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First, Some Shameless Self-Promotion
Imagine a group of men offering nothing but their voices. No musical accompaniment. No fanfare. No "song and
dance." We simply choose to use the greatest instrument God ever created -- the human voice -- in order to
praise the God of creation.
It is our pleasure to introduce to you Master's Praise Vocal Group. We incorporate a mixture of contemporary and
traditional songs while offering praise to the Master with pure and simple harmony. Singing is not just our pastime,
but our passion, and we would like to share it with you.
Master's Praise Vocal Group is a not-for-profit organization whose songs are Biblically based and relevant to all
church affiliations.
For your next church activity or special function, please think of Master's Praise Vocal Group.
Master's Praise Member Biographies
Click on a name below to get the full story.
Steve Duncan
John Maxwell
Ken Roberts
Mark Eudaly
Bob Leinbaugh
How It All Began
When reviewing events in hindsight, it's difficult to pinpoint precise moments when ideas are conceived. Thus, the
following reconstruction is based on our best recollections and we offer apologies to anyone involved who
remembers things a bit differently.
Unlike Moses, whose God-inspired hand wrote "the beginning" of creation, the "beginning" of Master's Praise is far
less glorious and the details are rather nebulous.
However, around the year 2000, Chris Bilbrey, John Maxwell and Steve Duncan were thinking they would like to do
some singing together. Chris and John had previously performed an impromptu duet at a community Christmas
program and were pleased at how it turned out. Steve and John, who attended the same church service, heard
each other sing and began talking about forming some type of group. So, eventually, the three of them came
together, but they needed a fourth. Becoming acquainted with 6' 8" tall Adam Creighton, he agreed to join as the
bass singer.
This first quartet of Master's Praise found a small measure of success as they set themselves to practicing songs
and performing a few local concerts. They remained together as their first self-titled CD was recorded and
released in 2002 and again as Sounds From the Cross was created in 2004. But, as all good things come to an
end, Adam returned to his home town in Iowa to continue his education and the quartet became a trio.
After much searching, Ken Roberts was added to fill the bass slot. The guys joke with Ken because of his
hyperactivity and that he didn't make a very good impression the first time they met him. Yet, they have been
blessed to have his company and the energy he brings.
Soon, Chris was unable to continue with the group and Thomas Smith was brought in to replace the baritone part.
The idea had been discussed about expanding beyond a quartet and a fifth man, Brian Maxwell, joined to help
strengthen the mid-range. This five-man vocal group produced their third CD, Follow Me, in 2006. Afterward,
Thomas was not able to sing with them any longer and the group became a quartet once again.
A fourth CD, Get On Board, was released in 2008 with Steve, John, Ken and Brian featured. Moreover, still
wanting to move past a four-man team, they added Mark Eudaly and Bob Leinbaugh in early 2009. The sextet was
short-lived as Brian was unable to keep singing with them and the five remaining presently look forward to
producing another recording project in July 2009.
No matter what men comprise Master's Praise at any given time, they have found it to be Joyous and interesting to
think of all the different places they have performed through the years and the many people they have met along
the way. They have been privileged to sing for both radio and television spots and for live audiences numbering
close to a thousand. Their CDs are played in countries around the world, including Germany and Korea. They
constantly give thanks to God for the successes attained so far and to the people who have supported their
efforts. They are all now a part of Master's Praise history.
Imagine a group of men offering nothing but their voices. No musical accompaniment. No fanfare. No "song and
dance." We simply choose to use the greatest instrument God ever created -- the human voice -- in order to
praise the God of creation.
It is our pleasure to introduce to you Master's Praise Vocal Group. We incorporate a mixture of contemporary and
traditional songs while offering praise to the Master with pure and simple harmony. Singing is not just our pastime,
but our passion, and we would like to share it with you.
Master's Praise Vocal Group is a not-for-profit organization whose songs are Biblically based and relevant to all
church affiliations.
For your next church activity or special function, please think of Master's Praise Vocal Group.
Master's Praise Member Biographies
Click on a name below to get the full story.
Steve Duncan
John Maxwell
Ken Roberts
Mark Eudaly
Bob Leinbaugh
How It All Began
When reviewing events in hindsight, it's difficult to pinpoint precise moments when ideas are conceived. Thus, the
following reconstruction is based on our best recollections and we offer apologies to anyone involved who
remembers things a bit differently.
Unlike Moses, whose God-inspired hand wrote "the beginning" of creation, the "beginning" of Master's Praise is far
less glorious and the details are rather nebulous.
However, around the year 2000, Chris Bilbrey, John Maxwell and Steve Duncan were thinking they would like to do
some singing together. Chris and John had previously performed an impromptu duet at a community Christmas
program and were pleased at how it turned out. Steve and John, who attended the same church service, heard
each other sing and began talking about forming some type of group. So, eventually, the three of them came
together, but they needed a fourth. Becoming acquainted with 6' 8" tall Adam Creighton, he agreed to join as the
bass singer.
This first quartet of Master's Praise found a small measure of success as they set themselves to practicing songs
and performing a few local concerts. They remained together as their first self-titled CD was recorded and
released in 2002 and again as Sounds From the Cross was created in 2004. But, as all good things come to an
end, Adam returned to his home town in Iowa to continue his education and the quartet became a trio.
After much searching, Ken Roberts was added to fill the bass slot. The guys joke with Ken because of his
hyperactivity and that he didn't make a very good impression the first time they met him. Yet, they have been
blessed to have his company and the energy he brings.
Soon, Chris was unable to continue with the group and Thomas Smith was brought in to replace the baritone part.
The idea had been discussed about expanding beyond a quartet and a fifth man, Brian Maxwell, joined to help
strengthen the mid-range. This five-man vocal group produced their third CD, Follow Me, in 2006. Afterward,
Thomas was not able to sing with them any longer and the group became a quartet once again.
A fourth CD, Get On Board, was released in 2008 with Steve, John, Ken and Brian featured. Moreover, still
wanting to move past a four-man team, they added Mark Eudaly and Bob Leinbaugh in early 2009. The sextet was
short-lived as Brian was unable to keep singing with them and the five remaining presently look forward to
producing another recording project in July 2009.
No matter what men comprise Master's Praise at any given time, they have found it to be Joyous and interesting to
think of all the different places they have performed through the years and the many people they have met along
the way. They have been privileged to sing for both radio and television spots and for live audiences numbering
close to a thousand. Their CDs are played in countries around the world, including Germany and Korea. They
constantly give thanks to God for the successes attained so far and to the people who have supported their
efforts. They are all now a part of Master's Praise history.
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