The Northwest’s premier a cappella competition

JUDGING

There will be three judges to evaluate each group’s performance individually. Cash Awards will be presented to the top three place finishers.

MEET OUR JUDGES

PAIGE JOHNSON

Paige Johnson is a long-time a cappella enthusiast who is thrilled to be coming back for the second time as a judge for the Rose City Sing-Off. Believe it or not, Paige was a competitor on the Rose City Sing-Off stage almost ten years ago! Since then, Paige has always found herself surrounded by a cappella. She was President of Tandem A Cappella at Willamette University and then went on to join Portland State University’s The Green Note, where she competed in the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella. Paige has traveled all around the country performing in a variety of premiere vocal ensembles, from a cappella to chamber music and everything in between. Paige is a classically trained, award-winning pop and jazz vocalist who is especially passionate about contemporary a cappella that pushes boundaries and boasts creativity. She cannot wait to hear what the competitors have prepared this year!

Paige Johnson

Harmonie Nyounai-Herrera

Harmonie Nyounai-Herrera is a singer, songwriter, and dancer from Portland, Oregon. His work as a contemporary a cappella music director, choreographer, and vocalist has been awarded internationally. Harmonie earned a Bachelor of Arts with a Music Performance Minor from Portland State University. With over 20 years of experience, Harmonie is a passionate leader in community engagement among a cappella enthusiasts. Serving as a judge and clinician for Portland Rose Festival’s Rose City Sing-Off, he is dedicated to securing a safe space and lifelong love of performing arts.

Daniel Nyounai-Herrera

BROOKE RENCHER

Brooke Rencher is a Portland State alum with over 20 years of vocal and instrumental performance experience. She was a member of PSU’s The Green Note from 2015-2018, directing the group in 2017-2018, and directed and arranged for the Central Catholic High School Ramophones in 2019-2020. This is her fourth year of involvement with the RCSO, and is so excited to be judging!

Brooke Rencher

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