The purpose of the Schubert Male Chorus is to foster and
develop an interest in a wide variety of music and to
encourage men to participate in the pleasure of singing. We
are a group of men who love singing, enjoy camaraderie and
strive for excellence in performance to the delight of our
audience.
Don Huls has been Musical Director of the chorus since
1995. Don has been a vocal music instructor and director of
high schools, middle schools, churches and college
organizations. His theater experience includes Calvin Alumni
Players, Opera Grand Rapids and Circle Theater. Don's most
memorable performance was as Sweeney in "Sweeney Todd"
presented by Circle Theater. Don has a Bachelor's Degree from
Calvin College and a Master's Degree in Educational
Leadership from Western Michigan University. Don retired from
teaching in the Grand Rapids public Schools in 2004.
Our accompanist, Philip W. Pletcher has been with the
Schuberts since 1999. He has been active in music since he
was 4 years old. Phil works as a soloist and accompanist
throughout West Michigan, maintains a teaching studio and
serves on various regional music boards. He has served as
accompanist for Disney singer Bobbi White and has accompanied
master classes by Phyllis Curtin and Jerome Hines. Phil's
principal teacher was Ralph Votapek, gold medalist of the
first Van Cliburn Competition.
At a recent concert, Doug Snell, John Pesano, Dennis Hess, Dick Beal, Dave Flower and Chris Kaiser perform a medley of songs from the Broadway hit musical, "Jersey Boys".
The group "Half and Half" has become an audience favorite. The group includes RT Williams, Phil Pletcher, Jim Molloy and Jess Fuzi.
The Schubert Male Chorus of Grand Rapids is a tax-exempt,
non-profit corporation, organized under section 501(c)3 of
the Internal Revenue Code. All donations made to the Chorus
are tax-exempt.
