2007 Results

Corner Pocket: is an a cappella quartet based out of LA that performs doo-wop, barbershop and contemporary pop tunes. They have performed onboard 5-Star Cruise Ships, in Las Vegas and around Southern California.

Members: Michael Luginbill – 1st Tenor, Michael Landau – 2nd Tenor, Joel Dalton - Baritone, George Artope - Bass

Down 4 the Count - is an a cappella vocal jazz ensemble whose specialty is swing. They began singing together in September of 2003, and after a one-year hiatus are really excited to be performing together again. Down 4 The Count performs mostly original arrangements, frequently with original lyrics; every member of the group has arranged at least one chart for D4TC. Although the ensemble members are currently scattered across Southern California from Long Beach to Camarillo, they make it a priority to get together to sing at least once a week. That's the plan, anyway; mostly they just laugh for two hours.

Members: Colleen Keene, Francesca Delfin, Genevieve Artadi, Matt Reynolds and Andreas Preponis

Out of Context - OoC is a 14+-1 person (only 8 will be performing on any given number) mixed a cappella group that performs various styles of contemporary music, ranging from easy listening to hard rock and beyond, without any instruments besides the human voice. We are strongly committed to having fun on and off the stage, and our screening process ensures every member is willing to make a fool of him/herself in public. Since its beginnings in 1997, OoC has grown in talent and notoriety, and a week doesn't go by when we prove ourselves aptly named.

Members: Emily Russell ˆ soprano, Jessica Edwards ˆ soprano, Dahye Song ˆ alto, Chithra Krishnamurthy ˆ alto, Soyoung Park ˆ alto, Borching Su ˆ tenor, Douglas Tham ˆ tenor, Arthur Fitzmaurice ˆ tenor, John Shen ˆ baritone, Dan Kahn ˆ baritone, Albert Wu ˆ bass, Xan Sonn ˆ bass (only eight singers will perform during any given number)

Renaissance - is an all a cappella quintet, dedicated to showcasing and preserving the critical art form of street corner style; doo-wop singing. The group is equally adaptable to film, TV & stage as they are beneath the street lamp. Not just another singing group, Renaissance intertwines social and cultural awareness themes in their music offering "food for the spirit" as well as the soul. Whether it's a soul stirring tribute to the legendary Sam Cooke, love songs for the ladies, Black History themed conscious music or a rousing Gospel celebration, their superb vocal skills shine through. These Cats can flat out sing and their infectious energy is quite entertaining as they transport their audience to another space and time.

Members: Maurice Kitchen (1st , 2nd tenor & Baritone) Torre  Brannon (Bass & 2nd tenor), Kwame Alexander,2nd, 1st & Bass), Anthony Snead (Baritone) Charles (Sonny) Banks

Moira Smiley & VOCO - Hailing from Los Angeles, and just named as honored representative of western U.S. & Canada at the International Folk Alliance Music Conference, Moira Smiley & VOCO is a fiery roots vocal band making new song as it pulls on roots of Eastern European and Appalachian harmony and rhythm. "The multilingual singing of Smiley's VOCO ensemble is especially fascinating" (Los Angeles Times).

Members: Moira Smiley – Lead Vocals, body percussion, Jess Basta - Vocals, body percussion, Christine Enns - Vocals, body percussion, John Ballinger - Vocals, body percussion.