Last minute quartet met during a No Borders Show Chorus rehearsal. Formed in a “last minute” fashion, they decided in December of 2022 to compete at the 2023 Regional convention in May!
They placed 3rd in their first competition after 1 rehearsal and decided they enjoyed singing together so much that they would continue this journey. In 2023 they competed at regional again placing 2nd with a score high enough to wildcard at the Sweet Adelines International Competition. They competed at Sweet Adelines International placing 30th and had the experience of a lifetime!
Since they live in 3 different countries, it is a challenge to get together but we manage by planning way ahead and Krista is a wonder in making schedules!
For a bit more information on our members –
Krista (lead): started her barbershop life in Arizona, USA. Lori Lyford introduced her to barbershop in high school and she joined the Scottsdale chorus right before their Seattle win in 2010. Krista was also the baritone of C’est La Vie quartet who won Rising Star in 2015 and placed 19th at Sweet Adelines International in 2019. When she moved to Europe (Paris, France) she quickly found a new barbershop group and started singing with No Borders Show Chorus. After 3 years in Paris, she moved to Edinburgh, Scotland in January of 2025 and proceeded to join Forth Valley Chorus. Singing lead in Last minute and lead Forth Valley became a new opportunity for her and who knows – maybe one day she will get back to her favorite part – Baritone!
Katy (Baritone): was addicted as soon as she was introduced to barbershop only a few years ago. She currently sings in 1 quartet within Holland Harmony: Game On! (Mixed). She directs the Amstel River Singers Chorus and is the co-director, alongside Stuart Sides, of Mixed Nuts (Mixed chorus in Holland Harmony). She loved singing baritone again with Last minute and let’s be honest: once a baritone, always a baritone!
Anne-Miek (Bass): was infected with the barbershop virus through her mother in law (Flying High Singers) and it quickly took over her life. She loves singing bass but also likes to be challenged by trying other parts. She has experience singing lead and baritone in her mixed quartet Game On! (where Katy also sings tenor and lead). She also sings Bass in No Borders Show Chorus.
Martina (Tenor): started her barbershop career as a lead and then switched to tenor in the Germany barbershop world. She was introduced to barbershop through her sister in law. She was a founding member of the Southland Voices and a member of the Ladies First / Dortmund groups who have won multiple German championships and participated in HU Nashville in 2015. She has sung tenor in several women and mixed quartets.
