Charlie Morrison is an undergraduate student at the University of Michigan, where he is pursuing a Bachelor of Music in Choral Music Education. A passionate advocate for all things choral, Charlie proudly sings bass in several of the university’s premier vocal ensembles, including Chamber Choir, the Men’s Glee Club, and the a cappella group “The G-Men.” Originally from Arlington Heights, Illinois—a northwest suburb of Chicago—Charlie is the middle of three siblings. A dedicated Chicago Cubs fan, he also enjoys birding, sparkling water, and dressing with flair. Outside of school, he works as both a caddie and a personal trainer. Above all, Charlie values meaningful personal connections and takes great joy in hearing the stories and wisdom of those around him. He’s excited to build new relationships and looks forward to an enriching and inspiring year ahead.

Sadie Holloway is a sophomore from Richmond, Virginia, studying Music
Education and Voice Performance at the University of Michigan. She is
involved in the Michigan music community, singing in Chamber Choir,
assistant conducting the prison outreach choir Out of the Blue, and
serving as president of the UM chapter of the American Choral
Directors Association (ACDA). Sadie enjoys traveling and exploring
music in different cultures, and is interested in how choral music can
bring people together. In her free time, she likes reading, listening
to folk music, and spending time with friends and family. She looks
forward to collaborating with other musicians this year and continuing
to grow as both a performer and a leader.

Sophie Choate is a versatile conductor and performer from Provo, Utah, who is passionate about exploratory music practices, early music, the music of today, and creating community among musicians and audiences. This fall, she begins master’s study in choral conducting at the University of Michigan with Dr. Eugene Rogers. She serves as a graduate student conductor of the Orpheus Singers and graduate assistant conductor of the Arts Chorale, and she will begin assisting the Michigan Youth Chamber Choir in winter semester 2026. Over the summer, Sophie was a conducting fellow at the Chamber Choir and Choral Conducting Workshop of the Yale School of Music’s Norfolk Chamber Music Festival. She has previously served as Choir Manager of the Harvard University Choir, leading the student professional ensemble’s recruitment, communications, operations, social events, and domestic and international tours.

As a soprano, Sophie is equally at home in choirs, on the opera stage, in early music ensembles, and in new music contexts. She has served as Soprano Section Leader of First United Church Bloomington, Choral Associate of Trinity Episcopal Church Bloomington, and a member of Indiana University’s NOTUS (contemporary vocal ensemble), Compline Choir, and Conductor’s Chorus. As a Ferris Choral Fellow of the Harvard University Choir, she performed in over 400 daily services and many other concerts and recitals, often as soloist. She has also performed as a soprano soloist with the Indiana University’s New Music Ensemble and Concentus (early music ensemble). Sophie has sung the title roles in The Merry Widow, Dido and Aeneas, and Iolanthe, as well as Barbarina in Le Nozze di Figaro and other chorus and scenes roles. 

As a violist, Sophie has performed on four continents and received national awards. Previous engagements include the Next Festival for Emerging Artists, Sarasota Music Festival, Music Academy of the West, Madeline Island Chamber Music Festival, National Symphony Orchestra Summer Music Institute, and three tours with the National Youth Orchestra of the USA. She has held Assistant Principal positions with the Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra and IU Chamber Orchestra, and Principal roles with the IU New Music Ensemble, Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra, Harvard College Opera Orchestra, and Harvard New Music Ensemble. Sophie received first prize in the American Viola Society Festival Solo Competition and was also recognized by the National YoungArts Foundation. Her zeal for out-of-the-box artistry and the music of living composers has led to performances and collaborations with the likes of the Kronos Quartet, Claire Chase, Mike Block, Tyshawn Sorey, Mari Kimura, inti figgis-vizueta, Sō Percussion, Don Freund, Jessie Montgomery, David Dzubay, and Susie Ibarra.

Sophie holds a bachelor’s degree in Music and Government (double major) from Harvard University and a master’s degree in Viola from Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music. Outside of her musical pursuits, she enjoys cooking, traveling, learning languages, watching rock climbing competitions, and spending time with family, including her three siblings.