Harmony Northshore to Present All‑Voice Benefit Concert for Local Student Recovering from Spinal Injury

The benefit concert takes place Sunday, June 14, at 3:00 PM at St. John's Episcopal Church in Gloucester.

Gloucester, MA — Harmony Northshore, the North Shore’s premier all‑voice barbershop chorus, will present a special benefit concert to support the medical and rehabilitation costs of Jacob DeCarlen-Bumiller, a 21‑year‑old Worcester Polytechnic Institute student who sustained a serious spinal injury while studying abroad in Costa Rica. The concert will be held on Sunday, June 14, at 3:00 PM at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Gloucester. Parking is available at 33 Washington St., and donations will be gratefully accepted at the door.

For those unable to attend, donations may be sent via GoFundMe (gofund.me/3303aa944) or by mail to the Jacob DeCarlen-Bumiller Revocable Trust, Institution for Savings, 4 Parker St., Gloucester, MA 01930.

All donations go directly toward Jacob’s medical treatment, rehabilitation, and ongoing care. Thank you for supporting Jacob’s journey to recovery.

Jacob DeCarlen-Bumiller, a dedicated and gifted engineering student, is working tirelessly to regain the use of his legs as he adapts to his new life. His determination, grace, and grit have inspired many across the North Shore and beyond.

Jacob is the younger son of The Rev. Marya DeCarlen, former rector of All Saints Episcopal Church of the North Shore in Danvers and current priest at St. John's Episcopal Church in Gloucester.

“Harmony Northshore has always believed in giving back to the community that so generously supports us,” said Joel Maxwell, President of Harmony Northshore. “Jacob is working hard to recover from a terrible accident, and it is our pleasure to host this concert in his support.”

The chorus is directed by Billy Carleton, Jr., who holds a bachelor’s degree in music education from the University of New Hampshire and a master’s degree in music education from Boston University.

Formerly known as the Northshoremen Barbershop Chorus, Harmony Northshore was established in 2025, welcoming female singers to its risers with great success, creating an even more beautiful sound.

In addition to the full chorus, the program will feature performances by two award‑winning quartets:

• Fourshadow, the 2024 Patriot Division Novice Quartet Champion, featuring Joel Maxwell, Steve O’Connell, Skip Durham, and Billy Carleton Jr., and
• The Essex County 4, the 2026 Patriot Division Senior Quartet Champion, featuring Michael Klein, Steve O’Connell, Charlie Coogan, and Irwin Cohen.

Harmony Northshore recently competed at the Patriot Division Contest in Springfield, where they qualified for the Northeastern District Competition in Montreal this October.

Members of the North Shore community are warmly invited to attend this special benefit concert to enjoy an afternoon of harmony, healing, and hope in support of Jacob’s ongoing recovery.

For more information, please call 978-283-1708.