Biography
CONQUERORS QUARTET: Based in Evansville, IN, this exciting Southern Gospel group has been thrilling audiences with its traditional style and sound since 1990. Over the years, a recognizable group of supportive followers have emerged to rally for the Conquerors. This faithful group of supporters has continually encouraged the quartet to "Keep On Keeping On!" Although faced with unexpected changes and overwhelming challenges, The Conquerors have experienced the divine presence and manifested handiwork of God in giving leadership and guidance through the midst of the storms! Down through the years, He has continued to raise up willing servants to help in building His kingdom. The missing pieces from the chiseled pillars of the foundation He has so intricately filled and smoothly covered! The Conquerors have learned that real joy comes from trusting Him to supply all of their needs. The realization of this truth inspired them to entitle one of their projects -- PURE JOY.
MINISTRY: The Conquerors’ main mission is to bring praise and glory to their Lord by reaching out to others with a message in song that is uplifting, inspiring, and life-changing. They welcome opportunities to share their ministry with people from different faiths and backgrounds in various places, reaching both the churched and the un-churched. However, the church has been the Conquerors’ primary focus.
STYLE AND SOUND: Although the style is unmistakably Southern Gospel, there is variety in the quartet’s song selection for each program that covers a wide spectrum of material. Singing a solid four-part harmony, the group possesses a professional quality sound with incredible versatility. Some of the quartet's upbeat and lively songs always generate excitement and enthusiasm from the audience. The Conquerors’ music captures the hearts and captivates the attention of the young and old alike.
APPEARANCES: Over the years, The Conquerors Quartet has graced the stage in concert halls and auditoriums with a number of full-time groups and well-known soloists of the industry--Heaven Bound, Jeff and Sheri Easter, The New Hinsons, The Crabb Family, Gold City, The Kingsmen, Southern Sound, Ernie Haase & The Signature Sound Quartet, The Mystery Men Quartet, Eternal Vision, The Crossmen, Allison Speer, and Garry Sheppard.
PROJECTS: The Conquerors have produced eight recording projects: More Than Conquerors, Keep On Keeping On, Fifth Anniversary, Conquerors' Compilation, Welcome Home, Pure Joy, Sanctified Journey, and their latest By His Grace--Still Standing. In January, 2010, the group released their new single "Welcome Home" to radio on Golden Street Records' Compilation Disc, Volume 2. This original composition was penned by Dave Goldman, the group's baritone.
MEMBERS: God has continued to bless the quartet with multi-talented individuals who possess wide-range solo voices and great harmonizing abilities. Having members fully capable of singing other parts--than just their own--has certainly helped to maintain a smooth four-part harmony sound. With a strong work ethic, tremendous dedication, and constant prayer, the management part of the team has used its combined efforts along with varied skills and resources to keep the the quartet on the road.
Roger Sweeney hails from Elkton, KY and is widely recognized as a tremendous tenor. His anointed singing and kind spirit quickly captures the hearts of each listening audience. When he stepped out to sing tenor again in 2006, he brought to the group a seasoned voice of fine quality along with a fan club who wanted to hear it! Roger holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in music from Trevecca in Nashville. Although he has studied various kinds of music, Gospel Quartet Music remains his favorite. In 1983, he traveled full time with the Brotherhood Quartet based in Campbellsville, KY. Later, forming the Sweeney Family, he and his wife, Euleta, (along with their children) started their own ministry. Roger sang tenor with Southern Sound Quartet based in Nashville for over seven years. His talent, experience, and Christian leadership has proven to be a great asset to the ministry of the Conquerors.
David Goldman, an original member who sang with the quartet from 1990 to 2001, is singing baritone for the Conquerors. Through the years, he has been a valuable resource for the group, faithfully stepping in to fill a vacant spot whenever needed. With his wide range of ability and ear for harmony, he has been able to transition from one part to another to keep the quartet moving forward. He has sung lead, tenor, and baritone with the quartet. Recently he filled in on baritone for Southern Sound from Nashville, TN. Being involved with various church ministries in the local area and having many other commitments in the tri-state, Dave (with God's help) has continued to serve the Lord in a number of various capacities. In addition to being the assistant pastor at his home church, he also works with outreach and media ministries. In the tri-state area, he conducts evangelistic meetings, sings and travels with his family group, and emcees at various local events. He has served one year as an interim pastor, and has worked in the jail and prison ministry for the past six years. As always, it is truly a joy working with Dave as he is a master when it comes to emceeing a program, singing his part, and bringing the congregation into worship. Through years of dedicated service, he has established a multitude of lasting friendships. However even more importantly, he has ministered to the hurting and broken-hearted pointing souls to the way of the cross.
Andrew Goldman, the most energized and enthusiastic singer in our group lives in Poseyville, IN. This outstanding young man has sung lead for the Conquerors for three years, but has been "hanging out" with the group's members during rehearsals and concerts for twenty! His father Dave, an eleven year/original member, began traveling and singing with the quartet when Andrew was six-months old. Now, at the age of 20, he possesses musical skill and ability far beyond his years! Not only is Andrew an excellent vocalist, but also a great drummer. In August of 2008 at Thrall's Opera House in New Harmony, IN, Andrew received the 26th Annual Hagemann Award for Musical Performance plus an Alexander Scholarship toward his first year of college. Majoring in Music Education and Music Performance at Oakland City University, he is excited about God's plan for his future.
Mason Westerfield, born and raised in Owensboro, KY, is a young man with a heart for serving God and singing bass. He feels richly blessed to have the love and support of Rebecca, his high school sweetheart, (wife of 13 years) and their children Grant and Cailyn. For over twelve years, he has served as the Systems Administrator for Don Moore Automotive. In his local church, he works in the sound department and teen ministries. At the age of 12, Mason was "bitten by the quartet bug" when his Christian school principal asked him to sing bass in a quartet for the school's chapel services. With this group (The Calvary Quartet) Mason continued to travel and sing in churches and revival services as far away as North Carolina throughout high school. During the following 14 years, he sang with several southern gospel quartets in the tri-state area. However it was a phone call he received in 1997 that eventually would lead him to his position with the Conquerors Quartet today. That phone call began a treasured friendship with the Meyer family and the Conquerors that has lasted more than a decade. Over the years, Mason has filled in to assume various responsibilities for the group--most recently as sound technician. He says that he is excited at last to be singing bass for The Conquerors Quartet. "David Goldman and Roger Sweeney are singers I have admired for years not just because of their outstanding vocal abilities but also because of the Godly lives they lead. Andrew Goldman is a young man of unbelievable talent for his age, and he has been a pleasure to work with in the group. Joyce has been a constant encouragement to me. Over the years she has never failed to be concerned and in touch with the events of my life. The friendship that Joyce, Mike and Chris have given me over the years means more than words can express. I appreciate them very much. I am honored and humbled to be singing with this edition of the Conquerors Quartet, and I am excited to see what God will do!"
Joyce Meyer, keyboardist, has accompanied and recorded with several gospel groups and solo artists throughout the years. She is a stylistic player who enjoys playing the fast-moving quartet songs as well as the hymns of the church. At the early age of 5, she began playing "by ear" the hymns her mother played at the little country church her family attended. Remembering her roots, she reflects upon her church heritage and its impact in one of her original songs--Sanctified Hanky Wavin'. During the 70's, she played piano for a mixed-trio, The Regal Sound, and later in the 80's, she accompanied The Noblemen Quartet with whom Ernie Haase got his start in Southern Gospel Music--singing tenor.
EMPOWERMENT: November 2004 marked the beginning of the group's reconstruction due to Mike Meyer, the founder and leader, being called to Glory. Only four months later, ( March of 2005)--David Ice, the quartet's original baritone at the age of 42, went to be with the Lord. In March of 2007, Charlie Drennan, a fifteen year/original member, who had continued to fill in and support the group,--even after his retirement--joined Heaven's choir. Experiencing the unexpected passing of three original members has brought heartache but not defeat--it has been Heaven's gain! Members left to carry on the ministry have become personally reacquainted with the name --"Conquerors." In the hearts and minds of each of those members, -- being a Conqueror -- has taken on a whole new meaning! Through God's wondrous grace and much fervent prayer, they have experienced empowerment by the Holy Spirit to continue. They have witnessed the touch of God's hand in providing talented individuals to meet each and every challenge. The Conquerors have been richly blessed and spiritually strengthened as never before!
IMPACT: Throughout their ministry, The Conquerors have seen souls won for the Kingdom, as well as lives touched and rededicated. Many people have purchased their recordings to share with others who need their spirits lifted. If the Lord has used The Conquerors Quartet to touch people's hearts and change lives, then all of their effort has been worthwhile!
The Conquerors wish to give God all the glory, honor, and praise for their ministry!.
"WE ARE MORE THAN CONQUERORS THROUGH HIM WHO LOVED US." (Romans 8:37)