GQ Wins Barbershop Harmony Society World Championship
GQ has made history as the first women’s quartet to win the Barbershop Harmony Society International Quartet Championship. The quartet captured the gold medal at the 2026 World Championship in St. Louis, Missouri, finishing ahead of 51 other quartets from around the globe.
Their championship victory caps a remarkable competitive journey. In 2022, GQ placed fourth in the first international barbershop contest to include non-male quartets. They followed with a fifth-place finish in 2025 before claiming the world title in 2026.
GQ is made up of Amanda Sandroni (tenor), Katie Gillis (lead), Ali Hauger (baritone), and Samantha Tramack (bass). The four singers met while attending Towson University and officially formed the quartet in July 2011.
In addition to pursuing excellence in barbershop harmony, GQ is committed to music education and mentoring young singers. Each member works in music education while maintaining a career in the arts. Their journey from aspiring performers to world champions reflects their dedication to the craft and their passion for inspiring the next generation of barbershop musicians.
The Top 5 Ranking Quartets:
- GQ — 6,723 points (93.4 avg)
- Gimme Four — 6,700 points (93.1 avg)
- Full Effect — 6,645 points (92.3 avg)
- First Take — 6,552 points (91.0 avg)
- Sunday Night Social — 6,544 points (90.9 avg)
Congratulations to GQ and to everybody who took the stage – another successful year of amazing barbershop music!