October 14, 2001

St. Charles, Missouri – The Ambassadors of Harmony chorus, world class in barbershop harmony, has once again won the title of Chorus Champions of the Central States District of the Society for the Preservation and encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America (SPEBSQSA). The competition took place in Topeka, Kansas Saturday afternoon. They delighted the audience with their exciting performance of "The Toy Song", composed and arranged by Associate Director, Dr. David Wright, of Washington University. They then brought the patrons to their feet after their moving rendition of "Toyland". Both songs were performed under the direction of Dr. Jim Henry, of Lindenwood University.

The Ambassadors of Harmony vision is to be " recognized as the highest quality and most entertaining choral organization in the St. Louis metropolitan area and the Barbershop Harmony Society". They are dedicated to providing the finest in acapella music and entertainment.

The Ambassadors of Harmony have won medals in SPEBSQSA International Competition for 7 of the past 8 years. Last July, in Nashville Tennessee, they won Fourth Place medals at the 2001 International Competition. Their win in Topeka this past weekend qualifies them to represent the Central States District at the International Contest in Portland, Oregon next July.

The Ambassadors of Harmony will be staging several performances between now and the end of the year, including a presentation in Columbia Illinois in late October, a special Christmas performance in Columbia, Missouri in Early December, and The Ambassadors of Harmony annual Christmas Show, December 13-16, 2001 at Florissant Civic Center.

The theme for the show will be Christmas Around the World. The dates and times for performances are

December 13 - 8:00 P.M.

December 14 - 8:00 P.M.

December 15 - 2:00 P.M.

7:30 P.M.