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About
GQ is an all-female a cappella group from the Baltimore area. The quartet began singing together in July of 2011. Some of their inspiration comes from other artists including: Imogen Heap, Mumford and Sons, The Wailin' Jennys, Sufjan Stevens, Ella Fitzgerald, Jessie J, and Red Molly.

Katie Gillis: Lead/Bari
Katie graduated from Towson University with a Bachelor's degree in Vocal Jazz Performance. While pursuing her degree, she handpicked Ali Amanda and Katie to be in a vocal quartet for her Honors capstone project. This was the birth of GQ. Katie is currently working as a professional singer in the Baltimore area and teaches private voice lessons as well.

Amanda McNutt: Tenor
Amanda also attended and graduated from Towson University and earned a Bachelors Degree in Music Education. She is currently a teacher at Milbrook Elementary in Baltimore, MD.

Ali Hauger: Lead/Bari
Ali is another recent grad of Townson University and holds an Early Childhood Education degree. She currently teaches 3rd grade at The Immaculate heart of Mary in Baltimore, MD.

Katie Macdonald: Bass
Katie earned her Bachelor degree in Music, minor in Business from Towson University where she met both Katie G. and Amanda. She is the administrative member of the group as she deals with sales and scheduling. Katie is currently teaching private voice lessons in Baltimore while she pursues a career in arts management.

Mid-Atlantic Harmony Sweepstakes in Alexandria, VA.
First Place

Best Original Arrangement and Audience Favorite

Singstrong's ACA-Idol Competition in Reston, VA.
First Place

Audience Favorite

National Harmony Sweepstakes in San Francisco, CA.
Second Place

Best Original Arrangement for their version of Mumford and Son's Timshel

Sweet Adeline International "Rising Star" Competition in Denver, CO.
First Place

Sweet Adeline International Region 19 Quartet Competition
First Place (599 out of 800)

They sang "You Are My Sunshine"- Watch the video here:

SAI International Quartet Competition in Hawaii
17th out of 52

2013 ACA Award – Favorite Barbershop Group

ACA Award- Favorite Group without vocal percussion

2013 Barbershop Barbie Award – Album of the Year

2013 CARA Award – Best Barbershop Album

2013 CARA Award – Best Barbershop Song: Ebb Tide

2013- Awarded a spot on BOWA compilation album

2013- Awarded a spot on Voices Only III Compilation album

2013- Awarded a spot on Sing 10 complication album

Recorded their first studio album at Liquid 5th Studios in Raleigh, NC.
Purchase their album or individual songs!

Sweet Adeline International Region 19 Quartet Competition
First Place (624 out of 800)