Just like the music they sing, the eleven members of STAMVOJA bring a diverse background and musical experience to the group. Read on to learn more about each of the members.

Andy Burman, Senior
Hometown: Davenport 
A four-year member of STAMVOJA, Andy is a business management major who sings tenor in the group. He also sings in the Chorale, Five Deep and Chapel Choir, and acts in the theatre department. His favorite song is "You've Lost that Loving Feeling" and he sings solos on "This Island Earth," "Secret of Life" and "Sweet Dreams." His most memorable moment with the group was singing at Carnegie Hall in NYC. He wants people to know that organ donation is very important. 

Marianna Caldwell, Sophomore 
Hometown: Decorah, Iowa 
Marianna is new to STAMVOJA, but not to performing. She lists as her activities "theatre...theatre...and, um...theatre. I have no life outside of the theatre." An alto in the group, you'll hear her amazing "hik-ahs" on "Take Me Coco." Always looking for an acting job, Marianna adds: "Like what you see? Feel free to cast me in a show." And folks, she's serious. 

Allison Costello, Senior 
Hometown: Charlotte, Iowa  
Allison is a theatre major and veteran of STAMVOJA, having performed with the group for three straight years. When not singing soprano and alto for the group, you'll probably find her on-stage performing in the Galvin Center or in murder mysteries across the Quad Cities. Her favorite song is "I'll Be Seeing You," and she sings the solo on "Sweet Dreams." Her most memorable STAMVOJA experience: "The bus breaking down in Oklahoma!" 

Jodi Leonard, Senior 
Hometown: Blue Grass, Iowa 
The other four-year member of the group, Jodi sings soprano. She is a music education major who enjoys theatre, camping, ninja video games and balancing spoons on her nose. (Don't ask.) She sings solos on "You've Lost that Loving Feeling," "Pick Yourself Up" and "Sweet Dreams." Her fondest memory: "Getting in a snowball fight with Marti and a trip to Chinatown in NYC late at night." She also wants to let people know that she needs a job after she graduates this year.

Dan McGinn, Junior 
Hometown: Bettendorf, Iowa 
Dan is a business management major in his third year with STAMVOJA. He enjoys acting, and plays a mean golf game. His favorite song is "Zombie," and you'll find his front and center on "Heavenly," "Zombie" and "You've Lost that Loving Feeling." His most memorable STAMVOJA memory? You guessed it: "The bus breaking down on the way to Texas." 

Sean Pankuch, Junior 
Hometown: Aurora, Illinois 
Sean is a bass in the group. A public relations and marketing communication major, he moonlights as an actor and Cubs fan. He's also a member of Better Food, another acappella group. His favorite song is "Pick Yourself Up" and he would love to sing "Hey Ya" by Outkast in the group this year. His most memorable STAMVOJA memory: "Being stranded in Oklahoma!" 

Andrew Vorheis, Freshman 
Hometown: Clinton, Iowa  
Andrew is a law major at St. Ambrose, and he sings tenor in the group. A jack of all traits, he participates in golf, soccer, jazz choir, show choir, band, jazz band and pep bands. When not doing that, he enjoys just hanging out with his friends. He would like the group to work on an arrangement of "Amazing Grace" this year. He has sung in London, Ontario, Montreal and Quebec. 

Kim Wolff, Sophomore 
Hometown: McHenry, Illinois 
A first-year member of STAMVOJA, Kim sings soprano and alto in the group and enjoys dancing in her free time. Her favorite song is "I'll Be Seeing You," and if she could choose any song for STAMVOJA to sing, "I'm a big Faith Hill fan, so pretty much any song by her." 

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