GQ
GQ is the 2012 Sweet Adelines International Rising Star Champion. They were the SAI Region 19 quartet champions in 2013, 2014, and 2016, when they scored a record-breaking 669/800. They are also the 2022 Barbershop Harmony Society 4th place bronze medalists, and the first female medalists in the history of the Society.
Quartet Members
- Tenor: Amanda Sandroni
- Lead/Baritone: Katie Gillis
- Baritone/Lead: Ali Hauger
- Bass: Samantha Tramack (2024-)
Former Members
- Bass: Kate MacDonald (2012-23)
Contest Placement
Sweet Adelines International
| 2013 | 2014 | 2016 | 2017 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17th | 11th | 7th | 5th | 3rd |
Regional (R19)
| 2013 | 2014 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1st | 1st |
Rising Star
- 2012 - 1st
BHS International
- 2022 - 4th
Awards
In addition to their success in Sweet Adelines International, GQ has won numerous other awards, including two for Best Original Arrangement for their arrangement of Timshel (National Harmony Sweepstakes and Mid-Atlantic Harmony Sweepstakes in 2012). They won two 2013 ACA Awards for Favourite Barbershop Group and Favourite Group without Vocal Percussion.
Their first album, GQ, won them a 2013 Barbershop Barbie Award and two 2013 CARA Awards (for Best Album and Best Barbershop Song for Ebb Tide).
In 2015 they won their second Barbershop Barbie award, 'Most Likely to Succeed'.
Recordings
- GQ (2013)
- GQ II (2016)
- GQ III (2020)
They were also featured on the BOWA compilation album, the Voices Only III compilation album, the Sing 10 compilation album, and Instant Classic's albums Instant Classic, Start of Something Big, and Simple Gifts.
External Links
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