Tim Beutel (Tenor) started barbershopping in high school, when he formed a quartet inspired by the Gas House Gang. His quartet was together for several years, but they went their separate ways in college. Beginning at Bradley as an engineering major, Tim soon found that his true passions lay in the music world and graduated with a degree in Music Education in Fall of 2009. He now teaches music at Lettie Brown and Jefferson Elementary Schools in Morton, IL. Starting in the Fall of 2011, Tim will be attending Illinois State University to persue a master's degree in music education. Tim thanks his parents for his musical upbringing, his professors for furthering his knowledge and training, and Jesus Christ for making everything in his life possible. |
Ben Harding (Lead) has been singing his entire life, starting at the early age of two when he sang himself to sleep every night. This obsession grew over the years, and it was an obvious decision when his high school voice teacher recommended that he join After Hours. Ben graduated from Bradley University in May 2011 with a bachelor's degree in vocal performance, and he will be attending Western Illinois University in the Fall of 2011 to work towards a master's degree in choral conducting. He plans to continue his education with a doctorate degree in choral conducting, after which he hopes to teach at the collegiate level. In his spare time, he enjoys playing with dogs, collecting classic shaving gear, and arranging music in the barbershop style. |
Dan Wessler (Bass), a native of Peoria, IL, finished his degree in music education at Bradley University in the fall of 2008. He is currently pursuing a masters degree in choral conducting from Western Illinois University. Since Dan was introduced to the barbershop style, singing with After Hours has become one of his passions. Dan has also begun arranging for the quartet, helping After Hours find a unique personality in the barbershop world. His other interests include symphonic music, the Beatles, and the Monty Python comedy troupe. |
Kevin McClelland (Baritone), a singer all his life, was thrilled to discover the joy and power of the barbershop sound and style when he joined After Hours. Kevin graduated from Bradley University, where he met the other members of the quartet, with a bachelor's degree in sports communication in May 2011. Although he's originally from Cleveland, Kevin has learned to call Peoria his home through school and, most recently, work. When he's not singing with the quartet, he enjoys meeting new people, reading good books, and playing basketball and volleyball (mainly because those are the sports best suited for tall people). Kevin would like to thank his family for being supportive of his endeavors, even though it means he can't be near them for the time being. |