Maija Sariola has been singing with Club For Five since 2005. Her clear, bright soprano and captivating stage presence delight audiences and bring light to even the most dimly lit venues. As a colleague, Maija is warm-hearted and dependable, a mood-lifter, and a firm organizer who ensures that everything gets done. She describes her work as fun, challenging, and diverse.

Maija earned her Master’s degree in music from the Sibelius Academy in 2008 and later supplemented her education with vocal pedagogy studies. Before joining Club For Five, she sang in a band called Miami, participated in musicals at the Helsinki City Theatre and the Comedy Theatre Arena, and lent her voice to animated films.

In addition to her work with Club For Five, Maija teaches singing, performs with various ensembles, and engages in various musical projects such as background vocals and dubbing. She is also a songwriter and dreams of releasing her own solo album in the near future. A year ago, Maija qualified as a mental coach.

Jouni Kannisto is a founding member of Club For Five. His dazzling tenor voice ranges from tender ballads to full-on rock performances, and his humorous stage banter entertains both the audience and the band. As a colleague, Jouni is humorous, meticulous, and multifaceted. These qualities shine through in his arrangements, which consistently amaze with their brilliance. According to Jouni, the Club has allowed him to stretch his vocal cords and refine his arranging skills. He has also enjoyed the responsibility of producing many of their recordings.

Jouni’s musical roots trace back to the Pori Music Institute and the Pori Theatre Youth, where he performed and composed for theater productions. His diverse musical interests eventually led him to the Sibelius Academy in 1998, where singing became his primary focus. Within a year, Jouni was involved with the University Singers and the improvisational theater group Stella Polaris – and soon after, Club For Five was founded!

In addition to his work with the Club, Jouni continues to build a career in improvisational theater as a musician and trainer with Stella Polaris.

Tuukka Haapaniemi is a founding member of Club For Five and the one who named the band. His rich and versatile bass voice forms the foundation of the group’s sound. As a colleague, Tuukka is warm and meticulous. He frequently takes on video editing and social media responsibilities, which are his areas of expertise. From a young age, Tuukka has been interested in various musical instruments, and he humorously remarks that he “plays” the bass and drums within the group.

Tuukka earned his Bachelor of Music degree from the Sibelius Academy, after which he pursued a professional career focused on vocal performance. He has worked with numerous choirs as a bass soloist, assistant, and trainer, both in Finland and abroad.

In addition to his performances with the Club, Tuukka’s voice is regularly heard on television and radio, in commercials, and in dubbing. He is also a sought-after audiobook narrator.

Saima Haapanen is the newest member of the band, having joined in January 2022. On stage, Saima is radiant and positive, proudly and meticulously handling the alto part. As a colleague, Saima is encouraging and inspiring. Her energy and determination motivate others to work hard and stay on schedule, making her the band’s go-to person for deadlines. She feels that the challenges of the Club unify all her previous work experiences, making her new role feel like a homecoming.

Saima graduated as a pop/jazz music pedagogue from Helsinki Polytechnic Stadia (now Metropolia) in 2006 and later completed an advanced degree there with a major in music arranging. Before joining Club For Five, Saima taught rhythm music singing at the Avonia Music Institute, sang with the vocal group Viisi, and substituted in the vocal ensemble Rajaton for several years. In spring 2020, she released her own music with her trio on the solo album Toinen tyttö.

Besides her work with the Club, Saima continues to contribute to the choral field as an arranger, composer, lyricist, choir director, and trainer.

Juha Viitala joined Club For Five in 2011. He is a versatile baritone capable of igniting a party in both clubs and concert halls, while also having the ability to make the audience weep one moment and howl with laughter the next. As a colleague, Juha is considerate and creates a light-hearted atmosphere with his exuberant humor. He also has strong decision-making skills and a diverse technical background. Juha considers his work with the Club a dream job, allowing him to challenge and express himself artistically.

Juha holds an engineering degree and has also studied for five years at the Pop & Jazz Conservatory.

In addition to his work with Club For Five, Juha writes his own songs for himself and his band, focusing on themes such as children, love, and friendship-essentially, the beauty of life. Besides performing as a troubadour, in duos, and with bands, he arranges music and conducts training for choirs and vocal groups. Juha also co-organizes the annual private summer festival Ruovestari in Ruovesi with two friends.