Sensation! Quartet

Kansas City, MO

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Overview

If you are looking for fun, innovative musical entertainment, the a cappella styling of Sensation! will certainly fit the bill. We love to sing a mixture of love songs, doo wop, holiday, patriotic, and 60's & 70's music along with traditional barbershop music.

We love to sing for crowds big and small, and we perform at parties, birthdays, anniversaries, or any special occasion.

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Reviews

9 reviews

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Amy C.

December 10, 2025
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Wonderful quartet

The ladies were cheerful and engaging.
Great voices.
Would highly recommend for any event.

Hired as: A Cappella Group


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Mandy Z.

December 12, 2020
Verified review

Perfect Touch to Our Drive-By Christmas Party

We hired the ladies for our drive-by Christmas party and they were a perfect addition to the party. We were worried we wouldn't be able to capture the Christmas spirit all outside but they were so good. They come ready to sing (and were very safe considering the current pandemic). We would use them again!

Hired as: A Cappella Group


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Carly

February 14, 2018

Such a Wonderful Experience!

I surprised my boyfriend with a singing valentine and it was not only wonderful for him but also his entire office! Sensation Quartet was ideal to work with. They showed up on time complete with a rose, chocolates and a card. Communication was easy and prompt and they sounded beautiful!

Hired as: Singing Telegram


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Katie L.

February 14, 2018

Terrific Valentine's Gram!

They came to our office and sang beautifully! They were right on time and even brought a rose, card, and chocolates. It was amazing! My fiancé and coworkers all loved it. Thank you!!

Hired as: Singing Telegram

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Sensation! Quartet

Thanks so much it was truly a treat!


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Keith U.

February 14, 2018

People had tears in their eyes.

I can't begin to express how wonderful their performance was other than tell you people left with tears in their eyes. The ladies looked beautiful, and were such a joy to work with. Their performance was far beyond what I expected or hoped for. I will defiantly be recommending these ladies for future engagements. They have won two loyal fans.

Hired as: Barbershop Quartet, Singing Telegram

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Sensation! Quartet

Thanks so much Kevin it was a pleasure.

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Booking information

Price range: Contact for rates

Languages: English

Gig length: 15 - 60 minutes

What to expect

If you are looking for fun, innovative musical entertainment, the a cappella stylings of Sensation! will certainly fit the bill. We love to sing a mixture of love songs, doo wop, patriotic, and 60's and 70's music along with traditional barbershop music. We are members of Sweet Adelines International, an organization of a cappella quartets and choruses dedicated to the barbershop harmony style. We love to sing for crowds big and small, and we perform at parties, birthdays, anniversaries, or any special occasion. We also sing at charity fundraisers. Please contact us to sing at your next special event! (email hidden) or (phone number hidden)

About

Barb Patton - Lead
Barb has been a member of Sweet Adelines since 1982. She has been a member of the Kansas City Chorus since 1986. In 2011 Barb was awarded the Garee Rogers Award given by Region 7 for distinguished administrative service to Region 7, her chorus and to Sweet Adelines International. Barb is married to husband Mark and has 2 children, Brian and Emily and 6 grandchildren, Renae, Mackenzie, Lance, Eli, EmmaSue and Autin.

Ruth Anne Decker- Baritone
Ruth Anne first joined Sweet Adelines in 1987 after attending chorus rehearsals with her mother since before she was even born. After a break for college and getting started in her career, Ruth Anne joined the Kansas City Chorus in 1994. Her love of quartet singing has resulted in her performing in several different quartets and octets over the years singing either as tenor or baritone. She is married to Todd and has a daughter, Ashley.

Jenn Betz– Bass

Barbershop is a family affair for Jenn, who began singing with her first chorus in 2020 with her sister Lindsay. Jenn joined during Covid over Zoom. Jenn joined Sensation! in August 2022. Originally from Pennsylvania, she now makes her home in Topeka, KS.

Sue Smith – Tenor

Sue Smith joined Sweet Adelines in 2000, but has always been surrounded by singing. She has been a member of the Kansas City Chorus and is currently tenor section leader with RiverSong in St. Joseph Missouri. Sensation! is her third quartet. Sue has twins, Benjamin and Fitz.

Additional booking notes

We only require a microphone for larger venues and audiences.

Past booked events

December 2025

09

Tuesday

Christmas Party

6:30pm - 7:00pm

Prairie Village, KS

December 2020

06

Sunday

Christmas Party

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Overland Park, KS

December 2013

15

Sunday

Christmas Party

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Kansas City, MO

Team

Sue Smith Tenor
Barb Patton Lead
Ruth Anne Decker Baritone
Cheri Boydston Bass

Setup requirements

Microphone

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