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'''Jim Henry''' holds degrees in vocal music education, music theory and music composition, including a Ph.D. in music composition from Washington University. He is currently the Director of Choral Studies at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, where he conducts the University Singers and Vocal Point and teaches choral methods, choral arranging, and choral conducting. In addition to his duties at UM-St. Louis, Jim is the musical and artistic director of the [[Ambassadors of Harmony]], a 160-voice men's a cappella chorus that performs barbershop, jazz, and light classical music. The Ambassadors of Harmony have produced three recordings, and were recently named the best male barbershop chorus in the world at the Barbershop Harmony Society’s 2004 International Competition.

'''Brandon Guyton''' sings baritone, and is perhaps best known as a gold medallist with [[Four Voices]], the 2002 Champions of the Barbershop Harmony Society. Four Voices was a highly innovative and exciting college quartet that first got their start as part of the acclaimed Voices of Lee, A premier mixed vocal troupe from Lee University. Four Voices produced [[Four Voices#Recordings | two recordings]], performed in 44 states and 4 countries and performed in venues such as Lincoln Center and have shared the stage with a long list of artists including Bill Gaither and the Swingle Singers. Brandon and his wife Noemi live in Cleveland, Tennessee and have 3 children: Chandler, Taylor, and Isabella.

'''Mike Slamka''' sings the lead part, and he made his mark as the lead of [[Power Play]], an extremely popular all-family quartet that became International Barbershop Harmony Society Champions in 2003. In addition to Mike on lead, Power Play featured father Jack on bass, brother Mark on baritone, and cousin Don on Tenor. Their genuine love for one another and their family appeal, along with the uncanny ring in their sound made Power Play an audience favorite. Power Play produced [[Power Play#Recordings | three recordings]], has performed all over the country and has been featured on the Jane Pauley show as well as guest performers on The Grand Ole Opry. Mike and his wife Traci live in St.Clair, Michigan with their 3 daughters: Michaela, Mackenzi, and Madison.

'''Fred Farrell''' sings tenor, and was a member of the 1989 International Quartet Champion [[Second Edition]]. Known for their great sound and musical artistry, Second Edition is considered to be one of the most influential Barbershop quartets of the past 25 years. Second Edition produced [[Second Edition#Recordings | two recordings]], performed in 38 states and 6 countries sharing the stage with artists such as Michael Feinstein, Dizzy Gillespie, Rosemary Clooney, Marylin McCoo and Billy Davis Jr., with feature spots on ABC’s Nightly News, and Wolf Trap Theatre’s 50th anniversary gala concert which was broadcast on PBS. Fred and Kim live in Ft. Myers, Florida with their 5 kids: Olivia, Caroline, Quinn, Molly, and Lilly.