About Us

22 Years of Barbershop Excellence

Founded in 1989, Midwest Vocal Express (MVE) male a cappella chorus specializes in “Storytelling through Song,” performing:

• Traditional barbershop favorites
• Show tunes
• Spirituals
• Popular music

Headquartered in Greendale, WI, and made up of singers from across Southeast Wisconsin, MVE is known locally for the best in family entertainment, and worldwide for their “legendary” theatrical presentations on the Barbershop Harmony Society’s International Contest Stage.

There are over 800 chapters worldwide, and for the 13th time, Midwest Vocal Express will compete in the Barbershop Harmony Society's International Chorus competition in July 2012 in Portland, OR. MVE has has held the 5th Place Bronze Medalist Chorus position three times.

Under Interim Director Josh Umhoefer, Midwest Vocal Express thrives on changing the lives of the audience through performance.