4 10/14/2008 10/14/2008 177 In 2006 I started singing with a Barbershop Chorus of men, many of whom are old enough to be my father... or grandfather. The lessons I have learned from these men, singing, sharing, and growing as a collaborative artist, have forever changed my life. Rare are the places where generations of people gather to create together. In my presentation I will share some of the lessons I have learned from intergenerational musical journey. Matthew Douglass is an internet nerd who grew up in Oregon. He is not a trained or professional musician. Matthew Douglass 10/14/2008