Daytona Beach Convention Program

Presenter: Joe Cerutti, Director of Leadership Engagement

Junior Quartet Contest Order of Appearance:

1. Blue 4 U (Men’s)
Tyler Waits, Addison Baker, Jude Clance, Seth Hare
Gordon Central High School - Calhoun, GA

2. YTBN (Women’s)
Zoe Lipor, Madeline Thompson, Genevieve Hauser, Megan Fitch
Burlington High School - Burlington, WI

3. Just Two Brain Sells (Men’s)
Thomas Fitch, Julian Ivkovich, Samuel Wallace, Benjamin Stork
Burlington High School - Burlington, WI

4. Blue Valley Quartet (Mixed)
Allie Heidemann, Clara Thompson, Trevor Lewis, Cole Evans
Blue Valley High School - Overland Park, KS

5. Premium Blend (Mixed)
Kolbi Allen, Allison Bradford, Isaiah Johnson, Daniel Soares
Mt. Zion High School - Mt. Zion, IL / Illinois District

6. Daphodyls (Women’s)
Scarlett Gunasekera, Hanan Geda, Daphne Gunasekera, Olivia Fontana
Montverde Academy - Montverde, FL

7. Class Act (Men’s)
Alex Current, Gabe Johnson, Mason Jones, Aidan Seitz
Mt. Zion High School - Mt. Zion, IL / Illinois District

8. Dyna-Mixed (Mixed)
Kylee Zigler, Julayne Morby, Evan Deans, Giovanii Grippe
Burlington High School - Burlington, WI

Let’s Hang On! America’s #1 Frankie Valli Tribute Show

Let’s Hang On! is a group of 10 seasoned entertainers who are preserving the music and style of the iconic group Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. Respectfully playing all the classic “Seasons” details, Let’s Hang On! also pays respect to the Broadway show,The Jersey Boys. Let’s Hang On! captures the trademark vocal virtuosity, tight harmonies, and crisp choreography that made The Four Seasons one of the greatest vocal groups of all time. This full blown stage show includes all the great Four Seasons’ mega hits like: Sherry, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Walk Like A Man, Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You, December ’63, Who Loves You, and many more mega hits of the 60’s; all presented in a high-energy and polished production. If you liked Jersey Boys, you’ll love Let’s Hang On!

Presenter: Zach Materne, BHS Board Member

Festival Order of Appearance:

1. Reigning Men (Junior)
Directed by Penny Yanke
Burlington High School - Burlington, WI


2. Ozark Overtones (Senior)
Directed by Jeff Veteto
Central States District


3. Blue Valley High School Chorale (Junior)
Directed by Sam Dollins
Blue Valley High School - Overland Park, KS


4. Seneca Statesmen (Senior)
Directed by Todd Horton
Seneca Land Distirct


5. Wade Hampton Singers (Junior)
Directed by Amy Moyer
Wade Hampton High School - Greenville, SC


6. Cleveland Heights Men’s Barbershoppers (Junior)
Directed by Jesse Lange
Cleveland Heights High School - Cleveland Heights, OH


7. Georgia Spirit (Junior)
Directed by Lars Grevstad and Dr. Kim Watters
Marietta High School and Gordon Central High School


8. Dixie District Seniors Chorus (Senior)
Directed by Jimmy Tompkins
Dixie District


9. Cleveland Heights Women’s Barbershoppers (Junior)
Directed by Jesse Lange
Cleveland Heights High School - Cleveland Heights, OH


10. Carolina Statesmen (Senior)
Directed by Larry Triplett
Carolinas District


11. Here Comes Treble (Junior)
Directed by Penny Yanke
Burlington High School - Burlington, WI


12. Pioneer Spirit (Senior)
Directed by James Carey and Al Fisk
Pioneer District

Performers are listed alphabetically:

	Association of International Seniors Quartet Champions (AISQC) The AISQC gathers together to showcase the very best of the International Seniors Quartet champions from over the years. The impressive combined chorus of past champions puts on an amazing show every Midwinter, and we're excited to see what the AISQC has in store for us at Daytona Beach.
	First Take 2022 International 5th-Place Bronze Medalist Alex Corson, Tony Colosimo, Drew Wheaton, Andrew Havens From the moment the audience reeled in delight as First Take hit the tag of their first song in Charlotte "Santa Fe", it was obvious we were in for an exciting week for these guys. Song after song, tag after tag, it just kept getting better and better with audience members exploding out of their seats time and again. First Take managed to earn a 5th-Place bronze medal in just their first appearance at International with three sets that can be described as exciting, heartfelt, dynamic, and extremely powerful. We're extremely excited to have them with us at Midwinter!
	Take 4 2022 Harmony, Inc. International Quartet Champion Wendy Spilker, Kristin Drummond-Mance, Chacey Steen, Melissa VanHousen Take 4 hails from Kansas City, MO and West Palm Beach, FL, and just a few short months ago brought championship performances to the big stage at the Harmony, Inc. International convention and won the gold medal, becoming the 2022 Harmony Queens. They formed in January of 2014 and proudly represents Sweet Adelines International, Harmony Incorporated and the Barbershop Harmony Society. We know you’ll be wildly-entertained by their diverse repertoire including barbershop, broadway, jazz and pop.
	The Ladies 2022 International Quartet Finalist and 2023 Sweet Adelines International Quartet Champion Quincie Snook, Carolyn Hunt, Kim Newcomb, Ashley Rohovit Congratulation to The Ladies quartet, who in September were honored as the 2023 Sweet Adelines International Quartet Champions. Two months earlier, they finished a strong sixth place in the BHS International Quartet Contest. Then in October, the quartet became the Overall Champion for the BHS Southwestern District. They bring a brilliant and dynamic sound to the stage with undeniable passion and personality, and have established themselves as an incredible musical influence in just their first year competing in a BHS International.
	Throwback 2022 International 3rd-Place Bronze Medalist Alex Rubin, Sean Devine, Dan Rubin, Michael Skutt “I Want You to Want Me” is the Cheap Trick rock anthem that nobody but Throwback and arranger Aaron Dale knew would be the week’s most sonically and visually electric performance in Charlotte, earning them the highest score of any song from a quartet not named Quorum. Since 2012, Throwback has been setting new standards in quartet excellence and flare with a solid brand and style all their own. With cutting-edge arrangements, a sound that blows the roof off any venue, and with charm that instantly wins over ANY audience, Throwback will leave you in awe. We are lucky to have Throwback join us at Midwinter this year!

Presenter: Randy Lieble, Tenor, St. Croix Crossing, 2018 Seniors Quartet Champion

Mic Tester: One Foot in the Stave, 2022 Seniors Quartet Champion, British Association of Barbershop Singers (BABS)
Rod Butcher, Brian Schofield, Pete Nugent, Andy Funnell

Quartet Order of Appearance (members are listed tenor, lead, baritone, and bass, regardless of how they stand on stage):

1. Checkmate (LOL)
David Baxter, Brad Charles, Harry Hanson, James Franklin


2. Joyride (NED)
James White, Maureen Cohen, Barbara Moores, Terry Johnson


3. Nostalgia Express (ONT)
Larry Maw, Brad Brown, Rod Harris, James Doyle


4. cityScape (CAR)
Allen Reynolds, Howard McAdory, Paul Gilman, Jay Hawkins


5. Let's Sing! (NSC)
Steven Tremper, Mark Chandler, William Doub, Gregory Zinke


6. Jazz! (CSD)
Pamela Mallard, Diane Durham, Tawny Brown, Diana Schweitzer


7. Quatresonics (PIO)
David Goff, Eugene Hanover, Bruce Nurton, Mark Schwinkendorf


8. Crown Derby (BABS)
Dick Knight, Karen Searson, Delyth Knight, P A Searson


9. Back On Track (SNOBS)
Bengt Thaysen, Dan Lindqwister, Lars-Erik Bonnedahl, Lennart Gullberg


10. Full Circle (SLD)
Michael McLoughlin, Donald Drake, Robert Feldman, Steve Feldman


11. Raise The Roof (JAD)
Steven Shiveley, Marco Crager, Thomas Rouse, Nathan Comisar


12. Deep Water (DIX)
Dan Bullock, James Frank, Charles Wilson, Paul Blazek


13. Hastily Assembled (NSC)
Gerry Davis, Nathanael Pendley, Richard Franklin, Robert Alexander


14. Sounds Appealing (RMD)
Tracy Lockhart, James McClelland, Bruce Sellnow, Ronald Black


15. Aspire (NSC)
Ted Leinbach, Wally Miles, Robert Hopkins, Thomas Parker


16. The World According To AARP (SUN)
David Jacobs, Roger Smeds, Steven Culpepper, Paul Agnew


17. 7th Heaven (EVG)
Todd Dignan, Chris Gabel, Chris Watkins, Kevin Bier


18. Whistle Junction (LOL)
Susan Neuls, Jo Coehoorn, Mary Ann Suprenant, Cathie Zimmerman


19. Silver Ring (DIX)
Bob Davenport, Jimmy Tompkins, Paul Wietlisbach, Nick Daley


20. Opus 4 (MAD)
Patrick Casey, Michael Challman, Christopher Hunt, Andrew Gensey, Jr.


21. Brotherhood Of The RING (EVG)
Dennis Pengilly, James Kirschner, Coby Foster, Loren Corner


22. Up All Night (JAD)
John Ward, Cecil Brown, Joe Hunter, Dan Rowland


23. ReRouted (JAD)
Keith Shuck, Donald Pullins, Doug Smeltz, Tim Kalb


24. Social Insecurity (EVG)
Gary Raze, Robert Martindale, Kevin Stephens, Martin Anderson


25. The Grayhounds (SLD)
Michael Glazier, Robert Fuest, Adam Surasky, Steven Fanning


26. Quadraphonics (DIX)
James Olson, Maury Morris, Neil Hutcheson, Ray Taylor

Swan Set: One Foot In The Stave (BABS)
Rod Butcher, Brian Schofield, Pete Nugent, Andy Funnell

Performers are listed alphabetically:

	GQ 2022 International 4th-Place Bronze Medalist Amanda Sandroni, Ali Hauger, Katie Gillis, Katie Macdonald GQ (MAD) firmly established themselves as an audience favorite when they lit up the Charlotte stage with three incredibly passionate, fun, and fearless sets and earned themselves a coveted quartet bronze medal in their first BHS contest appearance at International. GQ continues to set new standards of musical excellence and unbridled authenticity that instantly connects with and captures the heart of the audience, if the reaction from the crowd at Charlotte is ANY indication!
	Newly-crowned Seniors Quartet Champion Be sure to catch the Seniors Quartet Contest on Saturday at 11 a.m. to see who wins
	Vocal Spectrum 2006 International Quartet Champion Tim Waurick, Eric Dalbey, Jonny Moroni, Chris Hallam There are simply not enough superlatives to describe the musical consistency and excellence of our 2006 champ quartet Vocal Spectrum, a quartet that inexplicably seems to just get better and better as time goes by. Their vast repertoire and deep collection of ground-breaking recordings has set a standard few quartets, much less few musical ensembles in general have been able to match. We're honored to have them join us at Daytona Beach this Midwinter!
	Quorum 2022 International Quartet Champion Puck Ross, Mike Slamka (subbing for Quorum's lead Chris Vaughn who was unable to attend), Nathan Johnston, Gary Lewis From the moment Quorum hit the stage in Charlotte in the quarterfinals, to the moment they hit their last chord on Saturday night in the Finals, it was clear to everyone, especially the judges, who would win the elusive gold medal in Charlotte last July. From heart-wrenching ballads that brings tears to your eyes, to ear-splitting chords that can peel the paint off the walls, Quorum truly takes advantage of every amazing aspect of our art form with grace, power, and aplomb. Quorum is grateful to have legendary lead Mike Slamka (gold medalist with Power Play in 2003, and Crossroads in 2009) fill in for lead Chris Vaughn in Daytona Beach this year, as unfortunately Chris had an unavoidable conflict. HUGE thanks to Mike for stepping in and making it possible for Quorum to celebrate their gold medal win and their incredible music with us at Midwinter!