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The Masters of Harmony in white tuxedos with black ties and cummerbunds at the 1990 International in San Francisco, the chorus's first gold medal

Our story

Dedicated to musical excellence

The performance and competition chorus of the Greater Los Angeles Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society, since 1985.

Our mission

Preserve it. Share it. Raise the bar.

The Masters of Harmony is a male musical ensemble, performing primarily in the barbershop style and dedicated to musical excellence. Our mission is to preserve the uniquely American art form known as barbershop harmony, promote fellowship among our members, encourage music appreciation in schools and the community, contribute to musical causes, and support other singing organizations.

Our repertoire runs from Broadway and pops to patriotic and holiday music, arranged by some of the most talented musicians in the Barbershop Harmony Society.

History

How it started

  1. 1985

    Chartered

    A small group from the Pasadena Chapter charters a new chapter of 31 members, dedicated to musical and performance excellence. Its chorus: the Masters of Harmony.

  2. 1986

    First contest

    With 23 men on stage, the chorus wins the Far Western District small chorus contest.

  3. 1987

    A new start

    Dr. Greg Lyne takes the podium. The first rehearsal of the "new" Masters, on December 9, draws 79 men.

  4. 1988

    District champions

    Less than a year later, the Masters win the Far Western District chorus contest.

  5. 1989

    First International medal

    Fourth place and a bronze medal at our first International contest, in Kansas City.

  6. 1990

    World champions

    Gold in San Francisco, 31 months after that first rehearsal.

  7. 1996

    A third gold

    Gold in Salt Lake City, then a once-in-a-lifetime performance with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.

  8. 2017

    Gold number nine

    Back on top in Las Vegas with "Too Darn Hot/Fever" and a West Side Story love medley.

Contest results

On the International stage

Nine gold medals in 15 International chorus contests. Each gold has its own page with the story, and you can watch every International performance, gold or not.

YearWhereResult
2026St. Louis10th place
2025Denver7th place
2022Charlotte6th place
2017Las VegasGold
2016Nashville3rd place, bronze
2014Las Vegas2nd place, silver
2011Kansas CityGold
2008NashvilleGold
2005Salt Lake CityGold
2002PortlandGold
1999AnaheimGold
1996Salt Lake CityGold
1993CalgaryGold
1990San FranciscoGold
1989Kansas City4th place, bronze

Far Western District chorus champions

  • 1988Pasadena
  • 1989Bakersfield
  • 1992Phoenix
  • 1995Bakersfield
  • 1998Phoenix
  • 2001Bakersfield
  • 2004Bakersfield
  • 2007Phoenix
  • 2010Bakersfield
  • 2013Bakersfield
  • 2015Mesa
  • 2016Riverside
  • 2019Modesto

Musical leadership

Our directors

Alan Gordon

Director, 2019 to today

Alan Gordon

Two-time International quartet champion (Gotcha!, 2004; Masterpiece, 2013), a Masters singer since 1996.

All our directors’ stories

Justin Miller

2012 to 2019

Mark Hale

2000 to 2012

Jeff Oxley

1998 to 1999

Dr. Greg Lyne

1987 to 1996

Joe D'Amore

1985 to 1987

A chorus of champions

Gold-medal quartets

Masters members, past and present, have sung in eight International champion quartets.

  • 1972Golden Staters
  • 1985The New Tradition
  • 1996Nightlife
  • 1998Revival
  • 2001Michigan Jake
  • 2004Gotcha!
  • 2008OC Times
  • 2013Masterpiece

Quartets singing today

Leadership

2026 board and staff

The 2027 board, taking office January 1
  • PresidentPaul DeWeese
  • Immediate Past PresidentRon Andreas
  • VP Chapter DevelopmentRon Andreas
  • Director of CommunicationsFrank Ortega
  • VP Marketing & Public RelationsTom Moore
  • VP Music & PerformanceMark Travis
  • SecretaryMike Regal
  • TreasurerDomenick Murray
  • Young Men In Harmony ChairmanMark Freedkin
  • Chorus DirectorAlan Gordon
  • Merchandise ManagerMark Freedkin
  • Patron Program ManagerEric Emmons

Albums and merch

Take the Masters home

Eight albums, each with clips to try. Order CDs and downloads online, and find shirts and more in our apparel shop.

Apparel shop MasterLine newsletter

Contact

Reach the right person

Call 888-MOH-TUNE (888-664-8863), or write to whoever fits below. We answer email faster than the phone.

By post: Masters of Harmony, 14742 Beach Blvd, Suite 434, La Mirada, CA 90638-4259. A mailbox only; to visit, come to a rehearsal.

Sing with usWednesdays · La Mirada