KVU Info for the Media
Short Snippet
The Kentucky Vocal Union is a leading men's contemporary a cappella chorus in Louisville, Ky., performing original arrangements from a wide range of musical styles including pop, rock, country, swing and big band, doo-wop and more.
Full Bio
The Kentucky Vocal Union is an internationally renowned a cappella ensemble located in Louisville, Ky. Formed in 2006, the Kentucky Vocal Union quickly made its name as a cutting-edge vocal ensemble, representing Kentucky and Indiana four times at the Barbershop Harmony Society’s international contest, finishing as high as third in the world in 2012. The KVU features a repertoire of original a cappella arrangements of various styles of music including pop, rock and country hits, swing and big band tunes, doo-wop and oldies, and barbershop standards. The ensemble consistently provides quality entertainment through local, regional and national performances, and has performed in concert settings and at private and corporate events.
The Kentucky Vocal Union is a leading men's contemporary a cappella chorus in Louisville, Ky., performing original arrangements from a wide range of musical styles including pop, rock, country, swing and big band, doo-wop and more.
Full Bio
The Kentucky Vocal Union is an internationally renowned a cappella ensemble located in Louisville, Ky. Formed in 2006, the Kentucky Vocal Union quickly made its name as a cutting-edge vocal ensemble, representing Kentucky and Indiana four times at the Barbershop Harmony Society’s international contest, finishing as high as third in the world in 2012. The KVU features a repertoire of original a cappella arrangements of various styles of music including pop, rock and country hits, swing and big band tunes, doo-wop and oldies, and barbershop standards. The ensemble consistently provides quality entertainment through local, regional and national performances, and has performed in concert settings and at private and corporate events.
Awards
6th Place: Barbershop Harmony Society International Competition, July 2014, Las Vegas, NV.
3rd Place: Barbershop Harmony Society International Competition, July 2012, Portland, Ore.
6th Place: Barbershop Harmony Society International Competition, July 2011, Kansas City, Mo.
13th Place: Barbershop Harmony Society International Competition, July 2009, Anaheim, Calif.
10th Place: Barbershop Harmony Society International Competition, July 2008, Nashville, Tenn.
Five-time Cardinal District (Kentucky and Indiana) champions, Barbershop Harmony Society: 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2013
3rd Place: Barbershop Harmony Society International Competition, July 2012, Portland, Ore.
6th Place: Barbershop Harmony Society International Competition, July 2011, Kansas City, Mo.
13th Place: Barbershop Harmony Society International Competition, July 2009, Anaheim, Calif.
10th Place: Barbershop Harmony Society International Competition, July 2008, Nashville, Tenn.
Five-time Cardinal District (Kentucky and Indiana) champions, Barbershop Harmony Society: 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2013
Quotes/Reviews
KVU kept me spellbound entire performance...brilliant work. You guys brought some serious magic to that stage. Unforgettable!
I thought your KVU performance was the most mesmerizing, thoughtful, moving performances ever! Thank you!
Am I the only one who thinks we are watching the evolution of barbershop right before our eyes!!
I was so impressed by your performance in Portland. "Every Breath You Take" was truly amazing. I can't get it out of my head. It was one of those things that I will always remember from that contest. Thanks so much for a wonderful performance.
Just watched you on the webcast ... blown away. I cried during the 1st song and laughed and was gobsmacked by Footloose.
I thought your KVU performance was the most mesmerizing, thoughtful, moving performances ever! Thank you!
Am I the only one who thinks we are watching the evolution of barbershop right before our eyes!!
I was so impressed by your performance in Portland. "Every Breath You Take" was truly amazing. I can't get it out of my head. It was one of those things that I will always remember from that contest. Thanks so much for a wonderful performance.
Just watched you on the webcast ... blown away. I cried during the 1st song and laughed and was gobsmacked by Footloose.
Press/ Media
WHAS–TV: Great Day Live (Performance)
Elizabethtown News-Enterprise: E'town barbershop singing group third best in world
Louisville Courier Journal: My Routine | Aaron Dale, director of Kentucky Vocal Union chorus
Elizabethtown News-Enterprise: E'town barbershop singing group third best in world
Louisville Courier Journal: My Routine | Aaron Dale, director of Kentucky Vocal Union chorus
Notable Performances
“A Tribute to American Valor”: 2011 Congressional Medal of Honor Society Convention
Chandler, Ariz.
Las Vegas, Nev.
Seattle, Wash.
Portland, Ore.
Indianapolis, Ind.
Kansas City, Mo.
Anaheim, Calif.
Nashville, Tenn.
Louisville, Ky.
Chandler, Ariz.
Las Vegas, Nev.
Seattle, Wash.
Portland, Ore.
Indianapolis, Ind.
Kansas City, Mo.
Anaheim, Calif.
Nashville, Tenn.
Louisville, Ky.
Promotional Photos
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Full chorus singing The Police's "Every Breath You Take." (Download full-size image.)
Final dance routine of "Footloose" ("Everybody cut, everybody cut!"). (Download full-size image.)
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Acting like the Temptations in a doo-wop rendition of "Since I Don't Have You." (Download full-size image.)
Live from Nashville International Contest (Download full-size image.)
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Videos
Thriller: Phoenix - 2014
Man in the Mirror: Phoenix - 2014
Footloose: Seattle - 2012
Every Breath You Take: Seattle - 2012
Additional videos can be found in our Video Gallery
Man in the Mirror: Phoenix - 2014
Footloose: Seattle - 2012
Every Breath You Take: Seattle - 2012
Additional videos can be found in our Video Gallery
Links
Official Website: www.kyvocalunion.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/kyvocalunion
Twitter: twitter.com/thekvu
Facebook: www.facebook.com/kyvocalunion
Twitter: twitter.com/thekvu
Performance Types Available
Customizable to your event
Usually one 30-60min set
Large/small ensemble performances
Quartet performances
Various styles of music – including pop, rock, and country hits, swing and big band tunes, doo-wop and oldies, and barbershop standards
Usually one 30-60min set
Large/small ensemble performances
Quartet performances
Various styles of music – including pop, rock, and country hits, swing and big band tunes, doo-wop and oldies, and barbershop standards
Booking Information
Contact: ExecutiveDirector@kyvocalunion.org