2012 Participating Groups
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Down 4 The Count has changed a lot since they were awarded 2nd place at the 2003 Los Angeles Harmony Sweepstakes. The accomplishments of the earlier Down 4 The Count were mostly made by different individuals who have since left the ensemble, but some of those included winning Best Arrangement at two previous LA Harmony Sweepstakes, winning 1st place at the 2009 San Diego A Cappella Competition, and opening for Rockapella in 2010. Regrettably, 60% of the group left in June of 2010. Fortunately, two immeasurably talented singers expressed interest in auditioning for the group: Christine Tavares (formerly of VOCO) and Vincent Johnson (of the Four Freshmen). After a months-long search, the perfect fifth member was found: tenor and vocal percussionist Jason Lingle, graduate of Berklee School of Music and former member of the Paige Cavanaugh trio. D4TC is excited to be back at the Los Angeles Harmony Sweepstakes after a two-year hiatus with new members because it's like bringing a new boyfriend home to meet Mom. Despite having experienced so much change, Down 4 The Count is much the same as it was at its inception: a remarkably low-drama group of very talented people who sing fun, clever, and innovative vocal arrangements.
Members: Colleen Keene, Penny Watson, Christine Tavares, Jason Lingle, Vincent Johnson
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Frequency is a 7-member all-vocal "A cappella" band located in Orange County, California and focused on the great pop-rock songs of the 70s, 80s, 90s, and today! We pride ourselves on bringing a passion and energy to the music that comes straight from the human voice—the most versatile instrument ever created!
Members: Jammie Hampton, Marleena Coulston, Kendra Lynch, Elan Jimenez, Bradley Hampton, Tom Keyes, Gabriel Arguello
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Mixed Q - The two male members belong to the Santa Monica Oceanaires Barbershop chorus and have sung with each other for many years. The ladies joined the Oceanaires in January 2010 as part of an extension course offered by the Oceanaires through West Los Angeles College. After the spring show in April 2010 (Graduation Day for the members of the class ) the women were asked if they would like to form a mixed quartet, and they said YES! Since then they have sung at various occasions for the Oceanaires, on behalf of the Masters of Harmony for their annual Christmas Float Parades held in Santa Fe Springs, Ca. and at various private functions and parties .
Members: Judith Hithe (Lead and Bari), David Zasloff (Bari and Lead), Eileen Erickson (Tenor), David Erickson (Bass)
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Quadraphonics - Although this quartet has only been together a little over a year, the members of the group have decades of quartet experience. In October of 2011, they competed against 25 other quartets from the Evergreen District & ultimately won the contest holding the highest scores in all three judging categories of Music, Singing and Presentation..
Members: Ken Potter (Tenor), Dean Waters (Lead), Bryan Jones (Bari), Steve Morin (Bass)
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Storeytime is an upbeat, versatile vocal group featuring five talented singers including the incredible Patrick Storey. Patrick was born with autism and a great gift for music. He is an incredible musician who thrills and inspires audiences. The group was founded in 2009, and they have since performed at various clubs and events throughout the Los Angeles area. Storeytime is honored to be part of the Harmony Sweepstakes this year!
Members: Beth Rohde (soprano), Kieran Moriah (alto), Michael Kohl (alto/tenor/utility), Jamey Schrick (tenor), Patrick Storey (baritone)
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Traffic Jam drives all over Southern California to perform for you at county fairs, farmers markets, festivals, competitions, coffee shops, open mic nights, holiday parties, and private functions. TJ's out-of-the-box arrangements and chill attitude make every show fascinating, fun, and always worth the drive.
Members: Joanna Silverman (Soprano), Sara Steinberg (Soprano), Lindsey Raddatz (Alto), Andy Heroy (Tenor), Tavis Larkham (Tenor), Paul Mendoza (Baritone), Ryan Berman (Bass), Richard Kennedy (Bass)
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Velvetones - The award-winning Velvetones include some of San Diego's finest singers, creating our unique and smooth a cappella sound. From classic rock to classical, motown to jazz, we sing it all. With diverse experience in songwriting, musical theater, opera, early music, graphic design, business, and architecture, each performer brings their own talent and fresh perspective to this group. Our voices come together to create a stirring, rich, and soulful sound that is undeniably our own... and we are not your grandpa's a cappella!
Members: Angelica Eclar, Jo Jo Ito, Erin Ferguson, Matt Hall, Ben Willis, Pamela Narbona, Mark Wischkaemper
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Coast Youth Choir features talented young singers who are thrilled to have this opportunity to perform at the Harmony Sweepstakes! The group rehearses at Coast Music Conservatory and they are very excited to perform for you!
Members: Samantha de Gyarfas, Nicole Marasco, Maxwell Rohde, Jack Whitney, Kira Levin, Jeremy Adler and Cole Marcus
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2012 Judges
Hi-Fidelity
Founded: 2001
2002 Buckeye Invitational Champions
2005 Far Western District Champions
2006 Harmony Sweepstakes National A Cappella Champions
2008 Pan Pacific Champions
Have appeared with: Carson Daly, George Lopez
Television, Radio, Voiceovers, Commercials, Concerts
Members: Craig Ewing (Tenor), Dan Jordan (Lead), Gregg Bernhard (Baritone), Martin Fredstrom (Bass)
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After Party! - Join us after the show at Club 705 Restaurant for drinks and plenty of spontaneous singing. If you have a group then come on over and sing. Located at 705 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach. Right across the street from the theater. |
 
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National Finals Recordings
Interested in Competing?
We are always seeking groups who would like to compete in our events.
Groups of any style are welcome, but you must have between 3 and 8 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 tapes and photos to the regional director:-
Will Hamblet - The South Bay Coastliner Chorus has been a member of the Barbershop Harmony Society (BHS) for over half a century. For the last 15 years, the Coastliners have sponsored the Los Angeles Regional Harmony Sweepstakes program. As such, they are the only BHS organization involved in this competition. During their sponsorship, the Los Angeles Regional is proud to have produced 5 National winners & 2 second place finalists.
(323) 660-0321
willhamblet at adelphia.net
The Harmony Sweepstakes A Cappella Festival
PO Box D
San Anselmo, CA 94979
(415) 455-8602
festival at singers.com
Prizes
Regional winners win roundtrip airfare plus two nights accommodation in the San Francisco Bay Area to compete in the Harmony Sweepstakes National A Cappella Festival
A selection of compact discs from the Primarily A Cappella catalog
A $250 coupon from Discmakers
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