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The Harmony Sweepstakes A Cappella Festival is the premier American showcase for vocal harmony music. The annual national competition draws from hundreds of vocal groups from around the country with regional competitions in eight cities. The winning group from each festival is flown to perform in front of celebrity judges and a sold out house of enthusiastic a cappella fans at the National Finals. |
2012 | 
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Down 4 The CountShas changed a lot since they were awarded 2nd place at the 2003 Los Angeles Harmony Sweepstakes. The accomplishments of the earlier Down 4 The Count were mostly made by different individuals who have since left the ensemble, but some of those included winning Best Arrangement at two previous LA Harmony Sweepstakes, winning 1st place at the 2009 San Diego A Cappella Competition, and opening for Rockapella in 2010. D4TC is excited to be back at the Los Angeles Harmony Sweepstakes after a two-year hiatus with new members because it's like bringing a new boyfriend home to meet Mom. |
2011 |
VybrationVYBRATION is Southern California's hottest contemporary a cappella sextet, singing pop music spanning from the 1960's to today. Vybration was formed in 2001 to perform at Disney's California Adventure under the name "Groove 66," led by musical director and vocal arranger Deke Sharon. The band became the park's most popular atmosphere group, and it was not long before they were performing every day of the week, year round. The group performed at the Disneyland Resort full time for almost three years, and they now exist primarily outside of Disney (although they do visit the mouse from time to time). Members: Heather McMasters Orosco, Jill Burke, Bryan Chadima, Trist Curless, Laura Dickinson, Jeff Smith | 
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2010 | 
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SoundStageSoundStage is an a cappella sextet dedicated to the establishment of lasting healthy relationships with individuals, businesses, communities, and schools by providing wholesome quality entertainment. |
2009 |
EvolutionEvolution is an all male Vocal Rock Band, based on the Westside in LA. Together, these gentlemen use lyrical, tight harmonies, and a powerful synergy that creates great music and an entertaining good time. EVOLUTION plans to "Heal the World Through Harmony" using original arrangements ranging from the 50's to today's pop hits, as well as creative, ground-breaking originals that help their audiences think outside the box. Ladies and gentlemen, "Let EVOLUTION sing" Members: Adam Croce (Beat Boxer), Ken White (Bass), Michael Maury (Baritone/Tenor 2), Rolland Lopez (Baritone/Tenor 2), Rono (Tenor 1/Tenor 2), Jamie Paisley (Tenor 1) | 
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2008 | 
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SoundStageSince they first began in 2006, SoundStage has devoted their time to cultivating excitement and appreciation for the vocal arts throughout the greater Los Angeles area. SoundStage takes pride in establishing long-lasting relationships with schools and communities by delighting their audiences with swinging jazz standards, silky smooth ballads, funk, pop, latin, and country tunes. This award-winning sextet is extremely excited to share their love of good music with you. Enjoy!!! Members: Jammie Hampton - Soprano, Kim Reed - Alto, Bradley Hampton - Tenor I, Justin Olvey - Tenor II, Kyle Bowen - VP/Baritone, Ryan Williams – Bass |
2007 |
Moira Smiley & VOCOMoira Smiley & VOCO - Hailing from Los Angeles, and just named as honored representative of western U.S. & Canada at the International Folk Alliance Music Conference, Moira Smiley & VOCO is a fiery roots vocal band making new song as it pulls on roots of Eastern European and Appalachian harmony and rhythm. "The multilingual singing of Smiley's VOCO ensemble is especially fascinating" (Los Angeles Times). Members: Moira Smiley (Lead Vocals, body percussion), Jess Basta (Vocals, body percussion), Christine Enns (Vocals, body percussion), John Ballinger (Vocals, body percussion) | 
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2006 | 
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Hi-FidelityHi-Fidelity is the 2002 Buckeye Invitational Grand Champions, four-time So. Cal Division Quartet Champions and reigning Far Western District Quartet Champions which includes California, Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii, & Southern Utah. All four members were also members of the Masters of Harmony Chorus, winner of the 2005 International Chorus championship as well! They distinguish themselves with painstaking craftsmanship, sophisticated song stylings, a strange sense of humor… and…. they sing good too! Members: Craig Ewing (tenor), Tom Moore (lead), Gregg Bernhard (baritone), Martin Fredstrom (bass) |
2005 |
UndividedUndivided is an outstanding a cappella male sextet formed in the spring of 2001. With a wide range of musical influences such as Latin, Gospel, Contemporary Christian, Reggae, Pop, Jazz, R&B, and Rock, they have created a distinctive style of their own. They are well respected for their tight harmony, amazing blend, original compositions, and arrangements. Undivided seeks to re-invent a cappella music by creating innovative arrangements and positive music for today’s youth. Members: Gregory Gordon (tenor), Ruben Aponte (tenor), David Cortes (tenor), Jose Rodriguez (tenor), Richard Aponte (baritone), Melvinsky Ramirez (bass), Aldino Parchment (Rapper) | 
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2004 | 
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AlphaBack in the early 90's, Alpha brought imagination, determination, and integrity to their artistry when the model for groups of their kind was a safe commercial blend. Their superiority in every aspect of vocal arranging and performing began to get them known in Puerto Rico and Latin America. Their performances in major sporting events, as background vocalist with award winning vocalist and bands, and several appearances on entertainment TV programs has earned them their place as one of the most enduring and best-loved vocal groups in Puerto Rico. Truly inspired by groups like Boyzz to Men, Glad, and Take 6, Alpha fashioned their own a cappella style: "a Latin Jazz Gospel vocal band where ALL the instruments are sung instead of played". Get ready to have the most fun you can legally have while listening a cappella. Á Que sabor! Members: Edgar Rios, Abel Martinez, Abi Hernandez, Ludwig Henderson, Sonlys Andino, Shalom Rodriguez, Johnny Davis Figueroa |
2003 |
UndividedUndivided is an outstanding a cappella male sextet formed in the spring of 2001. With a wide range of musical influences such as Latin, Gospel, Contemporary Christian, Reggae, Pop, Jazz, R&B, and Rock, they have created a distinctive style of their own. They are well respected for their tight harmony, amazing blend, original compositions, and arrangements. Undivided seeks to re-invent a cappella music by creating innovative arrangements and positive music for today’s youth. Members: Gregory Gordon (tenor), Ruben Aponte (tenor), David Cortes (tenor), Jose Rodriguez (tenor), Richard Aponte (baritone), Melvinsky Ramirez (bass), Aldino Parchment (Rapper) |
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2002 | 
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The Perfect GentlemenDan Jordan, Tim Reader, Mike Economou, and Jon Campbell make up The Perfect Gentlemen. They have collectively appeared in over 1500 shows, in over 40 states plus tours of England, Germany, Sweden, Russia, Canada, Mexico, and the West Indies. Collective appearances on The Simpsons, ER, Blossom, Home Improvement, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, gold and platinum recordings with Neil Diamond, and appearances with The King's Singers, The Osmond Brothers, David Frost and Jonathan Winters, are just a few of their many entertainment industry credits. Members: Dan Jordan, Tim Reader, Mike Economou, Jon Campbell |
2001 |
Sixth WaveSixth Wave is an a cappella jazz/pop/rock group that performs unaccompanied originals and novel arrangements of familiar tunes. The six singers in the "band" are all accomplished studio and concert singers who can be heard in venues ranging from local concert halls to opera stages, from rock and jazz clubs to movie theatres. Their wide experience allows them to sing a variety of styles, showcasing them as individual soloists as well as a tight jazz/pop/rock ensemble. Because all of the arrangements are created by members of the group, Sixth Wave's sound is fresh and original. The members of Sixth Wave are: Elin Carlson, soprano Cindy Bourquin, soprano Amy Fogerson, alto Gerald White, tenor Gary Rosen, baritone Eric Bradley, bass For more information, please contact Gary Rosen at (818)909-9977 or Amy Fogerson at (323)340-8113, or visit Sixth Wave on the web at www.6thwave.com Members: Elin Carlson, Cindy Bourquin, Amy Fogerson, Gerald White, Gary Rosen, Eric Bradley | 
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2000 | 
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The Perfect GentlemenDan Jordan, Tim Reader, Mike Economou, and Jon Campbell make up The Perfect Gentlemen. They have collectively appeared in over 1500 shows, in over 40 states plus tours of England, Germany, Sweden, Russia, Canada, Mexico, and the West Indies. Collective appearances on The Simpsons, ER, Blossom, Home Improvement, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, gold and platinum recordings with Neil Diamond, and appearances with The King's Singers, The Osmond Brothers, David Frost and Jonathan Winters, are just a few of their many entertainment industry credits. Members: Dan Jordan, Tim Reader, Mike Economou, Jon Campbell |
1999 |
Ja'aWhen you think of Ja'a, think deep, "funkafied" harmonies. These six gentlemen give you the power and the blend of soulful music that settles into the heart. Their vocal sounds give a smooth and sophisticated flow to all the songs that they touch. These brothers of harmony have continued to move beyond the boundaries of contemporary sound displaying their musical influences from jazz, R&B, contemporary a cappella, funk, pop, and gospel. The members of Ja'a share the vision of transcending the conventional barriers in music and are prepared for "Just About Anything," the operative theme which characterizes their music, attitudes, personalities, and the essence of Ja'a. Since their origin at UCLA back in 1995, Ja'a has been acclaimed for their complex harmonies, a knack for vocal instrumentation, and a flair for appealing original arrangements. Their sophisticated sound is a testament to the heart and soul that they invest in their music and performances. Showcasing their versatile style, this sextet has performed from Vegas to LA, San Diego to the Bay and Asia soon on the way. Their spirit and belief in their dream has led to the release of their second CD "Outside the Lines". This group of friends looks forward to sharing their gifts with all who will listen. Members: Francis AJ Alcantara, Roger Mationg, Lars Sahanaja, Paul Santos, Mike Trias, Mikey Whitfield | 
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1998 | 
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MetropolisFormed in February of 1994, Metropolis has come to the attention of national television audiences within the past few years, beginning with their appearance on the pilot episode of Four Floor Show on E! Entertainment Television in June 1995 and the filming of a national Dr. Pepper commercial later that same year. They continue to make appearances in various media, most recently singing jingles for radio commercials and having appeared in the limited release film entitled "Pacino is Missing." The members of Metropolis have performed in a cappella groups on national and local television, film, radio, and in 28 different states and provinces including Florida, Michigan Minnesota, Hawaii, Alberta, Ontario, California, Arizona, and Nevada. They have competed in numerous different vocal styles encompassing Jazz, Doo-Wop, Broadway, R&B, Dixieland, Madrigal, and Opera. Members: Mike McGee, James Sabina, Bob Hartley, Brian |
1997 |
This Side Up |
1996 |
Kaleidoscope |
1995 |
Heart And Soul |
1994 |
Beachfront Property"Beachfront" is not a piece of real estate along the ocean, but it is a hot property nonetheless. Described as sounding like "Manhattan Transfer" meets "Take 6," their smooth singing style combines the rich sounds of jazz with the fun and energy of pop music. They have shared the stage with Mel Torme, "The Four Freshman," "The Hi-los," Kenny Rankin, Crystal Lewis, "The Brothers Four" and "Emerson, Lake & Palmer." The success of Beachfront Property is found not only in a successful blending of harmonies, but in a blending of personalities. "Not everyone can sing in a group like this," says Tom Dustman, Beachfront's artistic director and bass vocalist. "It takes a special person to give, and give, and give." The object is to entertain while also preserving some of America's most beloved classics, he says. "No one person is the star." Achieving this feat takes a great deal of effort and a lot of self-control, as the key is to blend the voices. Beachfront's four-part blend is spun out in seemingly effortless fashion creating mellow and exciting, woven-together-like-cloth chords that treat the listener to arrangements of familiar songs with a whole new sound. | 
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1993 |
Joy Of Six |
1992 | 
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Alley CatsBy bringing their own contemporary style to tunes from the 1950s and 60s, The Alley Cats appeal to fans of all ages, breathing new life into everyone's favorite doo-wop classics. The four members of The Alley Cats are a perfect blend both vocally and personally. More than a decade after they began, Royce Reynolds, whose solid bass vocals create the Cats' musical foundation, and Mando Fonseca, the second tenor always ready with a pun or quick quip, have the ease of familiarity which make their camaraderie and vocal play radiate from the stage. Baritone Sean Devine, whose smooth vocals melt hearts the world over, and newest member Juan Del Castillo, re-creator of all of those soaring 50s first tenor lines, bring their freshness and talent to an already solid foundation of a cappella tradition. Together they are truly the Cat's meow! |
1991 |
Knudsen BrothersIn 1975, the musically talented father a large family (eight of the ten sons were born at the time) introduced his five oldest to a cappella music, barbershop style. Barry, who was 14, sang bass. Kevin, at 12 sang lead. Lynn (11) and Jak (9) sang baritone and Owen (8) sang tenor with occasional help from Jak. It began as a practical hobby to keep the kids off the streets, and was a cappella for they had no money for instruments. They were living in a two bedroom house at the time. Singing for family and friends soon became talent shows, school assemblies, charity affairs and company parties. In 1976 the local SPEBSQSA chapter discovered their talent and loved it. They provided the opportunity for the young Knudsen Brothers to be guests at chapter shows throughout the region. Members: Barry Knudsen, Kevin Knudsen, Lynn Knudsen, Jak Knudsen, Owen Knudsen | 
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