival. This year’s event drew 230 young men from 26 Southern California high schools. Joining Event Coordinator Mark Freedkin as vocal clinicians were Chris Peterson, Dave Tautkus, and Brian Philbin. OC Times’ members served as coaches, section leaders and role models. The young men got to perform for family and friends in a well-attended evening show that also featured The Westminster Chorus, OC Times, and Nightlife. For the show finale, the choristers joined the men of the Masters on the risers to form a combined chorus of over 350 singers. This year’s event brings the 10-year total to over 2,300 students who have participated in one or more of the festivals.
On February 27, the Masters helped launch a new concert series at Riverside’s Fox Performing Arts Center, a historical movie palace recently transformed into a state-of-the-art performance venue. The Masters performance was the fourth concert in a series that includes Sheryl Crowe, Gladys Knight, Natalie Cole, and Bill Cosby. Many of the concertgoers who came to the Fox Theater that rainy night were attending their first barbershop concert and did not know what to expect. Judging from the enthusiastic audience response throughout the show, it won’t be their last!
At the Far Western District Spring Convention in Reno, Doug Maddox was named to the Far Western District Hall of Fame. For 35 years, Doug has served the Barbershop Harmony Society in many ways. He teaches show production at Harmony University and is production director for the Far Western District and international midwinter conventions. He is also production coordinator for the Society’s international conventions. Barbershop shows worked by Doug always reach greater heights of professional staging and entertainment value because of his expertise. Doug joins Masters of Harmony members John Krizek and Dave Briner as Far Western District Hall of Fame members.
Also at the Reno Convention, the Masters of Harmony was named the 2009 Far Western District Chapter of the Year. FWD Immediate Past President Bob Lally listed the following accomplishments as reasons for the award: The Masters performance at the midwinter convention in Pasadena; the 9th Annual Young Men’s Harmony Festival, the nearly sold-out spring, Banning and Christmas shows; hosting of the 2009 International Convention in Anaheim, as well as the leadership roles played my Masters members on the District Board of Directors and management team.
Since the last edition of Westunes, Tim Carolan, Dain Goad, John Hickman, Marcelo Martinez, Gary Stone, and Phil Wolf> have become members of the Masters of Harmony.
On February 27, the Masters helped launch a new concert series at Riverside’s Fox Performing Arts Center, a historical movie palace recently transformed into a state-of-the-art performance venue. The Masters performance was the fourth concert in a series that includes Sheryl Crowe, Gladys Knight, Natalie Cole, and Bill Cosby. Many of the concertgoers who came to the Fox Theater that rainy night were attending their first barbershop concert and did not know what to expect. Judging from the enthusiastic audience response throughout the show, it won’t be their last!
At the Far Western District Spring Convention in Reno, Doug Maddox was named to the Far Western District Hall of Fame. For 35 years, Doug has served the Barbershop Harmony Society in many ways. He teaches show production at Harmony University and is production director for the Far Western District and international midwinter conventions. He is also production coordinator for the Society’s international conventions. Barbershop shows worked by Doug always reach greater heights of professional staging and entertainment value because of his expertise. Doug joins Masters of Harmony members John Krizek and Dave Briner as Far Western District Hall of Fame members.
Also at the Reno Convention, the Masters of Harmony was named the 2009 Far Western District Chapter of the Year. FWD Immediate Past President Bob Lally listed the following accomplishments as reasons for the award: The Masters performance at the midwinter convention in Pasadena; the 9th Annual Young Men’s Harmony Festival, the nearly sold-out spring, Banning and Christmas shows; hosting of the 2009 International Convention in Anaheim, as well as the leadership roles played my Masters members on the District Board of Directors and management team.
Since the last edition of Westunes, Tim Carolan, Dain Goad, John Hickman, Marcelo Martinez, Gary Stone, and Phil Wolf> have become members of the Masters of Harmony.
