Total Experience Gospel Choir
Under the direction of its founder and director, Patrinell Wright, bursts with love, joy and enthusiasm humanity! It is hailed as one of the Paciifc Northwests finest and most soulful ensembles. The group began in 1973 in SE Seattle, the heart of one of the nations most diverse neiborhoods. Todayıs choir is of all ages.
Tickets are $20 - reserved seating. Available from the box office 360-753-8586. Directions
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| 1st Place | Total Experience Gospel Choir |
| 2nd Place | Kickshaw |
| 3rd Place | Studio One |
| Best Original Arrangement | "Bald Headed Men" by the SassyCats |
| Audience Favorite | Total Experience Gospel Choir |
Akafellas, from Olympia, WA, have enjoyed bringing their unique style of a cappella music and comedy to Northwest audiences for almost three years now. They have sung for Vice President Al Gore, produced and performed their own two-hour (whew!) a cappella show, and, one occasion, even induced labor (we sang at a baby shower and a few hours later, momıs water broke). Note the Akafellas will not be held responsible for any children born as a result of tonightıs performance. The Akafellas are Jon, Noel, Kurt, Scott and Greg.
Kickshaw hales from the great Northwestern United States - Seattle, Washington. Theyıve been mixing up their Groovalistic-Funkappellaı and pounding the Northwest pavement for about 3 years now, playing hundreds of dates in the city, at area grade and college level schools, and almost any type of event and concert situation you can imagine - all the time giving each audience a unique, mouth-musicı experience. With their groove-driven songs, crafty vocal arrangements, skilled improvisational jam sessions, and the ability to create the sounds of numerous instruments with only their mouths, Kickshaw creates an energy from the stage that you can feel with every beat of the music.
MeasureXMeasure has been thrilling audiences all across the country since 1995. Those who see this group of talented young men perform are continually amazed and delighted at what can be done with the human voice. Thumpinı vocal percussion, ground-shaking vocal bass, lush vocal harmonies, and powerful lead vocals - all combine to create a sonic experience that leaves spectators not believing their ears!
Rapid Pulse is a high energy A Cappella group based in Ellensburg, Washington. Since their formation in early 1999 these five guys have "Wowed" audiences all over the Northwest with only the power of the voice. So sit back and get ready to let The Pulse rock you with a little Jazz, Funk, and Pop, all without ever picking up an instrument.
The SassyCats are purrrfectly thrilled to be on stage for the Sweeps after watching from the back row last year as a newly formed group. With extensive backgrounds in musical theatre, Jen, Rebekka, and Monica love creating innovative presentations of great tunes from many genres and strutting their stuff in many settings.
Seattle Style These four ladies have been together for three years this month. They earned the right to represent the Pacific Northwest Region, for the 3rd time at the most recent Sweet Adeline International contest held in Atlanta, GA.. last October. Not only are they the current 1999 Regional champions, but he have also won an a cappella contest at Freighthouse Squire in Tacoma competing against both men and women. They have performed at numerous community events and shows in the Pacific Northwest including being the first FEMALE guest quartet in years to grace the stage at the menıs Forest Grove competition weekend
Studio One is an a cappella quartet from the Pacific Northwest. Members hail from Seattle and Lynden Washington, and Calgary Alberta. Singing together since 1977, we enjoy singing a variety of music styles, including Doo-Wap, Vocal Jazz, Barbershop and Gospel. Studio One is also involved in conducting workshops for a cappella groups and musical youth outreach programs.
Total Experience Gospel Choir, under the direction of its founder and director, Patrinell Wright, bursts with love, joy and enthusiasm humanity! It is hailed as one of the Paciifc Northwests finest and most soulful ensembles. The group began in 1973 in SE Seattle, the heart of one of the nations most diverse neiborhoods. Todayıs choir is of all ages.