KJ McAleesejergins
A well known vocalist, vocal instructor, and ensemble coach throughout the United States and Europe. He served in the United States Army; as a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division, as well as a vocalist for the Army National Guard. KJ is also known as a multi-instrumentalist and performs in several ensembles while running a recording/production studio in NY called "Live Loud Studios".
“We’ve had the pleasure of working with KJ since 2023, and the experience has been nothing short of amazing. Whether in person or through online sessions, his coaching has consistently elevated our quartet’s vocal abilities. As a multi-talented musician himself, he has an incredible talent for hearing every nuance in our voices. His professional yet approachable demeanor puts you at ease from the start and leaves you with a positive and productive experience. We are proud to call him coach and friend. “ - Rewind Quartet
“In short, KJ is an exceptional coach. He holistically coaches, considering all judging categories. He’s incredibly funny and enjoyable to work with, while simultaneously keeping the coaching session focused and highly productive. KJ is both encouraging and direct in his methods, providing crystal-clear instruction that creates immediate impact. Every session we’ve had with him has been an absolute game changer and a blast! We have gained several paradigm-shifting techniques and methods we’ve been able to apply to not only our performances, but our rehearsals as well!”
- Nick Collins - Limitless (Mixed Quartet)
Lemon Squeezy
Lemon Squeezy is a Swedish vocal group consisting of four gentlemen. Since singing our first chords together in 2010, we have had one goal: to sing as fresh and have as much fun as possible. Through the years we’ve become well acquainted with many genres of music. While stemming from a strong Swedish choral tradition, we have truly found our footing in barbershop, jazz, and anything that grooves.
In 2012 we won the Barbershop Collegiate World Championships and finished second in the world at the International Barbershop Harmony Society Contest 2016 and 2023. So far we’ve recorded two albums, traveled all over the world, and created our own style with a strive to push the envelope of what a men’s acapella quartet can be.
We hope to see you out in the world!
Based out of Manhattan NY, Midtown is a dynamic, international award winning vocal quartet that provides an entertainment experience capable of catering to multiple venues, audiences, and ages. Well versed in a variety of styles; their high-energy show takes the audience on a ride that will leave them wanting more!
Midtown can create a show that is perfect for your event!
Midtown
Cy Wood
Work with Cy Wood as a performance coach, Music Director, educator, and choreographer
Cy has years of experience working with many performance groups all across the globe. Cy would love to help you reach your goals and hone your craft. Cy is a trained dancer, a well-studied student of the Performance and Visual Communication, and an enthusiastic teacher and coach. His attention to detail helps marry the desired results with the music, lyric, singing, and expression of any performance piece. Cy's mantra is honesty. Honesty in creation, honesty in production, and honesty in performance. He believes the more honesty we can bring to our audiences around the world, the more people will connect to the messages each performer has to offer. Cy can genuinely bring you and your ensemble together through honesty, in honesty.
Cy also strongly believes that performing should be incredibly, totally, and unapologetically creative and fun. He loves to bring in a bit of magical joy with with each ensemble or individual he works with. Smiles, laughter, and camaraderie are the reason Cy is a coach!
Brandon Hall
Brandon Hall has been a barbershopper for nearly 2 decades with many years of experience as a quartetter, coach, arranger/composer, director, and educator. He is also the baritone of the 2023 Cardinal District Quartet Champions “Bourbonaires.” Brandon currently fills numerous leadership positions for his chorus, Great River Voices, such as Assistant Director and VP Chapter Development. In addition to barbershop, Brandon loves singing and spending time with his beautiful wife Christine and their baby Callum!
Repertoire Selection
Music Theory Lessons
Sight-Reading Lessons
Chapter Development
Quartet Development
Emcee
Various Educational Classes/Workshops