Active Harmony Queens

Ringtones! 2010
Showcase 2009 
U4X 2008 
Mystique 2007 
Boston Accent 2006 
Synchronicity 2004 
Hot Topic 2003 
After Hours 2000 
Change of Heart 1999 
“IMAGES” 1997 
For Heaven’s Sake 1996

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RINGTONES!: 2010

 

Contact: Lindsay Chartier
Website: www.ringtonesqtet.webs.com 

Ringtones!, a young, vibrant barbershop quartet hailing from both sides of the border, formed on New Years Eve 2005. They came together with varying degrees of barbershop experience, from having never sung in a quartet before to having sung several times on the International Stage. Samantha Swanson, Jennifer Wheaton, Julia Borsari and Lindsay Chartier are thrilled to represent Harmony, Inc, as your 2010 Harmony Queens!

COACHING AND TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Quartet / Chorus Coaching
Singing Judge Candidate
Chorus Director
PVIs
anatomy of singing
diction
articulation problems
vocal carebasic music theory
visual performance
fashion for you 

CLASSES

Basic Anatomy of Singing and Pronunciation Problems
Diction for Barbershop Singing
I am in/want a quartet, now what?
Getting the most out of your chorus experience
Building a music team
How to be an effective section leader

SONG LIST
Coming soon!

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SHOWCASE: 2009



 Contact: Kathleen Macdonald
Website: www.Showcasequartet.com

How fitting the name Showcase is for this foursome! They love to sing, to show their best to audiences, and to present special events (songs) in order to tug on the heartstrings of their listeners.

Showcase, an a cappella quartet, started singing together in March 2007 and just two and a half years later became the 2009 International Championship Quartet of Harmony, Inc. All are members of New England Voices in Harmony, an internationally ranked fourth place women’s barbershop chorus from Nashua, New Hampshire. As songs evolve and instruments change, the music flourishes and finds new life. They’re delighted to present Kari-Lynn Knight as the baritone in the new configuration of Showcase. They would be delighted to perform on your next show or function. Showcase offers a variety of songs, fun, and most importantly, a true Showcase experience that you will not soon forget!

Members of Showcase include Kathleen Macdonald (lead), Katrine Dickau (tenor), Kari-Lynn Knight (baritone) and Renée Tramack (bass)

COACHING AND TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Certified Singing Judge
Chorus Director
Quartet / Chorus Coaching
PVI's 

CLASSES

Build a House: Vocal Production Style
How to Interpret a Song
What They See is What You Get (for directors)
Novice Directing
How to “Sell” a Song
More Than Words
Tag Singing
Practice Techniques
Performance Tips
Masters Class – how to form your own winning quartet

SONG LIST

Basin Street Blues
Can’t Help Lovin’ That Man of Mine
Cry Me a River
For Good (from the musical ‘Wicked’)
How Do You Like Your Eggs in the Morning?
If I Had My Way
Love Me
Popular (from the musical ‘Wicked’)
Roxie (from the musical ‘Chicago’)
What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve?

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U4X: 2008



 Contact: Jeanne O'Connor

U4X is a dynamic quartet that has a total of over 135 years of barbershop experience between the 4 of them! Three hail from the Chicago area and the tenor chimes in from Northern NY! Formed in April of 2008, they went on to win the International title that same year! U4X looks forward to sharing their love of music with all audiences and will continue to serve Harmony as singers and educators, spreading their knowledge of this wonderful hobby with many! They would be happy to be part of your special event!

Members of U4X include Lynn Randall (lead), Katie Taylor (tenor), Lauren Lindeman (baritone) and Jeanne O'Connor (bass).

COACHING AND TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Certified Singing Judge
Certified Music Judge
(Practicing) Presentation Judge -Music Educator
Quartet / Chorus Coaching
PVI's

CLASSES

vocal production
music reading 101, 102
music analyst 103a, 103b
directing 101 - 104

SONG LIST

If I Had You
I Get By With a Little Help From My Friends
It's a Brand New Day
It's Impossible
One For My Baby
Sentimental Gentleman From Georgia
The Sunshine of Your Smile
Too Marvelous for Words

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MYSTIQUE: 2007



Contact:  Lynda Mason
Website: http://www.nfcaharmony.com/mystique

Mystique’s magical, musical journey began in 2003 sharing their music with audiences in the US and Canada. They are from Buffalo, NY and Ridgeway, ON. They love performing and they love coaching to help others enjoy harmonizing. They are sponsors of the Area 3 Aspire Award, which is given to the highest scoring quartet.

Mystique is proud to represent Harmony, Inc. as 2007 International Champions or Harmony Queens. This past year found them teaching Master Classes and education days in two areas. Shows and events ranged from small groups to chapter shows and large amphitheatres. There is no audience too small for the group to entertain and to spread their joy with music.

Members of Mystique include Carol Zeffiro (lead), Lynda Mason (tenor), Gail Higgins (baritone) and Karin Kirkham (bass)

COACHING AND TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Coaching choruses & quartets – presentation and singing
Singing Basics

SONG LIST

Never Say “Never Again”, Again
Time After Time
If You Love Me, Really Love Me
Fit As A Fiddle
Goodbye Medley
Glory Of Love
When I Sing
The Lord Is Good To Me
Make Someone Happy
The Very Thought Of You
Little Things Mean A Lot
I Wanna Be Around
Wonderful World
In My Life
Close To You
Crazy
Love at Home
When I Lift Up My Head
The Man I Love (5 part) with “Images” Sue Trenchard

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BOSTON ACCENT: 2006



Contact: Cheryl Brusket
Website: www.bostonaccentquartet.com

Boston Accent just can't get enough of a cappella singing, and are known for having tons of fun on and off stage! The quartet was formed in 1999, and since then, the ladies have enjoyed meeting new people and performing for audiences in both the United Stated and Canada. We are proud to represent Harmony Inc. as the 2006 Harmony Queens. We are especially delighted to announce the release of our new CD, "Boston Accent: Crowned and Dangerous." Boston Accent looks forward to many more years of music, fun, and friendship!

Members of Boston Accent include Cheryl Brusket (lead), Ruth Berman (tenor), Julie Jeffery (baritone), Karen Rourke (bass).

SONG LIST

This is it!
I've Got the World on a String
Love Letters
Love Medley
"Haht of my Haht"
If you Love me Really Love Me
One Fine Day
World War Medley
Love of My Life
Red Hot Mama Medley
Happy Together
My Wonderful One
Help, I'm Turning into My Parents
Cabaret
Witchcraft
Crazy Bout Ya Baby
Mama's Gone Medley
Aint Misbehavin’
It's Only a Paper Moon

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SYNCHRONICITY: 2004



Contact: Jeanne Crowell
Website: www.synchquartet.com

Synchronicity was formed in June 2002 with the intention of making beautiful music, entertaining audiences, and having a great time doing both! They are delighted to have experienced the ultimate reward – winning their gold medals and crowns at the 2004 Harmony, Inc. International Quartet Competition! They have performed for audiences both large and small, and young and old. Synchronicity looks forward to many more opportunities to spread their joy of singing in the coming year through barbershop shows and youth barbershop festivals.

Members of Synchronicity include Kathleen Macdonald (lead), Liane Iannuzzo (tenor), Debbie Borsari (baritone) and Jeanne Swanson (bass).

SONG LIST

A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes
At the End of the Day
Bye Bye Baby Medley
Fit as a Fiddle
Friends
I'm Afraid the Masquerade is Over
Irish Blessing
Let the Rest of the World Go By
Merry Christmas, Darling
Mood Indigo
Mr. Sandman
Once Upon a Time
Redhead
Slow Boat to China
Star Spangled Banner
Under the Boardwalk
What'll I Do?
When the Midnight Choo Choo Leaves for Alabam
When There's Love at Home
Without a Song

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HOT TOPIC: 2003



Contact: Jennifer Griffith
Website: www.harmonize.com/hottopic

Hot Topic, based in Indiana, really knows how to “heat up the stage”, and strives to entertain audiences of all ages with a unique blend of humor, style and musicality. They have been entertaining audiences with their sassy-classy musical style since they formed in the fall of 2001. This young quartet first competed in Harmony Incorporated’s Area 4 contest in June 2002 and continued on to win the International contest just a year later.

Members of Hot Topic include Lynn Hughes (lead), Sheri Wildt (tenor), Kris Rector (baritone), and Debi Miller (bass).

SONG LIST

After You've Gone
All of Me
Come Take Your Place
Deed I Do
I Wanna Be Around
I've Got the World on a String
If I Love Again
It Is Well
Once in a Lifetime
One of Those Songs (as sung by The Barons)
One Step Dixie
Pal of My Cradle Days
Sentimental Gentleman
Sing Sing Sing/Swing Medley
This Could Be the Start of Something Big

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AFTER HOURS: 2000



Contact: Lindsay Chartier
Website: www.afterhours2000.com

After Hours was born in February 2000 with four members of varying experience and expertise from Montreal Chapter. Since then, they have had the honour and privilege of representing Harmony, Inc. and their choruses on many shows throughout Canada and the United States, including a performance on the World Harmony Jamboree in Montreal during the 2003 men's Barbershop Harmony Society convention.

Members of After Hours include Maria Gabriella (lead), Morgan Lacroix (tenor), Stacy Hugman-Frenette (baritone) and Lindsay Chartier (bass).

SONG LIST

Baritone Blues
Deed I Do
For Once in My Life
Friends
Love Me, and the World is Mine
Sentimental Gentleman from Georgia
Somewhere Out There
Swing Down Chariot
They All Call It Canada
What Would I Do Without My Music
When Day is Done 

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CHANGE OF HEART: 1999



Contact: Janet Foster
Website: www.changeofheartquartet.org

Change of Heart has been singing together since 1993 and they won the International Championship to become Harmony Queens in 1999. Most recently, they were honored to represent Harmony, Inc. at the Ladies Association of British Barbershop Singers’ International Quartet Contest in Wales in October, 2005. They were also awarded the 2002 Image of Harmony award for service to their community, chorus, Area, and Harmony, Inc. They regularly serve on the faculty of the Harmony, Inc. international educational school (Harmony Intensive Training School).

Members of Change of Heart include Janet Foster (tenor), Sara Stone (lead), Susan Spencer (baritone) and Beverly Miller (bass) who joined the quartet in 2003.

SONG LIST

Crazy 'Bout Ya Baby
Cry Baby
Friends
Indiana (Back Home in Indiana)
It is Well with my Soul
Lion Sleeps Tonight
Love-Eyes Medley
One More Minute
Straighten Up and Fly Right
Take Me Home Country Roads
There, I've Said it Again
Walkin' After Midnight
You're in Wrong with the Right Baby/How Come You Do Me Medley

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“IMAGES”: 1997



Contact: Carol Zeffiro
Website: http://www.nfcaharmony.com/images

This active quartet hails from the Buffalo, NY area. They have been entertaining for many years and as Harmony Queens they represented Harmony, Inc at the 2000 World Harmony Jamboree in Kansas City. “IMAGES” is a two-time winner of the Chris Scott Service Award. They sponsor the Image of Harmony Award which recognizes quartets for extraordinary service to their organization. The first recording, “Almost Like Being in Love” was released in 1999. Their second, “Images” of Christmas”, was released in 2005. Both are available at www.A-cappella.com.

Members of “IMAGES” include Sue Trenchard (lead), Lynda Mason (tenor), Carol Zeffiro (baritone) and Karin Kirkham (bass).

COACHING AND TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Coaching choruses and quartets – Presentation and/or Singing
Sing Your Part Smart (individual classes)
Singing Basics

SONG LIST

The Whippoorwill Song
Nevertheless
I Didn’t Want To Fall
Once In A While
Mr. Sandman
In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning
Fly Me To The Moon
Once In Every Life
The Moment I Saw Your Eyes
Where Is Love
Almost Like Being In Love
Wonderful World
Zing! Went The Strings Of My Heart
Someone To Watch Over Me
Come Rain Or Come Shine
Blue Skies
There I’ve Said It Again
Always
Star Spangled Banner
Beautiful Saviour
Merry Christmas, Darling
I’ve Got The World On A String

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FOR HEAVEN'S SAKE: 1996



Contact: Mary Ann Wert
Website: www.homestead.com/HI96Q/

For Heaven’s Sake began in 1994 and went on to win the Harmony, Inc. International Quartet Contest in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1996. They represented Harmony, Inc. at the World Harmony Jamboree in Anaheim, California in July 1999, were selected to perform at the first-ever Sing 2001! A Cappella Celebration held in Nashville, TN, and have produced three CDs - "What A Wonderful World"
(nominated for a 1998 Contemporary A Cappella Recording Award (CARA) for Best Barbershop Album),
"Now and Again” and "I Wish You Love".

Members of For Heaven’s Sake include Laurie Shepherd (lead), Lorie Autote (tenor), Mary Ann Wert (baritone) and Katie Taylor (bass).

COACHING AND TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Coaching quartets or choruses:
Showmanship, Vocal techniques, Interpretation, Writing Intros and Tags.
PVIs - singing basics

CLASSES

Building a Better Chorus or Quartet
Warm Ups for the FUN of It
Taking the Stage
Transposing Made Easy
Music reader 101, 102
Music Analyst 103a 103b
Directing 101, 102
Makeup and wardrobe analysis

SONG LIST

Anytime at All
Bundle of Old Love Letters
'Cause I'm A Blonde
Chattanooga Choo Choo
Chordbusters' March
Fever
Goodbye World, Goodbye
Gospel Medley
Happy Together
Hey Good Lookin'
I Dreamed a Dream
I Got Rhythm
I Hear Music
I Love a Piano
I Only Have Eyes for You
I Wish You Love
I'm Always Chasing Rainbows
l'll Never Pass This Way Again
Lost in the Stars
May I Never Love Again
My Way
Old St. Louis
Rock-A-Bye Baby
Something's Coming
Stars and Stripes Forever
This Is Some Lucky Day
This Is the Moment
This Little Piggy Went to Market
What a Wonderful World
What Would I Do Without My Music?
You Make Me Feel So Young