We are very proud of the many quartets within the Greater Cleveland Chorus. They are available to perform as well.
BLAK Velvet
| Lead: | Amy Ringley |
Tenor: | Kathy Fazekas |
Baritone: | Lisa Beckett |
Bass: | Bonnie McKibben |
To contact BLAK Velvet, e-mail:
Kathy BLAK Velvet is composed of four women with over 100 years of combined Barbershop Experience. Performing for local and International audiences alike, you are sure to enjoy the rich, “velvety” sound of this Quartet. BLAK Velvet is the current Quartet Champion, of Sweet Adeline’s International, Region 17. |
Cat’s Meow
| Tenor | Jan Mohat |
Lead: | Joannae Steinfurth |
Baritone: | Linda Tricarichi |
Bass: | Sonia Carroll |
To contact Cat’s Meow cat-call:
Linda at 216-691-0951 if you’re a cool cat looking to book a musical performance.Hello, Kitties. A long while ago in cat lives, Sonia, bass, and Linda, baritone, really wanted to quartet. (Yes, that’s a verb.) Linda bought 4 great sweaters in anticipation. One day, Peggy, a lead, and Jan, a tenor, moved into GCC territory. The new cats had a great blend–and they fit the sweaters! So, the just registered, Cat’s Meow plans to continue their “caterwaulin” throughout their nine lives. |
SOUND FX
| Tenor | Jean Knight |
Lead: | Linda Blake |
Baritone: | Carol Lees |
Bass: | Pam Dickinson |
Contact for Sound FX is Carol Jean and Carol are dual members with Greater Cleveland and Lake Ridge, so we can boast we represent two chapters on the coast of Lake Erie! |
TGIF
| Lead: | Shannon Underwood
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Tenor: | JoAnn Wilson
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Baritone: | Vicki VanGorder
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Bass: | Deb Ferenc
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To contact TGIF, e-mail:Deb TGIF has been entertaining Northeast Ohio for over 10 years with their close harmonies and beautifully blended sound. They are the current Quartet Champions of Sweet Adeline's Region 17. |
GCC also has former Regional Champions in our chorus. Although they are no longer officially registered, we do want visitors to know we have past champions who are active in our chorus, as well as our region.
Our past champions serve as the Audition Committee for Greater Cleveland Chorus, and in the Region, they mentor and hostess quartets at the Regional Competition. Also, they are planning a Sing With the Champions at a regional event coming up that will feature past champions BLAK Velvet, TGIF and Park Avenue.
