Ambassadors of Harmony

Ambassadors of Harmony
performing their 2016 BHS gold medal-winning set
performing their 2016 BHS gold medal-winning set
Background information
OriginSt. Charles, Missouri, U.S.
Genresa cappella
Years active1963–present
Websiteaoh.org

The Ambassadors of Harmony (AOH) is a 120+ member men's barbershop chorus, based in St. Charles, Missouri. The chorus won International Championship gold medals in 2004,[1] 2009,[2] and 2012[3] – each time singing two arrangements by David Wright, under the direction of Dr. Jim Henry – and then again in 2016[4] and 2023,[5] under the co-direction of Jonny Moroni and Dr. Henry. Their 2009 victory broke a nearly three-decade winning streak by the Vocal Majority.[note 1][6]

Noted for its crisp choreography[7][8][9] and its broad demographics,[10][11][12][13][14][15] the chorus continues to expand its reputation as a premier arts organization[16][17][18] while expanding audience engagement. Their Christmas shows are among the most popular holiday concerts in St. Louis,[19] averaging over 7,000 patrons per year, while their youth programs continue to expand and equip young singers in substantive ways.[20] The chorus has established a foundation to ensure that its mission to youth will continue to deepen, and as of 2017 it added an annual fundraising gala to its calendar to engage the community to join in their goals.[20]

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  2. ^ "Official Scoring Summary: International, Chorus Finals, Anaheim, California, July 3, 2009" (PDF). The Harmonet Reporter. Barbershop Harmony Society. July 3, 2009. Retrieved 2009-08-12.
  3. ^ "Official Scoring Summary: International, Chorus Finals, Portland, Oregon, July 6, 2012" (PDF). The Harmonet Reporter. Barbershop Harmony Society. July 6, 2012. Retrieved 2016-07-09.
  4. ^ "Official Scoring Summary: International, Chorus Finals, Nashville, Tennessee, July 8, 2016" (PDF). Barbershop Harmony Society. July 8, 2016. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 3, 2016. Retrieved 2016-07-09.
  5. ^ "Official Scoring Summary: Internationak, Chorus Finals, Louisville, Kentucky, July 8, 2023" (PDF). Barbershop Harmony Society. July 8, 2023. Retrieved 2023-07-10.
  6. ^ Jefferson, Robin Seaton (Summer 2009). "StreetScape Summer 2009". TPH Media. pp. 60–61. Retrieved 2016-09-15.
  7. ^ Elisberg, Robert J. (2009-09-27). "Calling Them Good-Will Ambassadors Isn't Good Enough | Huffington Post". The Huffington Post. Archived from the original on 2016-09-21. Retrieved 2016-09-14.
  8. ^ Ostergar, Martha (2015-04-29). "Have You Seen This? Award-winning barbershop choir choreography | KSL.com". ksl.com. KSL Broadcasting/Deseret Digital Media. Archived from the original on 2016-09-21. Retrieved 2016-09-14.
  9. ^ Peterson, Deb (2011-12-11). "Festus man keeps busy with coaching, singing, schooling". Community. St. Louis Post-Dispatch (Fourth ed.). p. B2. Archived from the original on 2016-09-21. Retrieved 2016-09-15 – via Newsbank.
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  12. ^ Gerstenkorn, Dee (1997-06-30). "Barbershop Chorus Notes High Hopes for Contest". St. Charles Post. St. Louis Post-Dispatch. p. 2SC. Archived from the original on 2016-09-21. Retrieved 2016-09-17 – via Newspapers.com.
  13. ^ Dorr, Dave (1994-12-16). "Stars and Stripes – A New Breed of Barbershop Musicians Thrives in St. Louis". Everyday Magazine. St. Louis Post-Dispatch (Five Star ed.). p. 1F. Archived from the original on 2016-09-21. Retrieved 2016-09-14 – via Newspapers.com.
  14. ^ Bennett, Matthew (1996-07-06). "Sweet harmonies keep families in tune". The Deseret News. Retrieved 2016-09-15 – via Google News Archive Search.
  15. ^ Rhoades, Sheila Frayne (2014-05-20). "Ambassadors of Harmony make beautiful music internationally". Mid Rivers Newsmagazine. Retrieved 2016-09-15.
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  18. ^ Askelund, Bitte (February 14, 2017). "Valioluokan Mentorointia". Sulasol. Retrieved August 22, 2017.
  19. ^ Hamm, Harry (2016-12-11). "Total information AM weekend" (Podcast originally aired on KMOX 1120 AM). Play It Podcasts. Archived from the original on 2017-02-02. Retrieved 2017-01-26.
  20. ^ a b Krueger, Bonnie (2017-01-25). "Ambassadors of Harmony creates foundation to bring music to kids". West Newsmagazine. Retrieved 2017-01-26.


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