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The 2005 International Collegiate Quartet
Champions, Men in Black, were formed in 2001. Originally students
of the Hart School of music, Tony Nasto, Oliver Merrill, Ray Johnson
and Karl Hudson have become much more than a college quartet. Their
passion and drive for barbershop music has led them to four district
collegiate champion awards: the 2005 NED District gold medal, NED
Award for Novice Quartet, ICCA Second Place Semifinalist (New England
Region) and the 2005 gold medal as the International Collegiate
Quartet Champions. Tony Nasto, tenor, is a professional vocalist
living in the Hartford area. He works diligently as the quartet’s
primary arranger. Tony is always in search of new and exciting genres
of music to include in the quartets already eclectic repertoire.
Karl Hudson, bass, is an actor in musical theatre & film from New
York City. He has worked with Tony award winning directors and actors,
playing roles ranging from Monsor, in the world premier of “One
Man’s War” and Coalhouse Walker jr. in Ragtime. Ray Johnson, baritone,
has continued his singing career working in such ensembles as the
Berkshire Opera Company's production of L'Elisir D'Amore, and as
Tevye in a local production of Fiddler on the Roof. He currently
resides in Boston, and also works in a dental office. Oliver Merrill,
lead, resides in Wethersfield, CT pursuing his musical theatre and
film career. Since attending the Hartt School, he co-wrote, co-directed
and co-starred in an independent film with a colleague, which sparked
his interest in developing his own film company. It is no coincidence
that these four gentlemen from various musical backgrounds have
joined together to create the unique, youthful sound and personality
of Men in Black. The quartet has recorded two albums; “Songs To
Take Up Space,” followed by their second, entitled, “The Sophomore
Album.” Imagine what you’ll know about them tomorrow!
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