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Legacy Five announced Monday it has hired a new tenor vocalist and pianist as the group enters what founder Scott Fowler called “an exciting new chapter.”

Caleb Ozee, 22, will take over tenor duties while Philip Kolb joins as pianist, the group said in a statement.

Ozee acknowledged the legacy of previous tenors who have sung with the quartet. “There have been many wonderful tenors to sing in this group, and I am thankful to be a small part of that legacy,” he said.

Kolb said joining Legacy Five fulfills a longtime aspiration. He cited Roger Bennett, who helped establish the group’s piano style, as a major influence.

“To occupy the position that my piano hero, Roger Bennett, created is a gift that only God could give,” Kolb said.

Fowler, who founded the group, said the personnel changes represent an opportunity for growth. “I used to say, I hate change. Because change can be challenging and expensive,” Fowler said. “But I have come to embrace change.”

He said he and current members Jon and Jake are optimistic about the quartet’s future with the new additions.

The group has not yet announced tour dates featuring the new lineup.