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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.

March 15th, 2025 - 7.30pm

WASHINGTON CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

512 Washington St. NW, Olympia, WA 98501

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2024 Pacific Northwest Champions

J209

J209 is a contemporary Christian a cappella group with a mission to uplift the younger generations of today. Based out of South Jordan Utah, this brand new group is set to hit the ground running with covers of popular Christian rock songs. With powerful arrangements and compelling harmonies, J209's 7 mixed member group is sure to set hearts on fire.



2025 Participating Groups

Minor Adjustment
Minor Adjustment is a contemporary co-ed a cappella group from Seattle. Catch them at various concerts in the area, or reach out for a private event!Members: Marissa Kranz, Mykhanh Pham, Kelly Ryan, Emily Aoki Yamashita, Shreya Manjunath, Isabelle Gomez, Ashley Watt, Cass Cunningham, Don Zheng, Neil Little, Duncan Boehle, Kevin Zhao

Puget Sound Company
Puget Sound Co. is an 8-member vocal ensemble founded in Seattle in October 2018. We specialize in unaccompanied musical performance, using only our voices to cover popular artists from The Beatles to Fleetwood Mac to Ariana Grande and more.Members: Taylor VanDuser, Lindsay Dawson, Michael Tappel, Sean Callahan, Connor Hartling, Shana Emile, Katie Gary, Danny Lacker, Drew O'Connell

Quayside Voices
Quayside Voices is a Canadian vocal band that performs with a true passion for a cappella. Stephanie, Troy, Danjel, Elyse and Aerhyn are the quintet. In their 10th season, their shows are elevated with movement to captivate audiences. They are musicians in residence at Braid Street Studios and are the 2024 recipients for the Best Original Arrangement and Best Original Song at the Pacific North-West Harmony Sweepstakes. With a true belief that A Cappella is for everyone, Quayside honours this principle with continued connection and collaboration, whether it be through community events, local schools, or partnering with other groups. Members: Stephanie Lam, Elyse Kantonen, Troy Martell, Aerhyn Lau, Danjel Young

Sorella
Sorella is the contemporary vocal ensemble of Seattle Girls Choir. Directed by Lauren Kastanas, this high-school ensemble performs in pop, folk, and contemporary styles, with a focus on independent ensemble singing. Seattle Girls Choir, under the leadership of Artistic Director Sarra S. Doyle, is a community that provides young singers with a high-quality music education and a place to belong. Founded in 1982, Seattle Girls Choir provides a comprehensive and progressive choral education with an emphasis on vocal technique, musical literacy, and ensemble performance. The organization provides six sequential levels of instruction for choristers in kindergarten through high school, and training choir for beginners, and the contemporary vocal ensemble Sorella. Members: Adele Shuman, Aethere Ayer, Bryn Fleck, Cecilia Fontana, Emily Jade Louscher, Eva Nelson, Makena Shephard, Megan Haberkorn, Sophia Cao, Sophia McCarthy, Sophie Bartscher

Stage Appropriate
If Broadway and a cappella had a baby with a big, bright smile and jazz hands, it would be Stage Appropriate. Founded in 2022, this group of friends has performed at such prestigious locations as the Great Figgy Pudding Caroling Competition, Expedia conference rooms, and their friend Betsy s flower garden. From belting Broadway ballads to harmonizing Disney tunes, they bring the magic of the stage to every note they sing. Whether you're a fan of the classics like 'The Sound of Music' or you can't get enough of 'Into the Woods,' they've got a song (and a smile) for you.Members: Cele Wolman, Rachel Sacramento Coloma, Helen Jones, Pam Policastri, Dave Johnson, Ignacio Coloma, Maneesh Augustine

The Pillage People
Like a tidal wave crashing against an unsuspecting shore, The Pillage People be here t' raid once more in the bountiful waters of The Harmony Sweepstakes! We takes no prisoners, because then we'd have to feed them. Cap'n Ramsay and his pirate crew are ready to split yer sides once more (with laughter, not swords!). The booty we be lustin' for tonight is the elusive Audience Favorite award. If we can't actually steal yer gold, we hopes instead t' win yer vote! This be truly one of our favorite shows t' raid, because ye makes us feel so welcome. Yar!Members: Roy Rasera, Ramsay 'RC' Cowlishaw, Mike Haines, Mike Mendyke, Shawn Dudley

Verdant
Verdant is an award-winning professional a cappella group located in Eugene, Oregon. Established in 2016, our name is inspired by the lush greens of our home state. From our 2nd place win at Harmony Sweepstakes 2022, to creating our recent EP Daybreak, we imbue everything we do with our unique style and flair. Together we shape dynamic, compelling arrangements of songs from a variety of genres, including Top-40, indie pop, classic rock, and more.Members: Cameron Graham-Mask, Cassidy Finch, Chad Lowe, Connor Eyler, David Fowler, Lexy Menjivar-Grueskin, Rami Holmes

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Interested in Performing?

We are always seeking groups who would like to participate in our events.

Groups of any style are welcome, but you must have between 3 and 12 members. We have a rule book which explains many of the details of the event, which you can see by clicking here. All groups must audition in order to compete. Generally this is done by sending a current tape and photo, although live auditions are sometimes arranged. The purpose of the audition is to make sure the group is appropriate for the Festival and to help the Director determine the performance order. If a group has competed previously, the audition process may be waived.

How to enter

Please send music and photos to the regional director :

Victoria Montrose (Pacific Northwest) The Pacific Northwest Regional Festival is sponsored and produced by Masterworks Choral Ensemble (MCE). Victoria is the Business Manager of MCE, as well as a board member and proud tenor. MCE is a Southwestern Washington community chorus dedicated to performance, community service, music education and leadership in the arts. Their mission is to perform sacred and secular choral, orchestral and newly commissioned works; to participate in community service activities and to provide a leadership role in developing, sponsoring and broadening the vocal arts.

PO Box 1091, Olympia, WA 98501-1090
360-491-3305 x5
masterworkschoral (at) gmail.com


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