Jackie Chisholm (Boston) The Bubs Foundation, formed by alumni of the Tufts University Beelzebubs A cappella singing group, has had a historic mission since 1991 of supporting vocal music programs in Boston-area public schools. With the relentless need to reduce public school budgets, music education programs have been substantially reduced or eliminated. The Bubs Foundation is proud to have contributed over $50,000 in grants to 60 music programs thus far. In addition to its annual grant-making activity, the Bubs Foundation has decided to take a more focused approach to leveraging the principal tenet of the Beelzebubs organization, namely "Fun Through Song". The Foundation will also create and implement a cappella music programs in economically underprivileged middle schools and community agencies.concert hall. More information at www.blenderful.com
1 Sheila Ave.
Woburnt, MA , 01801
781-640-5902
jtchisholm@yahoo.com
Andrew Blendermann (Chicago) is a member of Chicago Voice Exchange, three-time winners of the Chicago Harmony Sweepstakes ('95, '97, '99). He decided to step behind the scenes of the Sweeps, and is still co-producing the show with Chicago's long-time host, Gary Podolsky. CVX is still together, and performing all over the Chicagoland area. Andrew is also an accomplished solo vocalist and pianist, and he performs in piano bars, theaters, restaurants, cabarets, weddings and the occasional concert hall. More information at www.blenderful.com
606 N. Wilshire Dr.
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
847-749-4994
sweeps@blenderful.com
Rol Sharrette (Rocky Mountain) has been helping with the Denver SweepsÊoperation as state CASA Ambassador for the past five years. He's produced everything from stage musicals to concerts to vocal competitions, and he's been doing itÊfor too long to admit. From starting a vocal group career on radio (when that was possible) that took him to New York network TV shows, to ten years of "studio singing" (yes, jingles) to producingÊfirstÊout-of-New YorkÊproductions ofÊ"Music Man" and "Sound of Music" along withÊa dozen others in the '60s, and a stint as college special events and programs director, then toÊthe political scene as Michigan's Deputy State Arts Council Director in the heat of '70s growth, and finally TV and interactiveÊmedia producer for the J.Walter Thompson Agency. He's recently beenÊproducing a cappella and vocal jazz events for the Colorado Vocal Jazz Society, and has many national affiliations including fellow of the Recording Academy (Grammies). Two years agoÊRol produced andÊdirected the world premiere of a jazz theater show called "Suite William" at the Colorado Shakespeare Festival. He reports, "great anticipation in my first chance to put together the greatÊRocky Mountain Sweeps!"
Please contact Debbie Faber
3681 Chestnut Lane
Westminster, CO 80031
720 290 2761
weebeecostumes@comcast.net
Peter Neushul (Los Angeles) A successful businessman by day Peter was a member of the seven time medalists "139th St Quartet" who also have claim to fame by appearing on two episodes of "Cheers" and an appearance on "Nightcourt" singing barbershop. Peter also sang with Neil Diamond on his Christmas recording.
20406 Earl St
Torrence CA 90503
310-543-1902
its_petern@yahoo.com
Please contact Will Hamblet
(323) 660-0321
willhamblet@adelphia.net
Colette Thompson (New York)
Colette Thompson has directed or performed in over eleven vocal ensembles, with her group, Stay Tuned, placing 3rd in the 1998 New York Regional of the Harmony Sweepstakes; Colette has performed/recorded with Lukas Foss, Leonard Bernstein, Jesse Norman, Peter, Paul & Mary, and James Levine A billboard-ranked singer/songwriter, she has also managed several events, including, Christmas at NYU, Complex at the Duplex, and An Evening with The Real Group at NYC's Symphony Space. With performances televised via major news programs including Good Morning America, The Today Show, CNN, and NY1, she is a promoter, producer, adjudicator and an ambassador of vocal music worldwide.
128 Fort Greene Place
Suite 1B
Brooklyn, NY 11217
917-442-2011
Colette.thompson @ mac.com
Gary Witley (Pacific Northwest) is sponsored and produced by Masterworks Chorale Ensemble (MCE). MCE is a Southwestern Washington community chorus dedicated to performance, community service, music education and leadership in the arts. Our 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.
2640 Sleepy Creek Lane NE
Olympia, WA 98506-9651
360-236-0301
gwitley @ visionseed.com
Ted Donat (Mid Atlantic) has been producing the Mid-Atlantic Regional for five years to sellout crowds at The Birchmere Music Hall in Alexandria. Ted has been singing, writing, arranging and producing music for over 20 years. Ted's competitive a cappella experience began in earnest in 1984, when he joined the Amherst College Zumbyes, who would win the coveted Silver Chord Bowl two years running. Ted settled in New York City in 1987, where he would sing in several a cappella groups and play in a number of bands. Most notably, Ted sang with the group Downtown Vocals, which he would eventually go on to direct. In 1999, Ted relocated to the DC area and joined dcVocals, assuming the musical director mantle of that group in 2000. In 2004, Ted left dcVocals in order to concentrate on writing and playing with his original music project (the kind with instruments) - The Slow Burn
3817 Prince William Drive
Fairfax, VA 22031
Phone: (703) 373-5251
Fax: (703) 564-5624
tdonat at gmail.com
Nate George (San Francisco)
PO Box D
San Anselmo, CA 94960
415-455-8602
nate at singers.com