Previous OTBON MEMBERS
Sophie Nuding
Soprano 2
Fall 2016-Spring 2017
Major: Elementary Education
Favorite Decade: 1920's
Best Concert Ever Attended: Chicago w/ Earth, Wind, and Fire
Also Involved In: Partners in Reading
Solo Credits: Skyfall and Dream A Little Dream of Me
Soprano 2
Fall 2016-Spring 2017
Major: Elementary Education
Favorite Decade: 1920's
Best Concert Ever Attended: Chicago w/ Earth, Wind, and Fire
Also Involved In: Partners in Reading
Solo Credits: Skyfall and Dream A Little Dream of Me
Lauren Leady
Soprano 2
Fall 2016-Spring 2017
Major: English Publishing Studies
Favorite Decade: 60's
Best Concert Ever Attended: Lights
Also Involved In: Deaf Redbirds Association and Copy Editor for the Vidette
Solo Credits: Once Upon Another Time and Dream A Little Dream of Me
Soprano 2
Fall 2016-Spring 2017
Major: English Publishing Studies
Favorite Decade: 60's
Best Concert Ever Attended: Lights
Also Involved In: Deaf Redbirds Association and Copy Editor for the Vidette
Solo Credits: Once Upon Another Time and Dream A Little Dream of Me
Sophie Gimble
Alto 2/ Tenor
Fall 2015- Spring 2017
Role: Secretary
Major: Deaf Education w/ French Minor
Favorite Decade: 80s (for the music) and the 50s (for the aesthetic)
Best Concert Ever Attended: Colony House
Also Involved In: Co-President of the Deaf Redbirds Association
Solo Credits: Once Upon Another Time and You and I
Alto 2/ Tenor
Fall 2015- Spring 2017
Role: Secretary
Major: Deaf Education w/ French Minor
Favorite Decade: 80s (for the music) and the 50s (for the aesthetic)
Best Concert Ever Attended: Colony House
Also Involved In: Co-President of the Deaf Redbirds Association
Solo Credits: Once Upon Another Time and You and I
Erin O'Callaghan
Alto
Fall 2016-Spring 2017
Major: Psychology
Favorite Decade: 90's
Best Concert Ever Attended: Twenty One Pilots
Also Involved In: Epsilon Sigma Alpha and Psychology Club
Solo Credits: Fever and Crabbuckit
Alto
Fall 2016-Spring 2017
Major: Psychology
Favorite Decade: 90's
Best Concert Ever Attended: Twenty One Pilots
Also Involved In: Epsilon Sigma Alpha and Psychology Club
Solo Credits: Fever and Crabbuckit
Adam Seals
Baritone
Spring 2015-Fall 2015
Hometown: Edwardsville, IL
Audition Song: I Could Write A Book
Musical Interests: Miley Cyrus, Shaq, Nicki Minaj, and the Queen B herself
Hobbies: Playing in a Mariachi band and snorkeling
Solo Credits: Almost, The Longest Time, Wonderful World
Baritone
Spring 2015-Fall 2015
Hometown: Edwardsville, IL
Audition Song: I Could Write A Book
Musical Interests: Miley Cyrus, Shaq, Nicki Minaj, and the Queen B herself
Hobbies: Playing in a Mariachi band and snorkeling
Solo Credits: Almost, The Longest Time, Wonderful World
Sawyer Jackson
Tenor 1
Fall 2015
Major: Molecular and Cellular Biology
Hometown: Naperville, IL
Audition Song: A Foggy Day (In London Town)
Musical Interest: Jazz, Reggae, Metalcore, Musical Theatre, The Beach Boys
Jazzboy Status: Big Jazzboy
Why you Joined OTBON: I joined On the Brink of Normal because I love vocal jazz and small group ensembles
"I still believe that something is right only when it feels right." - Brian Wilson
Tenor 1
Fall 2015
Major: Molecular and Cellular Biology
Hometown: Naperville, IL
Audition Song: A Foggy Day (In London Town)
Musical Interest: Jazz, Reggae, Metalcore, Musical Theatre, The Beach Boys
Jazzboy Status: Big Jazzboy
Why you Joined OTBON: I joined On the Brink of Normal because I love vocal jazz and small group ensembles
"I still believe that something is right only when it feels right." - Brian Wilson
Kenzo Furukawa
Tenor 2
Spring 2015-Fall 2015
Major: Secondary Math Education
Hometown: Mount Prospect, IL
Audition Song: Younger Than Springtime
Musical Interests: Anything I can sing along with
Jazzboy Status: Little Jazzboy
Why you joined OTBON: I joined because I wanted to get into a cappella music again. I was seeing what my options were and heard that OTBON was having auditions.
Solo Credits: Dreaming of You, Jump Jive and Wail
Tenor 2
Spring 2015-Fall 2015
Major: Secondary Math Education
Hometown: Mount Prospect, IL
Audition Song: Younger Than Springtime
Musical Interests: Anything I can sing along with
Jazzboy Status: Little Jazzboy
Why you joined OTBON: I joined because I wanted to get into a cappella music again. I was seeing what my options were and heard that OTBON was having auditions.
Solo Credits: Dreaming of You, Jump Jive and Wail
Joey Feeney**
Tenor 2
Fall 2014-Spring 2016
OTBON Position: Treasurer
Major: Music Composition
Hometown: El Paso, IL
Audition Song: All My Lovin
Musical Interests: I enjoy contemporary art music, Jazz music, and blue grass. It is hard to find music I don't enjoy.
Jazz Boy Status: Big Jazzboy
Why you joined OTBON: I joined On the Brink of Normal because I like Jazz and a cappella music
Solo Credit: I Got A Woman, The Scientist, Somebody I Used To Know
Tenor 2
Fall 2014-Spring 2016
OTBON Position: Treasurer
Major: Music Composition
Hometown: El Paso, IL
Audition Song: All My Lovin
Musical Interests: I enjoy contemporary art music, Jazz music, and blue grass. It is hard to find music I don't enjoy.
Jazz Boy Status: Big Jazzboy
Why you joined OTBON: I joined On the Brink of Normal because I like Jazz and a cappella music
Solo Credit: I Got A Woman, The Scientist, Somebody I Used To Know
Kevin Alleman**
Tenor 1
Fall 2012-Spring 2016
OTBON Position: President
Major: Music Composition/Musical Theatre
Hometown: Granville, IL
Audition Song: They Can't Take That Away From Me
Hobbies: Singing, Theatre
Jazz Boy Status: Big Jazzboy
Why you joined OTBON: I have always really loved a cappella music. Once I heard ISU had a vocal jazz ensemble, I had to sign up for auditions!
Solo Credits: Stand By Me Beautiful Baby Girl, White Christmas, When I Get You Alone
Tenor 1
Fall 2012-Spring 2016
OTBON Position: President
Major: Music Composition/Musical Theatre
Hometown: Granville, IL
Audition Song: They Can't Take That Away From Me
Hobbies: Singing, Theatre
Jazz Boy Status: Big Jazzboy
Why you joined OTBON: I have always really loved a cappella music. Once I heard ISU had a vocal jazz ensemble, I had to sign up for auditions!
Solo Credits: Stand By Me Beautiful Baby Girl, White Christmas, When I Get You Alone
Tim Wilson
Bass
Spring 2015-Fall 2015
Audition Song: What A Wonderful World
Musical Interests: Weird Al, gaming music, etc.
Hobbies: Gaming
Why you joined OTBON: I joined OTBON because a bunch of random people on the quad started yelling at me about Jazz a Cappella just because I was wearing a choir shirt
Solo Credit: Lucky, White Christmas, What A Wonderful World
Bass
Spring 2015-Fall 2015
Audition Song: What A Wonderful World
Musical Interests: Weird Al, gaming music, etc.
Hobbies: Gaming
Why you joined OTBON: I joined OTBON because a bunch of random people on the quad started yelling at me about Jazz a Cappella just because I was wearing a choir shirt
Solo Credit: Lucky, White Christmas, What A Wonderful World
Rachel Miller
Alto 1/Soprano 2
Fall 2015- Spring 2016
Major: Music Education
Hometown: Maple Park, IL
Audition Song: Feelin' Good
Musical Interests: Basically everything! Mostly oldies, country, and musical theater.
Why you joined OTBON: Addicted to harmonies! Great way to get involved.
Solo Credits: Hold On I'm Coming, Fever, Lucky
Alto 1/Soprano 2
Fall 2015- Spring 2016
Major: Music Education
Hometown: Maple Park, IL
Audition Song: Feelin' Good
Musical Interests: Basically everything! Mostly oldies, country, and musical theater.
Why you joined OTBON: Addicted to harmonies! Great way to get involved.
Solo Credits: Hold On I'm Coming, Fever, Lucky
Melody Sylvester**
Soprano 1
Spring 2014-Spring 2016
Major: Music Therapy
Audition Song: Lullaby Birdland
Musical Interests: Man Man
Hobbies: I don't have any
Why you joined OTBON: Cuz I like Jazz. Kevin told me I could sing Jazz.
Solo Credits: Double Trouble, Crubbuckit, Lady Madonna, Someone to Watch Over Me, Wrecking Ball
Soprano 1
Spring 2014-Spring 2016
Major: Music Therapy
Audition Song: Lullaby Birdland
Musical Interests: Man Man
Hobbies: I don't have any
Why you joined OTBON: Cuz I like Jazz. Kevin told me I could sing Jazz.
Solo Credits: Double Trouble, Crubbuckit, Lady Madonna, Someone to Watch Over Me, Wrecking Ball
Sarah Hundley
Soprano 2
Fall 2013-Spring 2016
Major: Elementary Education
Hometown: Oswego, IL
Audition Song: The A Train
Musical Interests: Vocal Jazz, alternative, rock etc.
Hobbies: Singing, watching TV, volunteering, hanging out with friends
Why you joined OTBON: I was in a Vocal Jazz group in high school!
Solo Credits: Crabbuckit, Skyfall, Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
Soprano 2
Fall 2013-Spring 2016
Major: Elementary Education
Hometown: Oswego, IL
Audition Song: The A Train
Musical Interests: Vocal Jazz, alternative, rock etc.
Hobbies: Singing, watching TV, volunteering, hanging out with friends
Why you joined OTBON: I was in a Vocal Jazz group in high school!
Solo Credits: Crabbuckit, Skyfall, Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
Ashley Hosler
Soprano 2
Fall 2015
Major: Social Work
Hometown: Oswego, IL
Audition Song: Good Morning
Musical Interests: Spotify Radio, 80's pop/rock, Musical Theatre
Why you joined OTBON: Jazz is pretty rad
Solo Credits: White Christmas
Soprano 2
Fall 2015
Major: Social Work
Hometown: Oswego, IL
Audition Song: Good Morning
Musical Interests: Spotify Radio, 80's pop/rock, Musical Theatre
Why you joined OTBON: Jazz is pretty rad
Solo Credits: White Christmas
Lauren Sheffey
Alto 2
Fall 2013-Spring 2015
Major: Acting
Minor: Music
Hometown: Pearl City, IL
Hobbies: Shopping/Thrifting, Cleaning, Reading, Twerking
Jazz Boy Status: Big Jazzboy
Musical Interests: Lady Gaga, Lana Del Ray, Dubstep, the 1st NOW Album
Why you joined OTBON: I have a love for Vocal Jazz that only OTBON could satisfy.
Solo Credits: Almost There, Fever, Wrecking Ball
Alto 2
Fall 2013-Spring 2015
Major: Acting
Minor: Music
Hometown: Pearl City, IL
Hobbies: Shopping/Thrifting, Cleaning, Reading, Twerking
Jazz Boy Status: Big Jazzboy
Musical Interests: Lady Gaga, Lana Del Ray, Dubstep, the 1st NOW Album
Why you joined OTBON: I have a love for Vocal Jazz that only OTBON could satisfy.
Solo Credits: Almost There, Fever, Wrecking Ball
Sarah Siemer
Alto 1
Fall 2013-Spring 2015
OTBON Position: Secretary
Major: Music Business/Spanish
Hometown: Jerseyville, IL
Audition Song: At Last
Musical Interests: love to sing, Billy Joel, any musical, Santana, Journey, the list goes on!
Hobbies: music, laughing, hanging out with friends, dancing
Jazz Boy Status: Big Jazzboy
Why you joined OTBON: my friends, and I thought it would be a good experience
Solo Credits: Blank Space, Family Portrait, Lady Madonna, Lucky, Make You Feel My Love
"Come See us!"
Alto 1
Fall 2013-Spring 2015
OTBON Position: Secretary
Major: Music Business/Spanish
Hometown: Jerseyville, IL
Audition Song: At Last
Musical Interests: love to sing, Billy Joel, any musical, Santana, Journey, the list goes on!
Hobbies: music, laughing, hanging out with friends, dancing
Jazz Boy Status: Big Jazzboy
Why you joined OTBON: my friends, and I thought it would be a good experience
Solo Credits: Blank Space, Family Portrait, Lady Madonna, Lucky, Make You Feel My Love
"Come See us!"
Sidney Megeff**
Alto 2
Spring 2013 - Spring 2015
Major: Choral Music Education
Minor: Spanish
Hometown: Mahomet, IL
Jazz Boy Status: Big Jazzboy
Solo Credits: Poor Unfortunate Souls, Pound the Alarm, What A Wonderful World
Alto 2
Spring 2013 - Spring 2015
Major: Choral Music Education
Minor: Spanish
Hometown: Mahomet, IL
Jazz Boy Status: Big Jazzboy
Solo Credits: Poor Unfortunate Souls, Pound the Alarm, What A Wonderful World
Terri Kaszynski*
Alto 1
Fall 2014-Spring 2015
Year: Senior
Major: Music Education
Hometown: Rolling Meadows, IL
Musical Interests: Smooth Jazz, Sidney Megeff, Aaron Carter, and Iggy Azalea
Hobbies: Swimming in the Ocean of Trumpets, getting swollen with trumpet jelly, photo-shopping brass instruments into my photos, and golf
Why you joined OTBON: Because Jazz is Jazz and life is life, so I felt the calling of the trumpets and I knew
Solo Credit: Danny Boy, Crabbuckit, White Christmas, Wonderful World
Alto 1
Fall 2014-Spring 2015
Year: Senior
Major: Music Education
Hometown: Rolling Meadows, IL
Musical Interests: Smooth Jazz, Sidney Megeff, Aaron Carter, and Iggy Azalea
Hobbies: Swimming in the Ocean of Trumpets, getting swollen with trumpet jelly, photo-shopping brass instruments into my photos, and golf
Why you joined OTBON: Because Jazz is Jazz and life is life, so I felt the calling of the trumpets and I knew
Solo Credit: Danny Boy, Crabbuckit, White Christmas, Wonderful World
Annie Martin
Alto 2
Fall 2013-Fall 2014
Major: Music Therapy
Hometown: HomerGlen,IL
Audition Song: Black Coffee, Cry Me A River
Musical Interests: I love Indie/Alternative Bands
Hobbies: Watching movies, Reading, Playing Guitar, and Writing
Why you joined OTBON: I heard about On The Brink Of Normal at Festival ISU and I was in a jazz group in my high school and I definitely wanted to be a part of something like this again.
Solo Credits: Somebody I Used To Know, What A Wonderful World, Young and Beautiful,Pound the Alarm
Alto 2
Fall 2013-Fall 2014
Major: Music Therapy
Hometown: HomerGlen,IL
Audition Song: Black Coffee, Cry Me A River
Musical Interests: I love Indie/Alternative Bands
Hobbies: Watching movies, Reading, Playing Guitar, and Writing
Why you joined OTBON: I heard about On The Brink Of Normal at Festival ISU and I was in a jazz group in my high school and I definitely wanted to be a part of something like this again.
Solo Credits: Somebody I Used To Know, What A Wonderful World, Young and Beautiful,Pound the Alarm
Anthony "Trey" Sauer**
Baritone
Fall 2013-Fall 2014
Major: Music Education
Hometown: Edwardsville, IL
Musical Interests: Choir and Piano
Hobbies: Golf and Coin Collecting
Jazz Boy Status: Little Jazzboy
Why you joined OTBON: My friends brought me to the group, and I have an interest in a capella
Solo Credit: Voices in the Hall, What A Wonderful World
Baritone
Fall 2013-Fall 2014
Major: Music Education
Hometown: Edwardsville, IL
Musical Interests: Choir and Piano
Hobbies: Golf and Coin Collecting
Jazz Boy Status: Little Jazzboy
Why you joined OTBON: My friends brought me to the group, and I have an interest in a capella
Solo Credit: Voices in the Hall, What A Wonderful World
Erika Clark
Soprano 1
Fall 21014
Major: Music Therapy
Hometown: Edwardsville, IL
Audition Song: What A Wonderful World
Musical Interests: I love oldies music (LOVE 80's music), Classic Rock, Alternative, Maroon 5, Train, I'll listen to just about any genre; all mixed up
Hobbies: Singing, guitar, composing, making picture collages
Jazz Boy Status: Litlle Jazzboy
Why you joined OTBON: Why not?? It is a great opportunity to meet new people who share my love of music. And I love singing in small groups with a bunch of cool people.
Solo Credits: Family Portrait, Stand By Me Beautiful Baby Girl, Pound the Alarm
Soprano 1
Fall 21014
Major: Music Therapy
Hometown: Edwardsville, IL
Audition Song: What A Wonderful World
Musical Interests: I love oldies music (LOVE 80's music), Classic Rock, Alternative, Maroon 5, Train, I'll listen to just about any genre; all mixed up
Hobbies: Singing, guitar, composing, making picture collages
Jazz Boy Status: Litlle Jazzboy
Why you joined OTBON: Why not?? It is a great opportunity to meet new people who share my love of music. And I love singing in small groups with a bunch of cool people.
Solo Credits: Family Portrait, Stand By Me Beautiful Baby Girl, Pound the Alarm
Josh Olsen
Tenor 2
Fall 2013-Fall 2014
OTBON Position: Treasurer
Major: Marketing
Hometown: Glenview, IL
Audition Song: Tight
Musical Interests: Jazz, Rock, and Acapella
Hobbies: Rock Climbing and Singing
Jazz Boy Status: Little Jazzboy
Why you joined OTBON: I love jazz and I love a capella music, so getting involved with OTBON was a no brainer.
Solo Credits: I Wanna Be Like You, Dreaming of You, Make You Feel My Love
Tenor 2
Fall 2013-Fall 2014
OTBON Position: Treasurer
Major: Marketing
Hometown: Glenview, IL
Audition Song: Tight
Musical Interests: Jazz, Rock, and Acapella
Hobbies: Rock Climbing and Singing
Jazz Boy Status: Little Jazzboy
Why you joined OTBON: I love jazz and I love a capella music, so getting involved with OTBON was a no brainer.
Solo Credits: I Wanna Be Like You, Dreaming of You, Make You Feel My Love
Matt Tassler**
Bass
Spring 2014-Fall 2016
Major: Exercise Science/Physical Therapy
Hometown: Libertyville, IL
Musical Interests: They come and go, but some of my favorites right now are Flying Lotus, Squarepusher, Aphex Twin, Boards of Canada, Massive Attack, and Radiohead.
Hobbies: Running, biking, playing volleyball, reading, singing.
Jazz Boy Status: Big Jazzboy
Why you joined OTBON: Vocal jazz was a singing style I hadn't ever experienced first-hand until I saw On the Brink of Normal live; I knew they were the perfect group for me to pursue something new and make some friends along the way!
Solo Credits: White Christmas, Lady Madonna, Pompeii, Wrecking Ball
Bass
Spring 2014-Fall 2016
Major: Exercise Science/Physical Therapy
Hometown: Libertyville, IL
Musical Interests: They come and go, but some of my favorites right now are Flying Lotus, Squarepusher, Aphex Twin, Boards of Canada, Massive Attack, and Radiohead.
Hobbies: Running, biking, playing volleyball, reading, singing.
Jazz Boy Status: Big Jazzboy
Why you joined OTBON: Vocal jazz was a singing style I hadn't ever experienced first-hand until I saw On the Brink of Normal live; I knew they were the perfect group for me to pursue something new and make some friends along the way!
Solo Credits: White Christmas, Lady Madonna, Pompeii, Wrecking Ball
Annie Sturtewagen
Soprano 1
Fall 2013-Spring 2014
Major: Music Therapy/Vocal Performance
Hometown: Annawan, IL
Hobbies: Crochet, Crafting, Watching Game of Thrones and Girls, Geocaching, Thrifting, and visiting Parks.
Why you joined OTBON: I came to the group because I wanted to be in an extracurricular choir and it seemed like a lot of fun!
Solo Credits: Love On Top
Soprano 1
Fall 2013-Spring 2014
Major: Music Therapy/Vocal Performance
Hometown: Annawan, IL
Hobbies: Crochet, Crafting, Watching Game of Thrones and Girls, Geocaching, Thrifting, and visiting Parks.
Why you joined OTBON: I came to the group because I wanted to be in an extracurricular choir and it seemed like a lot of fun!
Solo Credits: Love On Top
Adriana Ladage
Alto 1
Spring 2013-Spring 2014
OTBON Position: Music Librarian
Major: Vocal Performance
Hometown: Hennipen, IL
Musical Interests: Opera, Musical Theater, Jazz, and basically any kind of music except for Country!
Hobbies: Reading, singing, cooking, family, friends
Jazz Boy Status: Big Jazzboy
Why you joined OTBON: I had never had much experience with jazz music and what better way to get into it but with all my friends!
Solo Credits: My Funny Valentine, What A Wonderful World, White Christmas
Alto 1
Spring 2013-Spring 2014
OTBON Position: Music Librarian
Major: Vocal Performance
Hometown: Hennipen, IL
Musical Interests: Opera, Musical Theater, Jazz, and basically any kind of music except for Country!
Hobbies: Reading, singing, cooking, family, friends
Jazz Boy Status: Big Jazzboy
Why you joined OTBON: I had never had much experience with jazz music and what better way to get into it but with all my friends!
Solo Credits: My Funny Valentine, What A Wonderful World, White Christmas
Chris Gonzalez
Tenor 2
Fall 2013-Spring 2014
Major: International Business
Hometown: Wheeling, IL
Musical Interests: Alternative, Indie, Musical Theatre, Jazz, etc.
Hobbies: Hanging with friends, singing, dancing, eating Chipotle
Why you joined OTBON: I was in an A capella group in high school and when I heard of auditions for OTBON I was so excited!
Tenor 2
Fall 2013-Spring 2014
Major: International Business
Hometown: Wheeling, IL
Musical Interests: Alternative, Indie, Musical Theatre, Jazz, etc.
Hobbies: Hanging with friends, singing, dancing, eating Chipotle
Why you joined OTBON: I was in an A capella group in high school and when I heard of auditions for OTBON I was so excited!
Ryan Downing
Bass
Fall 2013-Spring 2014
Major: Undecided/Psychology intended
Hometown: Sterling, IL
Musical Interests: Hip-Hop, Alternative, Indie, Metal, Jazz, Dubstep, Swing
Hobbies: Reading, Singing, Video Games, Tennis, Acting
Why you joined OTBON: Festival ISU brought me to On The Brink
Solo Credits: What A Wonderful World
Bass
Fall 2013-Spring 2014
Major: Undecided/Psychology intended
Hometown: Sterling, IL
Musical Interests: Hip-Hop, Alternative, Indie, Metal, Jazz, Dubstep, Swing
Hobbies: Reading, Singing, Video Games, Tennis, Acting
Why you joined OTBON: Festival ISU brought me to On The Brink
Solo Credits: What A Wonderful World
Laura Bouxsein
Alto 1
Spring 2014
Major: Acting/Costume Design
Hometown: Evanston, IL
Musical Interests: I love vocal jazz, Mumford and Sons, Regina Spektor, Florence and the Machines and all kinds of indie and alternative bands!
Hobbies: Shakespeare, singing/songwriting, figure skating, and baking.
Why you joined OTBON: I joined OTBON because I had a bunch of friends in it and I sang Vocal Jazz in high school and it sounded like a great experience!
Solo Credits: What a Wonderful World
Alto 1
Spring 2014
Major: Acting/Costume Design
Hometown: Evanston, IL
Musical Interests: I love vocal jazz, Mumford and Sons, Regina Spektor, Florence and the Machines and all kinds of indie and alternative bands!
Hobbies: Shakespeare, singing/songwriting, figure skating, and baking.
Why you joined OTBON: I joined OTBON because I had a bunch of friends in it and I sang Vocal Jazz in high school and it sounded like a great experience!
Solo Credits: What a Wonderful World
Francoise Widmaier
Alto 1
Fall 2013
Major: Vocal Music Education
Hobbies: Singing, watching movies, chilling with friends as well as making new ones,trying new food, and reading great books
Why you joined OTBON: I LOVE jazz and a capella music and I thought it was time that I join a club of some kind and make new friends!
Alto 1
Fall 2013
Major: Vocal Music Education
Hobbies: Singing, watching movies, chilling with friends as well as making new ones,trying new food, and reading great books
Why you joined OTBON: I LOVE jazz and a capella music and I thought it was time that I join a club of some kind and make new friends!
Hannah Spohnholtz
Soprano 2
Fall 2013
Major: Theatre Education/Acting
Musical Interests: Country/Pop/Broadway
Hobbies: Singing/Dancing/Laughing and I'd love to learn how to knit
Why you joined OTBON: I was brought to OTBON through mutual friends and encouragement from classmates.
Soprano 2
Fall 2013
Major: Theatre Education/Acting
Musical Interests: Country/Pop/Broadway
Hobbies: Singing/Dancing/Laughing and I'd love to learn how to knit
Why you joined OTBON: I was brought to OTBON through mutual friends and encouragement from classmates.
Josh Ramseyer
Baritone
Fall 2013
Solo Credits: In My Life
Baritone
Fall 2013
Solo Credits: In My Life
Rob Holden
Baritone
Fall 2013
Major: Vocal Performance
Hometown: Naperville, IL
Solo Credits: In My Life
Baritone
Fall 2013
Major: Vocal Performance
Hometown: Naperville, IL
Solo Credits: In My Life
Carly Piland
Alto 1
Fall 2012-Spring 2013
Alto 1
Fall 2012-Spring 2013
Chad Sabin
Baritone/Beatboxer
Spring 2012-Spring 2013
Major: Music Business
Hobbies: Beat Boxing, playing video games, doing old man impressions, reading, and Fantasy Football
Why you joined OTBON: I came to OTBON through Lauren Bernacki and Aundrea Wells who are the original founders of the group. They asked me if I wanted to be a part of the group since there wasn't a vocal jazz group on campus and since I love vocal jazz, it was a no brainer to jump start this new a capella group. I have been a part of the group ever since.
"I'm very excited to see this group grow. I love all the new members of this group and I look forward to performing with them in the future."
Baritone/Beatboxer
Spring 2012-Spring 2013
Major: Music Business
Hobbies: Beat Boxing, playing video games, doing old man impressions, reading, and Fantasy Football
Why you joined OTBON: I came to OTBON through Lauren Bernacki and Aundrea Wells who are the original founders of the group. They asked me if I wanted to be a part of the group since there wasn't a vocal jazz group on campus and since I love vocal jazz, it was a no brainer to jump start this new a capella group. I have been a part of the group ever since.
"I'm very excited to see this group grow. I love all the new members of this group and I look forward to performing with them in the future."
Emily Kuchenbrod
Soprano 2
Fall 2012- Spring 2013
Major: Music Education
Soprano 2
Fall 2012- Spring 2013
Major: Music Education
Katie Steel
Soprano 2
Fall 2012- Spring 2013
OTBON Position: Vice-President
Major: Music Business
Soprano 2
Fall 2012- Spring 2013
OTBON Position: Vice-President
Major: Music Business
Kristyn Szwajka
Alto 1
Fall 2012- Spring 2013
Major: Music Education
Alto 1
Fall 2012- Spring 2013
Major: Music Education
Matthew Merz
Accompianist
Spring 2013
OTBON Position: President/Accompianist
Accompianist
Spring 2013
OTBON Position: President/Accompianist
Tom Bailey
Tenor 1
Spring 2011- Spring 2013
OTBON Position: Music Librarian
Major: Vocal Performance
Hometown: Peru, IL
Solo Credits: Cooler Than Me
Tenor 1
Spring 2011- Spring 2013
OTBON Position: Music Librarian
Major: Vocal Performance
Hometown: Peru, IL
Solo Credits: Cooler Than Me
Aundrea Wells
Alto 1
Spring 2011- Fall 2012
OTBON Position: President/Music Director
Major: Music Education
Alto 1
Spring 2011- Fall 2012
OTBON Position: President/Music Director
Major: Music Education
Megan Zahora
Soprano 2
Spring 2011- Fall 2012
OTBON Position: Vice-President
Major: Music Education
Soprano 2
Spring 2011- Fall 2012
OTBON Position: Vice-President
Major: Music Education