Thomas Young's Journal

2009 Masterclasses and Workshops!

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 19:10:37 -0500

Mr. Young continues to be in high demand as a workshop clinician and Master Teacher. He will be guesting in this capacity at different colleges and universities internationally as well as in professional capacities in New York City in 2009. If your school or organization is interested, please contact the website and we will put you in touch with the appropriate people to discuss it further.

THOMAS YOUNG TO GIVE JAZZ WORKSHOP

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 09:58:34 -0500

Mr. Young will be offering a jazz voice workshop for singers and auditors with pianist Tommy Mandel
MONDAY JULY 14, 2008

6 p.m .- 9 p.m.

In New York City

If you are interested in attending to audit or to sing please email the website for more information!

An Upcoming Concert in New York City!

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 19:54:12 -0500

on March 1, 2008

Stravinsky's Pulcinella

http://www.camerata-notturna.org/

THE STAFF

2008 Masterclasses Concerts and Updates!

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 09:49:11 -0500

Thomas Young continues to teach at Sarah Lawrence College this semester. He has also been travelling and leading Master Classes and Workshops in Detroit and Mt. Holly, NJ among others; He has concertized in Detroit and has performed Too Hot To Handel in Chicago. An upcoming performance of Stravinsky's Pulcinella will happen in early March in New York City. We will keep you posted and thank you for all your emails and support!

An Opera News Article

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 21:14:19 -0500

Even though this article was written in 1993 we though we'd post the link for those of you who didn't read it then!
http://www.metoperafamily.org/operanews/_archive/13093/tyoung.13093.html

Thomas Young to sing TOO HOT TO HANDEL in Chicago January 20, 2008

Sat, 29 Dec 2007 14:17:42 -0500

Just thought you'd like to know!

Click on the link for more information:

http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org/wb/pages/home/performances-events/performances.php?event_id=12

THE STAFF

Tenors Cook Dixon & Young with the United States Air Force Band

Fri, 09 Nov 2007 23:31:50 -0500

The United States Air Force 60th Anniversary Celebration will be seen on PBS across the country beginning this weekend. Check your local listings.

Tenors Cook Dixon & Young are the special guests!

http://www.usafband.af.mil/60thcelebration/

An Interesting NY Times Article

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 23:23:11 -0500

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/08/22/theater/22copy.html?ref=theater

A Fan's Response

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 14:32:13 -0500

This is a fan who received the emails from Manny Klausner regarding upcoming 3MoTenors appearances. Here is her response to him and his response back. It is interesting to see that the response is purely propaganda in the truest form:

Please remove me from your e-mail list. I am a great fan of Cook, Dixon
and Young, and nothing will ever change that. If you all are that
great, there should be no need to try passing yourself off as someone
you are not. I did pass this on to Cook, Dixon and Young letting them
know what you all are up to.
Again, take my name off your mailing list, because I do not want to
hear from you!
Fan of Cook, Dixon and Young.

Here is Manny Klausner's response:

No problem, I'm sorry to have inconvenienced you.

I'm glad to hear that you are a fan of Cook, Dixon & Young.

But you are badly mistaken about "passing off." The concept, Three Mo'
Tenors, was originated by Marion Caffey, as an opportunity to showcase
the talent of yet-to-be discovered black tenors.

His vision is being realized by the tenors now performing in Three Mo'
Tenors.

As stated on Three Mo' Tenors' website:

THREE MO' TENORS showcases the extraordinary versatility of
African-American tenors. It starts with classical opera and goes on to
feature seven more musical styles that span four hundred years of music
- all in one entertaining evening.

THREE MO' TENORS is about more than just three men. It is a story about
the history and the future of exceptional Black tenors who deserve to be
heard.

Because of the intense vocal demands of the show, THREE MO' TENORS
features two equally outstanding casts taking the stage, three at a time
in alternating performances.

THREE MO' TENORS has already introduced eleven African-American tenors
to enthusiastic audiences - and as long as there are more undiscovered
Black tenors waiting in the wings, THREE MO' TENORS will be here to tell
their amazing story.

Manny Klausner

Law Offices of Manuel S. Klausner, P.C.
One Bunker Hill Building
601 West Fifth Street, Suite 800
Los Angeles, CA 90071
213.617.0414
Fax 617.1314
mklausner@klausnerinc.com

We are curious about the "yet-to-be discovered black tenors" - as Mr. Young was very well known in MANY artistic genres long before Mr. Caffey even knew him. And Mr. Young was approached by Mr. Caffey in the VERY first place. Perhaps this changed after Mr. Young brought his integrity and his reputation to this project and by doing so, validated it. Just something for thought...

from THE STAFF

Tenors Cook Dixon & Young ARE NOT Three Mo Tenors

Tue, 17 Jul 2007 01:12:05 -0500

There continues to be confusion in the marketplace and we have had many inquiries lately...Tenors Cook Dixon & Young are NOT Three Mo Tenors and do not use that name. Therefore, if you have heard about Three Mo Tenors coming into New York City and playing at an off-Broadway house, this is NOT COOK DIXON AND YOUNG!!!!!!!!!!! The original concert has NEVER been done by ANYONE ELSE and Cook Dixon & Young perform under their own names ~ TENORS COOK DIXON & YOUNG.

Do not be confused - we would hate for the fans of CD&Y to buy tickets for something that is not them. Feel free to pass this information on to others who might not know the difference.

Fraud?

Thu, 01 Feb 2007 12:47:27 -0500

http://www.epic1.com/entertainment.php?idx=517&cat=Show%20Bands

www.armeniadiaspora.net/ADC/news.asp?id=1403

Thomas Young spent 40 years in the business building his reputation and developing his resume. Now someone else is going to just appropriate it? Really? This is why the general public continues to be confused in the marketplace - blatant untruths. If you want to see Cook Dixon & Young www.tenorscookdixonyoung.com

TV One Special has re-airing!

Mon, 11 Dec 2006 23:52:16 -0500

On Sunday Dec. 10, TV One continues the holiday cheer with the premiere of two all-new, original holiday specials and an old favorite. First at 8 PM, TV One premieres a new holiday special entitled, “Tis the
Season: A Holiday Celebration.” This music special hosted by TV One’s own Jeff Majors makes a joyful noise with performances from a star-studded lineup that includes Brian McKnight, Kenny Lattimore & Chante Moore, Mary Mary, Nancy Wilson, Eric Benet, and Cook Dixon and Young. Next at 9 p.m., The special re-airs on Monday, Dec. 11 at 7 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 13 at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19 at noon, Thursday, Dec. 21 at 10 p.m., Saturday, Dec.
23 at 8 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 24 at noon and 11 p.m., and Monday, Dec. 25 at 7 a.m..

Your orders from the Online Store

Sun, 10 Dec 2006 16:50:59 -0500

Thank you for your recent orders! We at www.thomasyoungtenor.com want to let you know that there are often issues with PayPal and we apologize for that - sometimes your shipping address and the name/names of the CDs you have ordered aren't sent directly. We always email you to confirm these things before we sent anything so please use a valid email address! If we get a failed email address we automatically refund your money.

Thanks!
THE STAFF

Cook Dixon & Young on TVONE!

Fri, 01 Dec 2006 18:49:01 -0500

On behalf of Jeff Majors and Oliver Beach Productions, LLC, we would like to
inform you that "Tis the Season: A Holiday Celebration" will air on TVOne
Lifestyle and Entertainment Network, Sunday, December 10, 2006 at 8:00pm est.

The Holiday Special features Nancy Wilson, Eric Benet, Mary Mary, Brian
McKnight, Cook, Dixon and Young, Kenny Latimore and Chante Moore, The Williams
Brothers, and Jeff Majors with Bunny Sigler.

TVOne Lifestyle and Entertainment Network airs on Direct TV, Channel 241. For
cable channels, please check your local listing.

COOK DIXON & YOUNG receive PROCLAMATION

Fri, 06 Oct 2006 17:34:59 -0500

Recently, the Mayor of Detroit Michigan honored tenors Cook Dixon & Young with a proclamation, and the City Council of Detroit issued a Resolution to the Tenors. The following in the acceptance speech written delivered by Thomas Young on behalf of Victor Trent Cook, Rodrick Dixon.

President Cockrel, Distinguished Members of the City Council, Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have been asked to respond to the extraordinary honor you have bestowed on us.

When I was in elementary school, I read a story about Abraham Lincoln in which there was a description of his responses to questions from reporters. He was asked how long it would take him to prepare a two minute speech. To which the President replied, "About two weeks". Subsequent to that question, the President was asked how long it would take him to prepare a one hour speech. The President replied, "About one week." Finally, the President was asked how long it would take him to prepare a two hour speech. The President responded by saying, "I am ready right now."

I was impressed with President Lincoln's respect for language and the care he exercised in the use of language.

You have honored us by presenting us with a document filled with the kind of language reserved for a very few. It is a singular honor which elevates us and at the same time, disturbs us, in the sense that it stirs us up. This document spurs us to service. This document tasks us to endeavor to be worthy of the honor you have bestowed on us. I am reminded of a Haitian prayer: "Lord disturb my peace, that I might bring peace to those who are disturbed."

Thank you again for this honor. Thank you for this moment of grace.

Thomas J. Young
September 22, 2006