Barbershop Quartet Performs 'Simple Gifts / Shenandoah' Medley

The talented barbershop quartet of Instant Classic perform an incredible ‘Simple Gifts’ and ‘Shenandoah’ Medley.

In 2015, these four men competed in the Barbershop Harmony Society’s International Quartet Contest. After three rounds of competition, they were named the overall champions.

Now, this award-winning group is back on stage for another stunning performance. Just listen as they beautifully belt out the lyrics to ‘Simple Gifts.’

“'Tis the gift to be simple
'Tis the gift to be free
'Tis the gift to come down where we ought to be
And when we find ourselves in the place just right
It will be in the valley of love and delight”

Instant Classic is comprised of comprised of David Zimmerman, Theo Hicks, Kohl Kitzmiller, and Kyle Kitzmiller. On their website, the group says “All four of the members arrange music for the group, and though they all love barbershop harmony, they come from different musical backgrounds and tastes that offer a variety of different styles featured in their arrangements, from vocal jazz, musical theater, pop, and even R&B!”

It’s so incredible to hear all of their voices combine for such a talented performance. They seamlessly blend ‘Shenandoah’ into their melody and it’s a perfect ending to this epic arrangement.

“Oh, Shenandoah, I long to hear you,
Away, you rolling river
Oh, Shenandoah, I long to hear you
Away, I'm bound away, cross the wide Missouri.”

There’s no doubt that these four men are gifted singers. And with talent like this, no wonder they were crowed champions!