Our Director
Andy's barbershop involvement has spanned nearly 30 years. He is an
active member of the acclaimed Boise Chordsmen, a large male barbershop chorus, and he has sung in a number of quartets. He has directed men's choruses in such varied places as Texas, California, and Washington. One of his choruses won the District Championship and went on to compete internationally.
Andy became Director of Syringa Sound Chorus in 2008, and it has
been a wonderful arrangement! He has taken a small handful of singers and built a chorus. At every rehearsal he challenges us musically, resulting in a blend of voices with harmonic overtones. It has been an exciting process to experience our growth and watch our group blossom.
Andy's classical training is an
advantage as well as is his barbershop training. His strong, full-bodied tenor voice landed him leading roles in the operas Tartuffe and Three Sisters Who Are Not Sisters and supporting roles in several others. In Boise, he performed the role of Captain Corcoran in Gilbert and Sullivan's H.M.S. Pinafore.
to teach techniques that will result in improved sound quality, breath control, and phrasing. Andy's dream is to make Syringa Sound Chorus the biggest and best women's chorus in Treasure Valley, and he has a dedicated following who share his vision.
Andy has directed the Whitney United
Methodist Chancel Choir for several years and has recently been invited to co-direct the well-known Musettes in Nampa. He gives private voice lessons and coaches barbershop quartets as well.
Singers new to Barbershop and those
who have not sung for a few years will find Andy a gentle instructor who can bring out the best in each singer. He has a natural ability
Syringa Sound Chorus is proud to have the musically gifted Andy Maddox
as our director. Andy's interest in vocal music began when he was in high school and continued into his adult life. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Music for Vocal Performance from Boise State University with a strong emphasis in Vocal Pedagogy. He is an excellent teacher and coach.
Andy exercises his own voice by singing
with the Boise Chordsmen and various quartets. He is shown here (third
from left) with the quartet Boise Blend.
