The Ritz (quartet)

The Ritz
Years active 1984–2004
Website Official site
Members Jim Shisler tenor
Doug 'Nic' Nichol lead
Donald J. "DJ" Hiner baritone
Ben Ayling bass

The Ritz is a barbershop quartet from the Johnny Appleseed District of the Barbershop Harmony Society. Each member of the quartet was a vocal music teacher at the high school or university level. After coming in fourth at the San Francisco convention in 1990, the quartet won the international championship in Louisville in 1991.

The quartet has traveled internationally and has appeared on two PBS specials, Keep America Singing (in 1994) and World's Largest Concert (in 1996).

Discography

They also appear on First Recording (CD, cassette) with the Pride of Toledo Chorus.

References

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    Preceded by
    Acoustix
    Barbershop Harmony Society International Quartet Champions
    1991
    Succeeded by
    Keepsake


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