(
from left to right) Brandon Brooks, Tenor; Rich Gray, Lead; Dan VanWetering,
Bass;
Jeff Gray, Baritone |
Wheelhouse officially formed in January
2002 and consists of four die-hard barbershoppers from the Mid-Atlantic
District. Internationally renowned, this quartet has created music for
people around the world. Ready to sing at the drop of the hat, it's evident
that their love and dedication is to creating the most beautiful vocal
music possible.
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Brandon Brooks, Tenor, joined
the society at the age of 17 and just received his 16 year membership
card. Now at age 33, he resides in Harrisburg, PA where he works
as a contractor. In the summer, you can find Brandon at Hershey Park’s
Music Box Theater, singing doo wop and vocal jazz with his a cappella
quartet "Crossroads".
Rich Gray, Lead, is a 34 year old salesman
from Newark, DE. . Rich is a life long singer and musician who has
performed with everything from rock bands to church choirs. You may
remember him singing lead with the 2001 District Champs, "Runaway
Sound".
In recent years Rich has become a sought after coach in all areas
of vocal performance. Rich brings a fresh perspective and a unique
flavor to Barbershop that is truly his own.
Dan VanWetering, Bass, is the newest member of
the quartet. He is 28 years old and lives in Toms River, New Jersey.
He works in New York City as a telecommunication installer. Dan has
been a member of the society for 12 years and sang in 2 quartets
over the years, including "Wired for Sound" and "CD Collection".
Dan brings with him a new energy and style that fits just right with
Wheelhouse.
Jeff Gray, Baritone, is 28 years old and
lives in Wilmington, Delaware where he works as a Report Analyst
for ING Direct. Before joining "Wheelhouse" Jeff
sang with his older brother Rich in "Runaway Sound", the
2001 Mid-Atlantic District Champions and International qualifier.
When he's not singing barbershop Jeff plays lead guitar for local
cover band “Second Nature”, as well as playing lead guitar
in his own original band “The Ecliptic”. Jeff has also
done some arranging for the quartet and hopes to do more in future.
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