About

When GQ first started singing together in July of 2011, they knew right away they had something unique. Each voice brought (and still brings!) an important and distinct quality to the group’s overall sound. They were inspired to try and explore more than traditional a cappella arrangements, and to explore uncommon songs and sounds – and they couldn’t have imagined how fun the journey was going to be! Among other accomplishments, they have been featured on A Prairie Home Companion (twice!), and have made waves on the internet with a YouTube video with 7 million views.

GQ is not only passionate for being true to a sound that is uniquely their own; they also care deeply about vocal music education for young singers. Each member of GQ is involved in music education and continues to pursue their own careers in the arts and education. They’re no longer the new kids on the block and they see it as their turn to invest in the new generation of barbershoppers!

They have traveled all over the U.S., but haven’t stopped there – they’ve also performed in Canada, Germany, The Netherlands, Spain, England, and New Zealand. They are SO excited for the future brings…a fourth album is on the way!

2012 Mid-Atlantic Harmony Sweepstakes: First place, Audience Favorite and Best Arrangement for “Timshel”
2012 National Harmony Sweepstakes Second place and best arrangement for “Timshel”
2012 Aca-Idol SingStrong (first place and audience favorite)
2012 SAI Rising Star Champions
2013 SAI Region 19 quartet champions
2013 ACA Award – Favorite Barbershop Group
2013 ACA Award- Favorite Group without vocal percussion
2013 Barbershop Barbie Award – Album of the Year
2013 CARA Award – Best Barbershop Album
2013 CARA Award – Best Barbershop Song: “Ebb Tide”
2013 Awarded a spot on BOWA Compilation Album
2013 Awarded a spot on Voices Only III Compilation Album
2013 Awarded a spot on Sing 10 Complication Album
2014 SAI Region 19 Quartet Champions
2015 Barbershop Barbie Award – Most Likely to Succeed
2016 SAI Region 19 quartet champions
2015 SAI International Quartet Finalists – 11th Place
2017 SAI International Quartet Finalists – 7th Place
2018 SAI International Quartet Finalists – 5th Place
2019 SAI Region 19 Quartet Champions
2020 SAI International Quartet Finalists – 3rd Place
2022 BHS International Quartet Finalists- 4th Place