For Doc, music is both a hobby and a career. In addition to his 33 years of classroom experience, from preschool to high school, Doc has also been involved in community bands, professional opera, barbershop choruses and quartets, pit orchestras, community theater, television, and has even appeared as a background extra for a major motion picture. 

“My parents were both musically gifted, and my older brother and sister are as well. It was only natural that I followed in the family footsteps. But when my sister was involved in a high school production of ‘Guys and Dolls’, I was hooked for life.”

“My first real barbershop experience came in college as part of a three school college event where barbershop quartets was one of the events. We won, but only because we were the only entrants. Sadly, it took me almost 35 years to find the BHS, and discover the real impact that this genre of music has to offer.” 

“As the director of the MountainTown Family Chorus, I find the mixed joy of making great music with wonderful people, and also introducing first time barbershoppers to the craft. There’s no more rewarding experience than to watch a first time “shopper” ring their first chord.”