Quartets

Our Quartets

Checkmate | Northern Reflections | Sound Evolution | Papa's Friends

CheckMate

CHECKMATE have been singing together since the middle of 2010. However, they all have extensive quartet experience, having been members of the Barbershop Harmony Society for a total of over 120 years.

One of the quartet’s aims was to qualify to sing at the 2011 Senior International contest being held in Las Vegas, Nevada. This objective was achieved when they beat out 7 other Ontario Senior Quartets at the fall Convention, to become the Ontario District Representatives. Then in April at the Ontario District Spring convention, CHECKMATE was crowned 2011 Ontario Senior Quartet Champion.

They have an eclectic repertoire which includes Gospel, Modern, and of course standard Barbershop tunes, presented in a professional yet personal manner.

They have performed for various groups locally, in Kingston and Toronto and love to entertain whether for a large group or an intimate one.

Members: Rodney McGillivray (Tenor), Roderick McKenzie (Lead), John Wilkie (Baritone), Bill Vermue (Bass)

Contact: Rod McGillivray

Phone:	819-778-0973
Email Address:	Rod McGillivray

Northern Reflections

Northern Reflections has been entertaining audiences for over twenty years throughout the Ottawa area. From small groups to those in the thousands have all enjoyed their special blend of four part harmony. They enjoy bringing a smile to your heart. Richard, Ted, John and Rick are here to add to your enjoyment of this wonderful world.

Members: Richard Cherry (Tenor), Ted Manthorp (Lead), Rick Houseman (Baritone), John Willson (Bass)

Contact: Ted Manthorp

Phone:	613-733-7317
Email Address:	Ted Manthorp
Web site:	www.northern-reflections.ca

Sound Evolution

Current Ontario District Champions

Sound Evolution is an a cappella quartet from Ottawa that performs mainly in the barbershop style. If you like Buble, Sinatra, Bennett, Martin or Connick, then you will find comfort in their repertoire. A great way to enjoy the “oldies” with a touch of current.

Members: Paul Boucher (Tenor), Denis Laflamme (Lead), Jerome Gobuyan (Baritone), Ryan Lindsey (Bass)

Contact: Denis Laflamme

Phone:	613-859-8138
Email Address:	Denis Laflamme
Website:	www.soundevolution.ca

Papa's Friends

In April of 2010, a few chorus members got together for the sheer joy of singing Gospel music, and Papa’s Friends, a VLQ (very large quartet) was born. Their repertoire consists of Southern Gospel, Spirituals, and other inspirational songs.

Why the name Papa’s Friends? One of the founders of the group has a Granddaughter who at age 2, while visiting her Grandmother, enquired as to the whereabouts of the missing Grandfather (Papa). She was told that he was singing with “his friends”. Anytime after that, when he wasn’t around, she would ask “is he singing with Papa’s Friends”?