Hello Friends Of Vocal Summit, And Welcome To The New Year!
We’ve Been Up To A Lot In The Last Year!
In 2023, We Joined Over 1000 Singers, Representing 30 Of The 800+ Choruses In The World, To Sing At The 2023 Barbershop Harmony Society (BHS) International Chorus Competition In Louisville, KY. We Came Out For Our First International Competition To Introduce Ourselves To The Society, And We Are Honored To Have Received 10th Place In The World! Our Sibling Chorus PDX Voices Placed 15th, Bringing Two Choruses From Our District Into The Top 20. Portland Barbershop Has Never Been More Vibrant, And We’re Certainly Making A Name For Ourselves In The BHS.
Though We’re Taking 2024 Off From Competing On The International Stage, We Have A Lot Of Fun Things Planned! Some Of These Include A Recording Project, Putting On A Show With International Champions, Quorum, And A Community Choir Festival To Expand Our Reach Within Our Community. As In 2023, We Will Most Certainly Get The Chance To Work With Top-Quality Coaches From Across The Nation To Help Us All Become Better Singers, And We’ll Absolutely Be Singing A Variety Of The Best That Barbershop And Contemporary Choral Music Have To Offer – Including Arrangements Written Just For Us By Greats Like Aaron Dale, Clay Hine, And Our Director, Justin Miller. Vocal Summit Will Continue To Work To Build A Supportive Brotherhood And Community, Hosting Family-Friendly Events Where We Can Generate Goodwill, Build Real Friendships, And Create Music Together. This Includes Plans To Enter The Competition Cycle In The Fall To Earn The Right To Represent The Northwest In International Competition Held In Denver In 2025.
So Come On Out To Sing A Song, Ring A Chord And Celebrate The Joy That Is Harmony!
Questions? Reach Out To Sean Sherrodd At (414) 510-7844
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This is the Start of Something Wonderful and we invite you to reach out, to learn more about our family atmosphere and support and join us on our ongoing musical journey. To get started check out our rehearsal schedule below.
Justin Miller – Director of Vocal Summit
Justin Miller is a sought-after Choral Conductor, Arranger, Clinician, and Adjudicator. He was the Musical Director of the Westminster Chorus, which has grown into an ensemble with a diverse repertoire while keeping its roots in Barbershop music. In 2009, Justin led the Westminster Chorus to the title of “Choir of the World” at the International Musical Eisteddfod in Llangollen, Wales, and to the International Chorus Championship of the Barbershop Harmony Society in 2010, 2015 and 2019. The Westminster Chorus has also toured all over the United States and several countries including Canada, New Zealand, Germany, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. Justin has led other award-winning barbershop ensembles including The Masters of Harmony and the Big Apple Chorus. He is thrilled to now turn his attention to Vocal Summit.
Justin has been a high school choral music teacher for over 10 years, and his high school choirs were consistently highly rated. Justin graduated in June with a Masters of Music in Conducting from Portland State University, and currently teaches at McNary High School in Keizer.
Justin is very active with ACDA, NAfME, and the Barbershop Harmony Society (BHS). He has led Honor Choirs, Masterclasses, and Clinics in a variety of capacities for these organizations. In addition, he has been on the faculty of Harmony University and was a Certified Music Judge for the BHS. Justin has a Choral Publishing Series with National Music Publishers and has had articles published in several publications, including most recently The Choral Conductors Companion compiled and edited by Brian J. Winnie.
Justin is married to Andrea, and together they have two children: Tenley and Mason.
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Vocal Summit strives to foster a close-knit community with family at the center of planning, goal setting, and music-making.
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Rob Mance (with a degree in vocal pedagogy) coaching Vocal Summit members individually (customized to each singer) and the chorus as a whole. Vocal Summit is blessed to have access to great clinicians including Rob and our own gifted director Justin Miller. Every week is an inspiring and educating moment.
