THE AMBASSADORS OF HARMONY TO PERFORM IN NATIONALLY-TELEVISED SINGING CONTEST
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Bill McLaurine: 636-256-0151 / billm63021@earthlink.net

ST. LOUIS, MO. - The world champion Ambassadors of Harmony men's chorus (www.aoh.org) is thrilled to compete on GMC television's "America Sings!" singing contest! The two-time gold medalist chorus of 160 singers from the St. Louis area will be featured on GMC's program, which showcases dozens of gospel, military, contemporary a cappella, doo wop and barbershop groups.

The Ambassadors of Harmony will be featured singing its powerful version of 76 Trombones from The Music Man, a performance that won chorus a gold medal at the Barbershop Harmony Society's international contest in 2009!

The group that earns the most votes from viewers will win a $10,000 prize! Here's where you, our fans, come in. We need your vote to win! Even if you can't watch, you can click the link below to cast your vote!

http://www.watchgmctv.com/sing

The chorus will appear on the program at 8 and 9 p.m. CDT on Wednesday, Aug. 3. Check your local cable provider for availability.

ABOUT US: The Ambassadors of Harmony is an all-male a cappella chorus of more than 160 voices known for powerful and musically masterful performances. Its repertoire includes Broadway classics, barbershop, jazz, pop and wide selection of holiday favorites

The non-profit, all-volunteer chorus was originally founded in 1963 and has been directed by Dr. Jim Henry--head of choral studies at the University of Missouri-St. Louis--for about two decades. Master arranger David Wright serves as associate director and provides the chorus' musical vision. Under their direction, the chorus has won two gold medals in the Barbershop Harmony Society's international contest, most recently in 2009 in Anaheim, Calif. The Ambassadors have sung for audiences across the United States and have also performed in England and Germany.

For more information about the chorus, go to www.aoh.org.