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Chapter 6
Origin	Decatur, Illinois
Genre(s)	A cappella
Years active	2000-present
Website	Official website
Members
Chuck Bosworth Mark Grizzard Jarrett Johnson Luke Menard John Musick Nathan Pufall A.D. Stonecipher

Chapter 6 is a professional, a cappella ensemble from Illinois. Comprising six vocalists and one arranger, Chapter 6 is the only vocal ensemble to win both the International Competition of Collegiate A Cappella (2001) and the National Harmony Sweepstakes (2004). Among subsequent honors, Chapter 6 has appeared with the National Symphony Orchestra at The Kennedy Center and received the A Cappella Community Award (2006) for "Favorite Jazz Group."

1 The group
2 The music
3 Discography
- 3.1 Albums
4 Awards
5 External links
6 References

[edit] The group

Emerging from a college course, Chapter 6 became the premier jazz a cappella ensemble at Millikin University in Decatur, Illinois before winning its first competition in 2000. When most of its members graduated the following year, the group took a leap of faith as they entered the professional market in January 2002. Since then, Chapter 6 has received numerous awards for their technique, performance, and original arrangements. The seven members of the group are: Chuck Bosworth, Mark Grizzard (the group's primary arranger and vocal swing), Jarrett Johnson, Luke Menard, John Musick, Nathan Pufall, and A.D. Stonecipher.

Group member Luke Menard was a semi-finalist on the seventh season of American Idol.^[1]

[edit] The music

Chapter 6 tours the U.S., Canada, and Asia, performing in a wide variety of venues. Their family-friendly show features a blend of pop/jazz harmonies and tongue-in-cheek lyrics. Intimate performances feature a diverse repertoire of American popular music, ranging from Gershwin to Stevie Wonder, and even original songs ranging from comical to personal: "Lost in Canada" and "God's Love." In addition, clever medleys entertain music lovers of all ages, including their five-minute version of "The Wizard of Oz," which earned a Contemporary A Cappella Recording Award (2005).

Their self-distributed albums, comprising two collegiate recordings and two professional recordings, have sold over 35,000 copies worldwide: A cappella 101 (1999), Chapter 6: Live (2001), ChristmasTime (2002), and Swing Shift (2004). Their much-anticipated live DVD, Chapter 6 in Concert, was released in 2005. More recently, Chapter 6 arranged and recorded jingles for XMG Corporation's "Winning Colors Multi-Cleaner."

[edit] Discography

[edit] Albums

A cappella 101 (1999)
Chapter 6: Live (2001)
ChristmasTime (2002)
Swing Shift (2004)
Chapter 6 in Concert (2005)

[edit] Awards

2006 A Cappella Community Awards
- Winner: Favorite Jazz Group
- Winner: Favorite Songwriter, Mark Grizzard
- Runner-up: Favorite Arranger, Mark Grizzard
- Runner-up: Favorite Male Vocalist, John Musick

2006 Campus Activities Magazine Readers Choice Awards
- Finalist: Best Small Venue Performer

2005 Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards
- Winner: Best Humor Song, Professional: "The Wizard of Oz"
- Runner-up: Best Jazz Song, Professional: "Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing"
- Nominee: Best Jazz Album, Professional: Swing Shift

2005 A Cappella Community Awards
- Winner: Favorite Jazz Group
- Winner: Favorite Religious Group
- Winner: Favorite Songwriter, Mark Grizzard
- Winner: Favorite Arranger, Mark Grizzard
- Runner-up: Favorite Male Vocalist, Luke Menard

2005 A.P.C.A. National Convention
- Selected Showcase Presenters
- Chosen "Entertainer of the Year"

2005 N.A.C.A.
- Broke the all-time conference booking record in N.A.C.A. history

2004 National Harmony Sweepstakes
- National Champions
- Best Original Arrangement
- Audience Favorite

2004 Chicago Harmony Sweepstakes
- Chicago Regional Champions
- Best Original Arrangement
- Audience Favorite

2004 A.P.C.A. National Convention
- Selected Showcase Presenters
- Chosen Best Act at Convention

2004 A.P.C.A.
- Broke the all-time conference booking record in A.P.C.A. history

2004 N.A.C.A. Convention - Northern Plains
- Selected Showcase Presenters

2003 Campus Awards
- Nominee: Best A Cappella Group

2003 Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards
- Nominee: Best Holiday Album, Professional: ChristmasTime
- Nominee: Best Holiday Song, Professional: "Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow"