Great holiday music: Members of the Midwest Vocal Express talk upcoming Christmas concert
MILWAUKEE -- 'Tis the season for great holiday music -- and we have some for you today. Some members of the Midwest Vocal Express joins Real Milwaukee to tell us about their upcoming Christmas concert.
About Midwest Vocal Express (website)
Founded in 1989, the Midwest Vocal Express (MVE) male a cappella chorus specializes in “Storytelling through Song,” performing:
- Traditional barbershop favorites
- Show tunes
- Spirituals
- Popular music
Headquartered in Greendale, WI, and made up of singers from across Southeast Wisconsin, MVE is known locally for the best in family entertainment, and worldwide for their “legendary” theatrical presentations on the Barbershop Harmony Society’s International Contest Stage.
There are over 800 chapters worldwide, and the Midwest Vocal Express has competed in the Barbershop Harmony Society’s International Chorus contest 13 times. MVE has held the 5th Place Bronze Medalist Chorus position three times.
Under Director Josh Umhoefer, Midwest Vocal Express thrives on changing the lives of the audience through performance.