Adding to his life-long singing career, Rick has an extensive history directing music in the barbershop style. His directing experience spreads over 19 years leading both men's and women's choruses; "The Versa Tones", from New Bedford, MA, the "Harpoon Harmonizers" of Fairhaven, MA, "Rhode Island Sound" and the "Ocean State Chorus" both of Rhode Island.

Through his dedication to the art, he has invested years of training at the "Harmony University" in Missouri, "Harmony Pilgrimage" in Mass., and "COTS". He has achieved the status of "Certified Director" from SPEBSQSA's (aka - Barbershop Harmony Society) Chorus Director Development Committee. Accolades also include winning the 'Small Chorus' category at competition.

Always hard working, (and as if directing weren't a big enough responsibility) many times he has added the role of show chairman and helped with many other annual events.

He continues to entertain audiences enjoying his role as lead singer for the long-standing quartets "Shades of Blue" and the "Lincoln Continentals". "NoteAble Blend Chorus" welcomes him and, under his direction, looks forward to developing new music skills and experiencing new learning adventures!

Assistant Music Director

Learning to play the piano at an early age set the stage for a love and appreciation of music. From that time on, Denise has been involved in a variety of musical adventures. Over the years, she sang with many church and community ensemble groups including "Encore" and the "SJN Lakeside Dinner Theater" group, and she participated in SJN's Christmas music celebration.

For the past 25 years, she has lead the music component for a special needs group in Stoughton. It has been a joy for her to share in the contribution of each member's unique gift and voice. Yearly, Christmas and Easter pagents have been a highlight and an opportunity for all to share their joy and voices with their families and friends.

Ladies barbershop style singing was introduced to Denise fifteen years ago. She sang with "A Classic Sound Chorus" and a quartet for five years. About ten years ago, she began singing with "NoteableBlend". She has enjoyed working along with other chorus members to achieve a perfect blend of sound in the spirit of harmony. She has been a lead section leader for a few years and has been acting as assistant to the director for the last year.