2000 Participating Groups
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Ac Rock is one of America's great a cappella quartets, singing classic rock 'n roll favorites from the 1950s through the 1980s. Ac Rock sings boomer rock in stunning vocal harmony without instrumental accompaniment. It's an engaging mix of tightly-crafted music and freewheeling humor that pleases audiences of all ages. Ac Rock performs for corporate events, conventions, industrial shows, charity auctions and stunt marketing events all over the country. Centrally based in Chicago, Ac Rock has easy access to all parts of the US and Canada. Summer festivals, school shows and private parties, too. Ac Rock is the right group for your group.Members: JD Mathein, Chris Brown, Paul Iams, Mark MacLean
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Blue Skies
Blue Skies, consisting of Patti Lupo, Susan Prischmann, Paul Zimmerman, and Greg Jasperse, has been performing in the Chicagoland area for 3 years. This versitile group has played the Taste of Chicago, festivals, corporate functions, Broadway nights and Oscar parties. Their love of vocal music and group singing brought them together, and during the month of December they sing with the acclaimed Christmas group, The Caroling Party. While not performing with Blue Skies, these singers work in all aspects of music...recording, arranging, teaching, theatre, bands and concert work.Members: Susan Prischmann, Paul Zimmerman, Patti Lupo, Greg Jasperse
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Chapter 6
The group's boundless range and appeal has resulted in one of the most diverse touring schedules in the music industry. Whether at an opera house, symphony hall, campus, church, corporate or community event, or aboard a cruise ship, Chapter 6 is right at home. Opera houses are often repeat clients, while the Association for the Promotion of Collegiate Activities' audiences named Chapter 6 "Entertainer of the Year" (2005). Chapter 6 has performed theatrical pops programs with over ten major metropolitan symphony orchestras in association with The Symphonic Pops Consortium, yet returns to the intimate classroom where the group has conducted over a hundred master-classes for high school choirs. Finally, their Christmastime concert is a favorite among churches and arts venues offering holiday programming.
Listen to:
Jump Jive n’ Wail | Listen to:
Istanbul
Members: Jarrett Johnson, Brian Owens, Aarion D. Stonecipher, Charles Bosworth, John Musick, Luke Menard
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| | The Dazzling Diamonds
Four young High School girls from Grand Ledge, Michigan have spent the last year on their U.S. "tour"--an experience never dreamed of when the quartet was formed just over two years ago. Since then, the girls have taken first place in a central Michigan high school barber shop competition (while still in middle school), won the 1999 International Rising Star, Young Women in Harmony competition in San Antonio, Texas last July and made guest appearances at the 1999 Sweet Adeline International Convention in Atlanta, Georgia. Kelli, Katie, Ashley and Kristen are all members of the Water Wonderland Chorus, active in their high school music program, participate in several sports and are all honor students. |
| | Delusions of Grandeur
Delusions of Grandeur is an all male septet hailing from Blooington, Indiana. The group has come a long way since it's humble beginnings in Fall of 1995. Undergoing massive reconstruction just this past year, D.O.G. only holds one returning founder. The younger members have vowed to keep the group strong at IU and with the same performance quality of the original, created five years ago. Delusions combines high-impact songs with vocal percussion and an award-winning stage presence. With shows all over the U.S., D.O.G. is available to travel at all times.Members: Mickey Seidenstein, Mike Landau, John Flower, Micheal Jordan, Todd Gallet, Matt Scheaffer, Todd Pritts
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 | | elmoTHUMM
elmoThumm formed in 97 as a gathering of a cappella lovers, has collectively been on the scene from Broadway to barbershop, cruise lines and major tours. Openings include: The Beach Boys, Ben Vereen, Bobby McFerrin, and numerous competitions under the names The Sound (Chicago) and Speakeasy (Detroit). elmo Thumm's first performance was as a national finalist in the Lever "Singing In the Shower" contest. As more requests arrive, ET continues to work on a full-length stage show as well as recording demo materials and jingles for local radio and TV.Members: Adam Westmoreland, Ed Pendleton, Greg Vaden, Jason Miller
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Listen Up!
Harmony, humor and vocal pyrotechnics. Listen Up! delivers a truly unique approach to Jewish entertainment. Our performances create a special connection families and communities across the US. See our website (link below) for testimonials, videos of our rehearsal and performances, and information about our recordings.Members: Rebecca Singer, Steve Singer, Michael Mendelson, Moshe Mann
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 | | Three Men and A Tenor
For 19 years, Paul, Chuck, Mark and Glenn, have been winning over audiences in so many ways. With almost 2.500 performances, including sharing the stage with American legends like Chuck Berry, Dionne Warwick, Bob Newhart, Peter Cetera, Pat Boone, Lee Greenwood and The Beach Boys, 3MT has also been featured national entertainment for corporate conventions and conferences, as well as major festivals and fairs.
Paul, Chuck, Mark and Glenn formed a vocal group expecting to sing only one song together at Michigan State University to help fill concert time in a men's chorus concert. Since that very humble beginning over 18 years ago, these guys have had some amazing musical moments. In 2006, Three Men and a Tenor was voted the "Best Entertainment in Michigan", and the group is loved all over the world.Members: Paul, Chuck, Glenn, Mark
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Complete list of 2000 participants
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 :
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David Wilner (Chicago)
David Wilner competed in the Chicago Harmony Sweepstakes with Blind Man’s Bluff and Fiveplay, winning First Place, Audience Favorite, and Best Original Song with each group. During his six years in Blind Man’s Bluff, David toured nationally and recorded five albums. He also spent seven years with the classic rock quartet Ac•Rock, recording two albums. Today, David emcees events throughout the Chicagoland area and performs in the band The Four C Notes. He has been the regional producer of the Chicago Harmony Sweepstakes since 2017.
P.O. Box 4502, Naperville, IL 60567
847-226-3366
david@davidwilner.com
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