Music of the Mad Men Era

Five By Design's signature harmonies have withstood the test of time in a career that stands out on America's musical landscape, spanning more than twenty years.  This nationally-acclaimed vocal ensemble has been the choice of symphony orchestras and performing art centers delighting hundreds of thousands.

The Minnesota-based Five By Design includes Lorie Carpenter-Niska, Catherine Scott, Kurt Niska, Michael Swedberg, and Terrence Niska.  Four of the five have been singing together since 1986.  The group’s familial ties include brothers Terrence and Kurt Niska and the husband-wife duo of Kurt and Lorie Niska and childhood collaborator, Michael Swedberg.  The creative team is supported by in-house artist representatives Alton Accola & Midge Swedberg.  Their technical team includes Sound Engineer Phil Henricksonwho has worked with the ensemble since 1987.