Meet the Heroes

Ashley Fochtman

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A Michigan native, Ashley heeded the words of clairvoyant yogi and imitated the distinct sound of the moose, but refined her vocals before spending four fantastic years singing and dancing with the Harvard Opportunes.


NOTABLE SOLOS:

  • "No Tears Left To Cry" (Ariana Grande)
  • "Many The Miles" (Sara Bareilles)
  • "Wings" (Little Mix)

George Konidaris

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An O.G. Unsung Hero from the 1996 roster, George is an alumnus of the Boston College Acoustics, with whom he recorded lead vocals on Marc Cohn's "True Companion" and Sting's "Mad About You," and starred in a legendary Bread and Circus sketch.


NOTABLE SOLOS:

  • "Story Of My Life" (OneDirection)
  • "Underground" (Ben Folds Five)
  • "Pompeii" (Bastille)

Oliver Libby

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A founder of the Harvard LowKeys and the NYC vocal band Invisible Men, Oliver supplements his successful career as a beatboxer and occasional lead vocalist with forays into the world of venture, innovation, social impact, and policy.


NOTABLE SOLOS:

  • "Vocal Percussion Breakdown" (Oliver Libby)
  • Live-Looper Demo (Oliver Libby)
  • "With Or Without You" (U2)

Tyler Pennock

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You might remember Tyler Pennock from such New York City a cappella groups as Invisible Men and, well, Unsung Heroes. He also enjoys singing along to any YouTube video in which a single lyric of a popular song is repeated in hilarious fashion.


NOTABLE SOLOS:

  • "Scared" (Delta Rae)
  • "Madness" (Muse)
  • "What Goes Around Comes Around" (Justin Timberlake)

Kinley Russell

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After a childhood performing with the Russell Family Singers in N.C., Kinley joined the Harvard LowKeys to continue honing close-harmony skillz. Kinley also sang with Essential Voices USA, which performs with the New York Pops at Carnegie Hall.


NOTABLE SOLOS:

  • "Blame The Rain" (Erin & The Wildfire)
  • "You Go Down Smooth" (Lake Street Dive)
  • "Real Love" (Toby Lightman/Mary J. Blige)

Chris Serico

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With the Boston College Acoustics and University Chorale, Chris toured internationally, sang the national anthem opening day at Fenway Park, and performed with John Williams and Kenny Rogers. Hooray!


 NOTABLE SOLOS:

  • "You Don't Know How It Feels" (Tom Petty)
  • "The Eye" (Brandi Carlile)
  • "Use Somebody" (Kings of Leon)

Juliana Tarris

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Juliana had already performed at Carnegie Hall by the time she joined the Boston College Acoustics, with whom she shared a passion for singing and theatrical shenanigans. She's an avid golfer, as well as a fan of the outdoors and random trivia.


 NOTABLE SOLOS:

  • "Mercy On Me" (Christina Aguilera)
  • "Miss Independent" (Kelly Clarkson)

Christian Van Kipp

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Another alumnus of the NYC vocal band Invisible Men and the Harvard Lowkeys, Christian is the Heroes' 31st and newest member. What are his thoughts on puppies? Perhaps you'll find out after he submits a formal bio.

NOTABLE SOLOS:

  • "You And Me Are Gone" (Jamie Cullum)
  • "Rockets" (Infamous Stringdusters)
  • "Your Smiling Face" (James Taylor)