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About
Us
Where did the inspiration come from?
In the spring of 2000, Matthew
Hunsberger and Bradley
Yoder put their heads together to form the group which came to be known
as Full Table. The two, along with
the help of Clay Showalter, co-managed
the group, and for two years, Full Table flourished.
In June of 2002, after performing more than 100 concerts
and producing 2 successful CD projects, Full Table disbanded due to the diverging
paths of group members. Several members of the group, including Bradley and
Clay, moved out of the Harrisonburg area.
Full Table, along with other musical experiences, had instilled
in many of the group members the desire to continue the tradition of a cappella music. So it was no surprise when Matthew and Clay began to trade ideas about
a new all-male a cappella singing group as early as the fall of
2002. As luck would have it, Clay returned to the Valley in August of 2003,
and planning began in earnest.
Where are we now?
As we talked about what we wanted the group to be and do,
we came up with the 4 points that you see in our group mission statement on the homepage of our website. These points are what we view as most important as we begin
this new venture. But what will they mean in practical terms? A good question.
We anticipate singing in a wide variety of venues, from
church services, community events, schools, to chapel services, and in a
variety of other settings. We hope to complete CD projects as we're able,
and travel around the country to promote our mission and music. Matthew Hunsberger
has written an article that
explains our mission statement on a different level.
We held auditions in late October, 2003, and the group
was announced on
November 1. Since that date, we've been busy rehearsing (twice
a week!) and learning music, fundraising, and preparing for and giving public performances in the Harrisonburg area and beyond. We've also been on an overnight retreat which gave
us the opportunity to learn music in a more focused environment without distraction.
The weekend also gave us the opportunity to spend time together as a group
and work on forming relationships that will help create a cohesive ensemble.
All along the way we've been dreaming about the road ahead
and what it holds for us. Please join us on the journey!
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