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Straight No Chaser Biography

Straight No Chaser (SNC) is an undergraduate a cappella group whose original members have a five album record deal with Atlantic Records. A 10-year-old video of "The 12 Days of Christmas", uploaded by SNC member Randy Stine, was viewed by about 10 million people including the chairman and chief executive of Atlantic Records, Craig Kallman, who arranged the recording deal.

The group was formed in 1996 at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. Together the 10 students -- Dan Ponce (the founder), Randy Stine, Charlie Mechling, Steve Morgan, Jerome Collins, Dave Roberts, Walter Chase, Mike Itkoff, Patrick Hachey, and Kevin Caroll—became Straight No Chaser. Their name, Straight No Chaser (SNC), was inspired by a Thelonious Monk composition.

SNC's debut was at a 36-hour dance marathon. The original members performed at Chicago's Wrigley Field, Comiskey Park, Navy Pier, opened for Lou Rawls and even toured the country, playing such venues as Carnegie Hall. In 1999 SNC won the CASA award for both Best Album (Last Call) and Best Song (Ghost Train).[citation needed] The original 10 remained together from 1996 until 1999 when new students were selected to replace the graduating members. As of 2009, approximately 50 students have been members of Straight No Chaser.

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