1993 - 1994

The Harmonics of '93-'94 admitted only four new members, the smallest Harmonics entering class ever. Lara S joined on soprano, Matthew K and Jeff S were new voices on tenor, and the remarkably elastic voice of Damon S joined Bob, Frank and Marcus on bass (though in reality he floated across all parts).

This year proved rocky for the Harmonics. Despite several new arrangements, among them Kyrie by Frank, and Everlasting Love by Matthew, the personalities of the group never entirely jelled. Jody resigned as director halfway through the year, handing leadership to Jeff, and there are notes from a discussion where the dissolution of Harmonics was suggested.

However, this year was not all bad by any means. Highlights included the first time Harmonics were invited to sing at the Orientation Show at the beginning of the school year, and a stellar performance at Big Sing featuring the debut of Berkelian Rhapsody, our anti-Weenie parody of Bohemian Rhapsody. The most important debut of that year, however, was Change in My Life, arranged by Jody. This song is a perennial audience favorite, and has become our group song, which we sing during each show with all Harmonics alumni present.

Brian was elected director in absentia at the end of the year, and the dramatic change in personnel at the end of the year marked a clear end of the first era in Harmonics history.