International Quartet Champions

Queens of Harmony

City of Lakes Chorus is proud to be the home of International Quartet Champions who have reached the very top of the barbershop world. These remarkable quartets, formed and nurtured within COL, captured Sweet Adelines International gold while representing our region and chorus on the global stage. Their achievements reflect not only extraordinary talent and dedication, but also the culture of musical excellence, artistry, and sisterhood that defines City of Lakes.



Note-Cracker Sweets

 1964 Champions

Tenor - Mary Ellen Erickson

Lead - Mary Dick

Baritone - Bev Schroeder

Bass - Nancy Paul



 












Music Gallery

 1982 Champions

Tenor - Julie Whenlan

Lead - Julie Bergman

Baritone - Lou Dykstra

Bass - Marcia Starnes


 









 




4-Star Collection

 1997 Champions

Tenor - Connie Miller

Lead - Pat Ostrander

Baritone - Denise Baber

Bass - Marcia Starnes



















 
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