Kurtis, our lead, hails from Western Michigan, Coopersville to be exact, where farming was the norm and cornfields and dairy herds were abundant. His love of music is no doubt hereditary as he enjoyed many wonderful youthful years listening to piano/organ duets played by his parents. The music was always passionate and he brings that same passion to the barbershop music he sings today. Having been introduced to this wonderful hobby in the early 90’s, Kurtis has continued his quest to present quality singing as well as humor to all whom he has had the pleasure to entertain. The big guy not only sings from the heart he also wears it on his sleeve. He wouldn’t have it any other way.

Neil Nugent      neil@4mftc.com

Northern Michigan humor comes naturally for Neil, our bass, who except for his college years has spent his life in and around Beulah. From the banks of the Betsie River to the shore of Crystal Lake, Neil brings all the color and flavor of the North Country to the parodies he writes for the quartet. Now retired from the hardware business, both Neil and his wife Linda are true barbershop fans. Besides his quartet obligations, Neil has also become quite involved with the “Harmony Brigade” movement sweeping the barbershop society.

Tracy Ulrich      tracy@4mftc.com

Tracy, our baritone, had his first exposure to barbershop harmony at the age of 12 when he toured the United States with the Young Americans, playing the part of Winthrop in the Music Man. Since then, Tracy’s had many opportunities in musical theater, so he knows a thing or two about his craft. He often sings with his wife Dawn, who is also an accomplished vocalist.

Mark Wilson      mark@4mftc.com

Tenor Mark Wilson started his barbershop singing career at the ripe old age of fourteen.  He quickly became involved in his very first quartet, "Blue Ribbon Coalition", where he sang for 8 years.  In 1995 he joined "FIREPOWER!" who became the Pioneer District Champions that same year.  “FIREPOWER!” quickly rose to International status a mere 8 months after their inception, and were International Quarterfinalists in 3 different contests.  Mark has held several positions in the Barbershop Harmony Society at the local and state levels.  Mark currently serves as the Treasurer on the Gratiot County Players Board of Directors, his local theater group, where he as been in several productions.  His largest role was in 1999 when he played "Joseph" in "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat".   Mark resides in Riverdale, Michigan, and works in the family business beside his parents and one of his two sisters.