18 Years of Barbershop Excellence

In 1988 a small group of men dedicated to the art of music in the Barbershop style, formed Midwest Vocal Express, the Greendale, WI Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society.
I
t was love of singing that brought them together,  and their goals were musical excellence, a professional level of showmanship, continue education in the unique American musical style, and having a great time!


There are over 800 chapters worldwide, and for the 8th consecutive year, Midwest Vocal Express has finished in the Top Ten in International competition, and has held the 5th Place Bronze Medalist Chorus position three times.
U
nder the direction of Grant Wilson and our Performance Team, the MVE continually pushes itself to new and greater levels of achievement



W
hether performing a powerful contest package that brings over 10,000 people to their feet, a Singing Valentines love song, or a Holiday favorite, the goal remains the same: Give our audiences the best in barbershop entertainment!

 

 

 


Our director

Grant Wilson brings a broad array of singing, directing and coaching talents to the chorus.  His directing career began in Canada with the Windsor Ontario Chapter and continued with Scarborough Dukes of Harmony and the Sarnia Chapter.  In 1991, Wilson led the East York Barbershoppers to the Barbershop Harmony Society International Competition.  He has also served as Director for the Milwaukee Barbershop chapter and has been the assistant director of The Midwest Vocal Express for several seasons. 

As a singer, Grant Wilson has lifted his voice with a number of championship level quartets highlighted by appearances at the international contest.  Three times he competed on the finest barbershop contest stage in the world with quartets “Highfalutin,” “Hullabaloo,” and “Jackpot!” 

Wilson also has extensive coaching experience, having helped many quartets and choruses, including the International Top 20 quartet “Voices Only,” Division One Champions “Magnum,” Spin (SAI), the Milwaukee Showcase Chorus (SAI), and Pride of the Valley Chorus. 

For the past fourteen years Grant Wilson has worked as the Corporate Financial Manager of Bostik Inc, a prominent multi-national adhesives company located in Milwaukee.  Previously he was a Financial Analyst for Chrysler Canada and a Staff Accountant at Collins Barrow CA.

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Mission Statement
Midwest Vocal Express
, the Greendale, WI Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society, is a fraternity dedicated to providing its members, audiences and community with:

  • A cappella entertainment excellence.

  • Education in this unique American musical style.

  • Altruistic service.


 

Address:
Midwest Vocal Express
PO Box 543
Greendale, WI
53129-0543

Phone:
1-888-240-4426

 


 

Accomplishments
Land O' Lakes District Champs
2007
2006
2003
2002
 

International Medalist

2006 5th Place Bronze
2003 5th Place Bronze
2002 5th Place Bronze