Douglas Frank graduated from Oberlin College and was trained as a vocalist and conductor at the Oberlin Conservatory. He founded and directed the Oberlin Madrigal Singers while a student there. He has performed frequently as an ensemble singer, tenor soloist, and guest conductor following a 10-year professional childhood acting and singing career. Known for his creativity, integrity, and moving artistry, Douglas Frank began performing professionally at age five. Educational recordings with Rosemary Rice for Allyn and Bacon were followed by six commercial children's albums, a leading role in the award-winning film "A Very Special Day," plus dozens of on-camera and voiceover industrials. Millions remember his original solo jingle, "What kind of kids eat Armour hot dogs?" voted by Ad Age as sixth best of all time. His passion for ensemble singing was ignited by his great teacher and friend, Harold Aks, while attending the Dalton School in New York City. He has enjoyed performing as a tenor soloist for the Dalton School, the Oberlin College Choir, the Dessoff Choirs and other outstanding ensembles. He studied conducting with Harold Aks, Daniel Moe, Robert Shaw and William Weinert. He founded and directed the Douglas Frank Chorale, a group of exceptional singers whose front-to-back recording of all 30 works in "The A Cappella Singer" won the distinguished Contemporary A Cappella Recording Award in 2001 for Best Classical Album.

 

The Douglas Frank Chorale