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Bill Dean (1999 - present), tenor, had filled in as the "fifth" member of the quartet during 1999 - 2001. He can fill in for any harmony part - except the Bass. He settled on tenor as his main part. Bill gained his musicianship by playing the trombone in the school band and started his performing career as a child playing the title role of "Oliver." Through high school and college he continued to perform in musicals including Linus in "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown" Hugo Peabody in "Bye, Bye, Birdie" Sonny in "Grease" and Jackson in "Pump Boys and Dinettes." His six foot six inch height gives him a commanding presence on stage, but his kind personality makes us all delighted to stand in his shadow. His remarkable musicianship has challenged us to constantly upgrade our arrangements and try new songs. Bill currently serves as Music Vice President of the Spirit of St. Louis Barbershop Chorus. He has also been an assistant director of the chorus. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Aaron Hardin (1996 - present), lead, came into his own as a singer through his performances at Jefferson County Community College. The summer "Starlight Theater" has given him an opportunity to sing tenor solos from the Broadway Show repertoire. "Oklahoma" has been one of his favorite shows. He toured Scandinavia a number of years ago with his award winning concert choir. He sang with Jefferson College's Choir in London and Scotland. He says these tours were among the greatest experiences of his life. Aaron knows hundreds of the great country/western songs which he listen to on the radio growing up. He has been a church cantor and has sung hundreds of weddings and other religious services. On a recent Alaska Cruise, he was chosen "Voice of the Pacific" by the judges. His flexible vocal range allows him to sing both lead and tenor in many different styles: classical, Broadway, country, sacred, and 1950's Doo Wop. Currently, he is the director of the Spirit of St. Louis Barbershop Chorus.
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Dan Monahan (1985 - present), baritone, first learned of barbershop when he played the lead role of Harold Hill in the "Music Man" when he was in high school. He continued to sing on and off in quartets while performing in local productions of "Camelot", "Kiss Me Kate", "West Side Story", "Fiddler On The Roof", and "South Pacific." His powerful classical voice also has allowed him to perform solos in numerous classical concerts. His favorites were Handel's "Messiah" and "Carmina Burana". But, Barbershop remains his first love. Dan started the Rivertown Sound in 1985 and is the only original member remaining in the quartet. He currently serves as Quartet Coordinator for the Spirit of St. Louis Barbershop Chorus. He has also been a director of the chorus.
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Vern Abel (2001 - present), bass, can create a very low harmony part that adds a deep richness to so many of our most popular songs. Over the years, Vern has been a successful bass soloist at churches in Jefferson County, and continues to sing at weddings and other special events. On the Mississippi River steamboats, his version of "Old Man River" became a highlight among the passengers who would ask frequently for encores. His solo on "You'll Never Walk Alone" with the chorus is a highlight of their concerts. "Sixteen Tons" is a hit at our rock & roll show's. He has served as bass section leader of The Spirit of St. Louis Chorus for many years.
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