The Colorado Choir’s members come from all walks of life, united in our love of choral music. This month, we would like to introduce you to some of the members of our Bass section. They’re all staying home right now but look forward to singing for you again next Christmas.
Foster B.
Years with the Choir: 3
Fun Facts about Foster:
- Foster has 10 grandchildren, and unlike their parents, each of them is perfect
- One of his grandchildren was born in his son’s in-law’s shower in New Zealand (not according to plan).
- While singing is a hobby, skiing and golf are necessities of life for him.
Jacob B.
Years with the Choir: 2
Fun Facts about Jacob:
- Jacob has a twin sister and they have younger sisters who are also twins.
- He is a second-degree black belt in Tang Soo Do and an internationally certified instructor.
Jay P.
Years with the Choir: 29
Fun Facts about Jay:
- Jay and his parents and siblings took a two-month trip to Alaska driving from southern Iowa across the mud and gravel Alcan highway. Six people in a 25-foot RV for two months.
Ken F.
Years with the Choir: 13
Fun Facts about Ken:
- Ken taught high school Physics for 40 years.
- He climbed his first 14er at age 63 and his last at 65.
Terry P.
Years with the Choir: First Season
Fun Facts about Terry:
- Terry was born in Roswell, NM in ’55. His children swear he is an alien.
- He was a math teacher for 4 years after college, but he was not your typical math teacher because he did not make the students do the even-numbered problems on page 37. Terry threw the books away and used newspapers, magazines, mechanics tools, measuring cups, etc. to prove that math is important in life.
- His parents were married for 70 years and he never heard them argue! In fact, growing up on the farm was always fun and full of laughter.
- Terry enjoys traveling around the country. 16 states to go.
