Member's Biographies
Tenor, Baritone, Bass (Rover)
Weight: tank
Age: 42
Place of birth: San Jose, Ca
DOB: D-day but 22 yrs later
Family: one wonderful wife, Jenny
J-O-B: owner operator truck driver(15 yrs)
Hobbies: driving, running and exercise, yard work, honey do list
I love singing with the guys ever since we started this up 8 yrs ago. Trying to fit
everything into a 24 hr schedule with work, family, and quartet time is an experience all
itself but it works some how. I have found that even singing with the guys is a stress
reliever believe it or not.
My beautiful wife not only goes with me on the truck but is a part of the quartet with
helping set up and working with the cd table. I love being with her 24 hrs a day even
though some people don't understand how we do it. I appreciate how much time she
allows me to practice and recording time even though she wants 25 hrs a day of my time.
Singing in groups has been a part of my life for probably now 27 yrs. Anything from little
groups in school to quartets to choruses. But most of all, singing with these guys is great
even though some of the members have changed through the years. Every time we
would get a change of personnel, our sound would change a little but our blend is still
there and that is what we strive for.
We sing at different events and churches all over and I love to hear the comments like
"we haven't heard such good acappella music before." I hope that when we sing, we
reach out to people and send a message that will instill a feeling in people's hearts that
is pleasing and uplifting.
2nd Tenor
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 190
Age: 43
Birth date: July 30, 1966
Marital Status: Single
Occupation: fork truck operator for a printing company.
Interests: writing, computers, martial arts, woodworking, reading, singing.
Accomplishments: I have been a full-time preacher and a part-time missionary
evangelizing in India, Africa, Mexico and all over the U.S. I have a third degree black belt
and instruct weekly self defense classes.
Singing has always been as natural to me as breathing. It's an inseparable part of who I
am and the irony is that I never took it very seriously growing up. I bounced in and out of
a few choirs throughout my school years, but singing was mostly a personal passion.
I learned music when I joined the band as a trumpet player and continued that pursuit
until graduation. The education I received in reading music notation has served me very
well since.
My first true experience singing with an acappella quartet occurred while I was attending
preaching school in Lubbock, TX. I was asked to join a group that went by the name
Kerux (which means "preacher"). In our little "quartet plus one" (I was the fifth man), I
began to learn some of the basics of four-part harmony and got a few public
appearances under my belt.
After graduation, I moved away, started preaching and didn't have much opportunity to
indulge that kind of group singing, though I missed it terribly. Yeah, I was hooked and I
only needed a few years, a little patience and the right time to get back to what I loved.
I suppose the rest of the story is self-evident. I was privileged to help begin and develop
what is now known as Master's Praise Vocal Group. There have been other men;
colorful and talented characters, who have come and gone. They have left their mark
and helped us grow.
Sometimes it's hard to believe that we have been able to keep it going as long as we
have, yet we are stronger now than ever. I expect Master's Praise will be around for a
long time to come . . . if we have anything to say about it.
Bass
Height: 5'10"
Age: 47
Place of Birth: San Francisco, California
Family Background: Married and has four children; three boys and one girl.
Occupation: Retired from the Army after 20 years. Presently works as a Military Analyst at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.
Hobbies: Spending time with family, Branson shows, tennis, and singing part time as an Elvis-
Johnny Cash tribute Artist.
To start, I would like to thank God for giving me the love, passion and gift for singing. Secondly, I
would like to thank my beautiful wife, Tanna, for her loving support and sacrifice (due to all the long
hours of practice, studio recordings & concerts). She also is a great help assisting Master's Praise
with our sound system. Just to see her pretty smile as she sings along with us at each concert is
such a comfort and blessing to me.
Being a part of a vocal group like Master's Praise has been a true desire in my heart for years. I still
remember the excitement and joy I felt singing at our first concert after I joined the group in the
spring of 2004. The good Lord continued to open doors of opportunity for me to sing with the group
even through military deployments & instructing basic trainees to throw live hand grenades.
That's right! I can remember back in 2005 throwing live grenades (at Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo) on the
same day we had a Saturday night concert. Now that is something the average person does not get
the privilege of doing on a daily basis, or even in a lifetime.
I pray and hope Master’s Praise can uplift and encourage all our listeners and most of all, reach the
lost. We have had the opportunity to see the Lord use our ministry to reach a woman & her teenage
grandson. Just recently, this young man obeyed the gospel of Christ through baptism. We hope we
can leave a strong spiritual impact on all who hear us sing.
Baritone
Height: 5’9” (about the same as everyone else in the group)
Weight: Look, over there!
Age: 57 (in 2009), the old man in the group
Birth Date: August 28, 1952
Birthplace: Rolla, MO
Family: Sue and I have one son, Steven who is 21.
Occupation: I am a mobile DJ and play music for a variety of special events, (Wedding Receptions, School Dances, Anniversaries, Political Rallies, Company Parties and Conventions, Fireworks Displays, etc).
I am enjoying a very interesting life. I’ve traveled to every continent, except Antarctica. I
have even bicycled thousands of miles, with cycling trips
to Alaska, across Texas and one in 2008 from St. Louis
to Montana. Many of the hours on that tiny little seat,
peddling like crazy, were spent singing. No one could
hear and I could just sing my heart out. It was fun.
One of the things I’ve learned over the years is that
everything is a lot more fulfilling when you can do the
things you love to do. It really is that simple.
So, when I try to analyze the threads that run consistently through my decades on this
planet, one of the primary ones is a love for music. There is good music in almost every
category (just as there is some pretty bad junk in every style, as well). But one type that
has always pressed an emotional button within me is gospel. I especially love the old
hymns and am drawn toward anything with harmonies that complement voices.
The credit for that goes to my family. My parents had six children and we all grew up
singing and playing musical instruments. My mother was a top-notch soprano, so the 7
of us often sang together. It always added something to my life. When a group of voices
work together well (and we had the advantage of that “family” sound) it can give you chill-
bumps.
For a while, I sang with a barbershop group. That was good, too, but I really missed the
old harmonies in hymns and gospel songs.
So, when given the chance to meet with Steve, John and Ken and talk about singing in a
group - I jumped. They were kind and weren’t demanding during the initial interview, but
when I got the chance to sing with them it was obvious I was going to have to work to
keep up.
These guys are really good, and I am grateful that they continue to let me sing.
I leave every concert feeling better than before the event, and I’m hopeful that our
audiences can experience some of that joy and leave feeling good, as well.
Thank you for allowing us to sing for you!
1st tenor
Height: 5'9"
Age: 52
Birthdate: July 08, 1959
Birthplace: Mexico, MO
Occupation: Christian Education Administrator at Christ's Mission Church in St. Robert, MO
Hobbies: singing, photography, piano tuning, woodworking, riding my motorcycle.
I was raised in a wonderful Christian family and became a Christian at the age of 11.
In fact, my Dad was my preacher for many years and he personally baptized me! I attended
Central Christian College of the Bible in Moberly, MO where I majored in Bible and
Music. It was there that I fell in love with and married my wife, Teri. Teri teaches piano, is
a Christian Counselor, homemaker and is a fantastic cook. During our 32 years of
marriage we have raised two wonderful children. Our son, Jason, is married and
manages the Gasconade Christian Service Camp near Waynesville as well as being
employed full-time in the Waynesville school system. Recently Jason and his wife, Marah
gave us our first grandchild! I am now the grandpa to Magdalene Solana and will be happy
to show you pictures upon request! Our daughter, Bethany, is a recent graduate
of Ozark Christian College and is now employed full-time in the Joplin area as an
inerpreter for the deaf.
I love music. I enjoy playing the piano but my passion is singing! One day a woman
from our church handed me a Master's Praise CD and asked me to listen to it. I
enjoyed it so much that I told her, "I'd really like to sing with a group like that." She told
Ken Roberts, the bass, and before you know it I was at one of their rehearsals! Less
than two weeks later I was singing a concert with them! I really appreciate, not just their
musical skills, but also their integrity, character and love for the Lord. It is a joy to be a
part of such a wonderful group of guys.
Our God certainly gave mankind a wonderful gift when He gave us music! My prayer is
that in some small way Master's Praise can use that gift to bring encouragement and joy
to others.
FEBRUARY 2012 
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