Welcome to the American QUAD! This is a two-part vocal project – 1^st a demonstration of 4 solos sung in counter point, and 2^nd a SATB quartet arrangement of each song in a different American genre. All are a cappella. Singers are: bass Jim McDonald, tenor Michael Janeiro, alto Paula Howard  & soprano Jenn Rafferty. Click on the name above to learn more about each of us. Just click one of the 6 links below the frame, listen to the audio, and enjoy the “dancing heads” in the frame. An explanation of each audio file is included in the link. The audio & image will play in a new tab. When you’re done, just “x” out of that tab and you’ll return to where you started to listen to your next selection. Want a laugh? Watch the Closed Caption (CC) try to keep up on QUAD counter point – HA!

QUAD solos – 5:11; each song is introduced separately by a voice part in the order: bass, tenor, alto, soprano.

QUAD counter point – 5:10; song 1 is sung, then repeated as song 2 is added (duet), then songs 1 & 2 are repeated as song 3 is added (trio). You know the rest.

The Five Pennies – 2:21; an SATB a cappella quartet Vocal Jazz arrangement featuring the alto.

The Gloaming – 2:35; an SATB a cappella quartet American Western arrangement featuring the soprano. The sheet music has an optional yodeling section, we opted IN.

Good Night Sleep Tight – 1:37; an SATB a cappella quartet Doo Wop arrangement featuring the tenor.

Lullabye in Ragtime – 1:33; an SATB a cappella quartet Southern Gospel arrangement featuring the bass.

ENJOY!!!

Jim McDonald’s interview on QUAD

To receive the sheet music please request it here.

For yodeling lessons contact Judy Coder.