The Newfangled Four at the University of Dubuque -- October 3.
Friday, October 3, 7:30 p.m.
University of Dubuque's Heritage Center, 2255 Bennett Street, Dubuque IA
Presented as part of the inauguration festivities for University of Dubuque President Travis L. Frampton, PhD, a special concert with the a cappella talents of The Newfangled Four will be held in the University of Dubuque's Heritage Center on October 3, the gifted ensemble composed of tenor Joey Buss, lead Jackson Niebrugge, bass Jake Tickner, and baritone Marcus Carline.
Based in Southern California, The Newfangled Four is one of the top barbershop quartets in the world, performing all around the United States, as well as internationally. With the group's original iteration having formed in the fall of 2012, the foursome quickly bonded through their involvements with the Westminster Chorus and Masters of Harmony, two well-renowned choruses in the Barbershop Harmony Society. Combining old-fashioned slapstick humor with their quirky offbeat comedy, The Newfangled Four merges their talents as topnotch harmony singers and world class entertainers. In 2013, the quartet won the International Collegiate Barbershop Quartet Contest and the Far Western District Quartet Contest, and most recently finished sixth place in the world in 2023.
Over the years, they have developed a reputation not only for their fine singing and showmanship, but also for their work and involvement in the youth movement as clinicians and educators, leading countless workshops for young singers in the United States. The Newfangled Four has appeared on Buzzfeed, Hallmark’s Home and Family Show, the new Gong Show, The CW Christmas Carolers Challenge, and has recorded tracks for the Lifetime Movie Network. With millions of views on their YouTube performances, they are proud to introduce the barbershop artform to aspiring young singers around the world.
University of Dubuque President Travis L. Frampton began serving as the 12th president of the University of Dubuque in June of 2024. He brings valuable experience as both a scholar and an administrator to UD. Frampton earned a bachelor of arts in religion from Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama, a master of arts in religion from Yale Divinity School in New Haven, Connecticut, and a dual doctor of philosophy degree in philosophy and religion from Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam (philosophy) in the Netherlands and Baylor University (religion) in Waco, Texas. Prior to his appointment at UD, Frampton served as provost and vice president for academic affairs at Schreiner University in Kerrville, Texas.
The Newfangled Four performs in the John & Alice Butler Hall of the University of Dubuque's Heritage Center on October 3, and admission to the 7:30 p.m. concert is free, though tickets are required, with a maximum of two per person. For more information and reservations, call (563)585-7469 and visit Dbq.edu/HeritageCenter.
