River Blenders Chorus is proud to have the following quartets associated with our chorus. We endorse all of them as excellent singers and entertainers, suitable for any occasion. Contact one today for your next event!
Tenor: Abby Gatzke - River Blenders Chorus
Tenor: Ann Kehler - River Blenders Chorus
Lead: Patti Goin - River Blenders Chorus
Baritone: Jan Evans - River Blenders Chorus
Bass: Judy Ruhland - River Blenders Chorus
Just Us 4 formed in the fall of 2023 when four River Blenders got together just to see how it would sound. We've added up our years of barbershop experience and it's significant, so we're putting all those years of learning from wonderful directors and coaches to good use. We are a sisterhood in music ready to give it all to you!
Beth Grayson’s passion is singing and dancing. She has sung and danced in many venues. They include: the Admiral, the Muny, the Loretta Hilton (“The Rep”), and at Washington University with their Repitor Company. She was also Miss Safe Boating of 1972 for the St. Louis area. She has been a River Blender for over 20 years singing Lead and now Tenor. She also sang in the Extension Chords, which is a small ensemble of the River Blenders Chorus. She plans to sing for at least another 20 years.
Susan McCann has been a member with Sweet Adelines International (SAI) for over 35 years. She has sung three different voice parts and has sung with seven quartets, including Shimmer and is currently a dual member of the River Blenders Chorus and City of Lakes Chorus in Minneapolis. Susan is a Lead Section Leader in the Blenders chorus.
Lisa Woolridge grew up with barbershop and joined Sweet Adelines in 1979. She has sung in a variety of quartets and choruses. Lisa is a Certified Director and has directed a chorus for 4 years and has been an Assistant Director for numerous years. Lisa has enjoyed attending IES and HU and is a member of AHSOW. With a background in dance, Lisa has also choreographed for many choruses and quartets as well as being an International Liaison for the Young Singers Foundation. Lisa is currently a member of the River Blenders chorus and Shimmer Quartet.
Connie Christiansen has been in SAI for 41 years and has enjoyed every minute. She is a Certified Director and was an Assistant Director for over 20 years. Connie has been a member of 3 different choruses and directed one of them for 3 years. Connie has sung 3 voice parts in quartets and choruses and has sung in seven quartets including Shimmer. She has also enjoyed being a Baritone and Lead section leader in two of her choruses. Connie also has a BS Degree in voice and piano. She loves to sew, crochet, cook, read, watch movies, and SING! The highlight of her Sweet Adeline career was when her (and Susan’s) Quartet Vivid Image won the 2013 Regional quartet competition.
Another Round
Tenor: Abby Gatzke - River Blenders Chorus
Lead: Jen Heffern - River Blenders Chorus
Baritone: Stephanie Brennan - River Blenders Chorus
Bass: Kim Webster - River Blenders Chorus
Another Round quartet formed officially in 2017 and is made up of River Blenders Chorus singers. Each member has various amounts of experience singing from the chorus risers - ranging from eight years to over 30 (Abby's first chorus picture is in a baby carrier on the risers with her mom!) but we chose each other to launch our first quartet journey. We are excited to refine and master our competition songs for regional contest, and are adding to our repertoire to sing for family and friends as well as paid performances for groups in the community.
Contact: stephanie.r.judd@gmail.com
| General public contact: | Stephanie Brennan |
| Area of operation: | St. Louis |
| State: | MO |
Just us 4
Tenor: Ann Kehler - River Blenders Chorus
Lead: Patti Goin - River Blenders Chorus
Baritone: Jan Evans - River Blenders Chorus
Bass: Judy Ruhland - River Blenders Chorus
Just Us 4 formed in the fall of 2023 when four River Blenders got together just to see how it would sound. We've added up our years of barbershop experience and it's significant, so we're putting all those years of learning from wonderful directors and coaches to good use. We are a sisterhood in music ready to give it all to you!
| General public contact: | Ann Kehler |
| Area of operation: | St. Louis |
| State: | Missouri |
Shimmer
Tenor: Beth Grayson- River Blenders Chorus
Lead: Susan McCann - River Blenders Chorus
Baritone: Connie Christansen - River Blenders Chorus
Bass: Lisa Woolridge - River Blenders Chorus
Shimmer - Formed December, 2023
Lead: Susan McCann - River Blenders Chorus
Baritone: Connie Christansen - River Blenders Chorus
Bass: Lisa Woolridge - River Blenders Chorus
Shimmer - Formed December, 2023
Beth Grayson’s passion is singing and dancing. She has sung and danced in many venues. They include: the Admiral, the Muny, the Loretta Hilton (“The Rep”), and at Washington University with their Repitor Company. She was also Miss Safe Boating of 1972 for the St. Louis area. She has been a River Blender for over 20 years singing Lead and now Tenor. She also sang in the Extension Chords, which is a small ensemble of the River Blenders Chorus. She plans to sing for at least another 20 years.
Susan McCann has been a member with Sweet Adelines International (SAI) for over 35 years. She has sung three different voice parts and has sung with seven quartets, including Shimmer and is currently a dual member of the River Blenders Chorus and City of Lakes Chorus in Minneapolis. Susan is a Lead Section Leader in the Blenders chorus.
Lisa Woolridge grew up with barbershop and joined Sweet Adelines in 1979. She has sung in a variety of quartets and choruses. Lisa is a Certified Director and has directed a chorus for 4 years and has been an Assistant Director for numerous years. Lisa has enjoyed attending IES and HU and is a member of AHSOW. With a background in dance, Lisa has also choreographed for many choruses and quartets as well as being an International Liaison for the Young Singers Foundation. Lisa is currently a member of the River Blenders chorus and Shimmer Quartet.
Connie Christiansen has been in SAI for 41 years and has enjoyed every minute. She is a Certified Director and was an Assistant Director for over 20 years. Connie has been a member of 3 different choruses and directed one of them for 3 years. Connie has sung 3 voice parts in quartets and choruses and has sung in seven quartets including Shimmer. She has also enjoyed being a Baritone and Lead section leader in two of her choruses. Connie also has a BS Degree in voice and piano. She loves to sew, crochet, cook, read, watch movies, and SING! The highlight of her Sweet Adeline career was when her (and Susan’s) Quartet Vivid Image won the 2013 Regional quartet competition.
| General public contact: | Connie Christiansen 573-418-8832 |
| Area of operation: | St. Louis |
| State: | Missouri |
