Musical Genres--Folk, Jazz, Sountracks, More/Expert Profile

Expertise

I can answer questions about Barbershop Quartet Music as well as early Musical Theatre songs and the beginnings of Popular Music, both of which are incorporated under the Barbershop Quartet umbrella.

Experience in the area

I majored in Theatre and Musical Theatre at Eastern Michigan University and perform in a Barbershop quartet and have taught and coached the subject world-wide (US, Canada, England, Russia, New Zealand, etc.).

Organizations

SPEBSQSA, Inc. (Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quaertet Singing in America - the founder's had a sense of humor about their hobby)
CASA (Contemporary Acappella Society [of America])
Metropolis (A barbershop quartet) - http://www.harmonize.com/metropolis

Publications

The Masters Voice, The Harmonizer and various forums on these subjects.

Education/Credentials

Baccalaureate of Science in Theatre and Musical Theatre.

Awards and Honors

3rd Place 2003 International Bronze Medalist Quartet
1998 National A Cappella Champion