Born in 1960, Jon Nicholas's lifelong passion for barbershop harmony was ignited during annual visits to the Louisville Thoroughbred Chorus Christmas show with his grandparents. Joining the Thoroughbreds at sixteen, he enriched two Cardinal District Champion quartets: The Class Of '84 (1984) and The Sensations (2000), ranking 20th at internationals in 2001. Jon directed The Kentuckians Chorus, leading them to numerous championships. An accomplished arranger, his compositions are performed globally, accessible at www.nicholasarrangements.com. Jon also directs the Heart Of Kentucky Men's Chorus and coaches various a cappella groups year-round.