'Shoptimus Prime
'Shoptimus Prime is a Canadian-American quartet in the Barbershop Harmony Society formed in 2011, originally composed of four young singers from Southwestern Ontario and Buffalo, New York. The group gained early recognition by winning the 2012 Ontario District Quartet Championship and earning a silver medal at the 2015 Barbershop Harmony Society International Collegiate Quartet Contest—marking the highest placement for a Canadian quartet in the contest’s history.
Beyond competition, the group is active in musical outreach, leading youth a cappella workshops, collaborating with collegiate vocal ensembles, and contributing to commercial and entertainment projects, including recording music for the award-winning video game Cuphead.
Members
- Tenor: Michael La Scala (2012-)
- Lead: Michael Black
- Bari: Joel La Scala (2014-)
- Bass: Tom Mifflin
Former Members:
- Tenor: Adrian Smith (2011-2012)
- Bari: Seth Bocknek (2011-2014)
District
Represented the Ontario District.
Competition History
BHS International - Collegiate
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 7th | 12th | 2nd |
BHS International - Open
| 2017 |
|---|
| 47th |