Vocal HERspective Episode 30 – Donna McKay

Tonight on Vocal HERspective, International President of Harmony, Incorporated Donna McKay, sits down with Amanda to talk the past, present, and future of barbershop and Harmony, Inc.

Tune in at 9:30 pm EST for the interview, free on Acaville or catch the rebroadcast on Sunday at 10:30 am & pm PST. It will be available as a podcast download on Monday.

Exciting HI Quartet Semifinals in Ohio

Each year, Harmony, Incorporated kicks off the International Contests with the quartet semifinals, making for a exciting start to a long weekend of excellent singing.

With powerful ballads, charming uptunes, and even a handful of well-done parody pieces, 31 quartets put their best on the stage, likely setting themselves up for possible record-breaking scores.

The top ten features multiple Harmony Queens, longtime barbershoppers, a large number of cross-registered Sweet Adelines quartets, and a handful of quartets brand new to Harmony, Incorporated. These groups will compete in finals on Saturday afternoon in Sandusky. Which quartet will be the new Harmony Queens?

In order of appearance:

Mic Testers – Generations
1. Something Good
2. Fierce
3. Take 4
4. Swing Theory
5. New Q
6. Resolution
7. Vivace
8. Hot Pursuit
9. Lip Service
10. Balancing Act

Check out the full semifinal results HERE. Scores for the ton ten quartets will be announced after finals.