Mel performed the role of King Samuel on a unique, Broadway-quality audio production, David and Goliath, produced by independent artists, lyricist Steve Babb and composer Fred Schendel, who have written several concept albums together at their studio Sound Resources where Mel also recorded his CD project, Never Too Late. Read a full review from Christianity Today.
Roy Exum
Chattanooga Free Press
12/22/96
"As the hustle and bustle of Christmas shopping begins to wind down and the traffic on the freeway begins to thicken, here are my "11th hour" wishes of what I hope Christmas Day will bring ...
I WISH those Glen Draper Family Singers, who sing old favorites at the start of special church services, would do that more often. And I wish they'd always ask Mel Madaris to sing "His Eye Is On The Sparrow."
By Karen Nazor Hill
Free Press Staff Writer
10/16/95
"Though it came as no surprise to the Madaris family that their young son, Mel, had a phenomenal voice (mom, dad and brother sing, too), it did come as a surprise that he got No. 1 in his first talent contest ..." Read full story (pdf format)
