For Heaven's Sake
For Heaven's Sake is Harmony, Inc.'s. 1996 International Quartet Champion.
Quartet Members
Winning Members:
- Tenor: Lorie Autote
- Lead: Laurie Shepherd
- Bari: Mary Ann Wert
- Bass: Katie Taylor
Laurie (Shepherd) O'Donnell retired from the quartet in 2012 and Lynn Jacobs (Lead of retired Upstate Rhythm, 2001 Quartet Champions) joined as the new Lead.
Contest Placement
International
- 1995 7th
- 1996 1st
Area
Represented Area 3.
Recordings
"What a Wonderful World" released 1999. Nominated for CARA Award for Best Barbershop Album. Nominated and First Runner Up for Best Barbershop Song - "This is the Moment"
"Now and Again" released 2003
"I Wish You Love" released 2008. Nominated for CARA Award for Best Barbershop Song - "Old St. Louis"
After they were both sold out, a compilation of their first TWO CDs, was made in 2006 and released as "Through the Years" (21 tracks) which is also sold out.
"Let's Live it Up," their fourth album, was released in released in 2017 and features their new lead, Lynn Blakeney.
"Let's Live it Up" is available on the quartet's website.
Extended History
1999 - Represented Harmony, Inc. on the World Harmony Jamboree at the SPEBSQSA International Convention in Anaheim, CA.
2001 - Represented Harmony, Inc. on "2001 Sing Celebration" held prior to the 2001 SPEBSQSA Convention in Nashville, TN.
2001 - Received the "Image of Harmony" award in recognition of their service to HI, Area, Chapter and community.
The quartet is currently the oldest ACTIVE Harmony Queen quartet in Harmony, Inc.
Individual Histories
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