Bryn Mawr Mainliners

Bryn Mawr Mainliners
Also known as The Mainliners
Origin Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, USA
Genres a cappella
Years active 1963–present
Website www.Mainliners.org

The Bryn Mawr Mainliners is a men's a cappella chorus, based in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. Chartered in 1963 as an official chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society, the chorus is rich in both history and accomplishment.

History

In 1963, some singers in the Philadelphia suburbs expressed an interest in starting a chorus that would dedicate itself to both musical excellence and community service. After choosing the suburb of Bryn Mawr as their initial location, the men incorporated as a chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society. The Bryn Mawr Mainliners chapter competes in the Atlantic Division of the Mid-Atlantic District of the Barbershop Harmony Society.

The Mainliners competed regularly and first won the Mid-Atlantic District championship in 1990 under the direction of Eric Jackson, earning the privilege of representing the district at the International contest the following summer in Louisville, Kentucky. In July 1991, in their first International contest appearance, the Mainliners earned a 6th-place finish.

After their first victory in 1991, the Mainliners again won the District Championship in 1991 and attended the International contest in 1992 in New Orleans under the direction of Bill Oppenheim placing 19th. The Mainliners again represented the Mid-Atlantic District on the International stage in 1997 in Indianapolis and placed 16th under the direction of Rick Serpico.

History of Directors
Years Name Tenure
  1963-1967     Hank Calhoun     5 years  
  1968-1975     Tom Ewald     8 years  
  1976-1976     Bill Oppenheim     1 year  
  1977-1982     Ron Knickerbocker     6 years  
  1983-1988     Eric Jackson     6 years  
  1992-1993     Bill Oppenheim     5 years  
  1993-1997     Rick Serpico     5 years  
  1999-2000     Kirk Roose     2 years  
  2000-2002     Eric Jackson     3 years  
  2003 - now     Rick Serpico     7+ years  

Awards and recognition

Discography

See also

References

  1. ↑ On Track!
  2. ↑ Harmony for the Holidays

External links

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