Vinessa Fressola | President
Russell, KY | 2026 | she/they
Major: Environmental Science, Minoring in Environment, Geography, and Urbanization (CEGU)
Favorite Cadenza Song: Sincerely Jane
Weapon of Choice: Hand Held Mixer
Hey guys!!! My name is Vinessa and I’m a fourth year at the college and in Cadenza (a2/bass in da house). I love baking, books, candles, and taking pictures. I hate turning on the big light (lamps and string lights 4evaaaa). I spent this past summer learning German and getting ready for another year of being with this amazing group of humans and making beautiful music!! That’s all for now, vdogfrizzie outtt!
Leah Beach | Interim Music Director
Houston, TX | 2026 | she/her
Major: Molecular Engineering (MENG)
Favorite Cadenza Song: Oh My God
Weapon of Choice: Birkenstock (tan)
Oh hey, I, uh, didn’t see ya there. Pleasure to make your acquaintance. I’m Leah a fourth year from Houston, TX. When I’m not singing with the group, I can be found doing the NYT games in Crerar, enjoying a Vietnamese coffee at the Quantum Cafe, or maintaining my lack of online presence. I love charcoal drawing, tree climbing, and perfectly ripe mangoes. Some of my other hobbies include piano, dermatology, and sarcasm. I can’t wait for another year of inside jokes and music. :)
Sophia Rios | Assistant Creative Director
Frisco, TX | 2027 | she/her
Major: Neuroscience and Creative Writing
Favorite Cadenza Song: Oh My God
Weapon of Choice: Stan twitter
Hey y’all!! I’m a second year at the college and soprano 1 - alto 2 in Cadenza. I love tea, classic rock, duolingo streaks, CHOREO REHEARSALS, and going on runs in hyde park in the fall! When I’m not holed up in my apartment, you’ll likely spot me (or hear me) laughing it up in the reg while I procrastinate on my psets.
Sruthi Kotlo | Assistant Music Director
Naperville, IL | 2027 | she/her
Major: Computer Science and English
Favorite Cadenza Song: Arsonist’s Lullaby
Weapon of Choice: Photo Booth Camera
Hi! I’m a third year at the college, and I sing soprano for Cadenza. Outside of rehearsals, I enjoy playing violin, reading a good book, and going on runs. I also love exploring the city and watching thrillers at hours when I should probably be asleep. If you spot me on campus, it’s probably because I’m experimenting with a new study spot or at a cafe debating whether or not I really need another coffee. I’m excited for another year of making great music and memories with the group!
Rowan Gilmore | Music Director
Princeton, NJ | 2027 | she/her
Major: Comparative Human Development, Minoring in Math and Music
Favorite Cadenza Song: Light of a Clear Blue Morning (LoaCBM)
Weapon of Choice: Hot Tea
Hi! I'm a third year from Princeton, NJ and I sing alto 1 (or sometimes some other parts and vp). I joined Cadenza my first year and I am Music Director of the group this year! I am studying abroad in London this fall as an exchange student at King’s College London. When I'm not singing, I spend my free time volunteering, hiking, playing guitar, or working at reSOURCE (thrift store on campus). I can always be found with either a coffee or tea in hand (all of my money goes to the on campus coffee shops…). I'm so excited to compete at ICCA this year and to continue arranging music for future concerts and performances!
Ava Song | Cadet
Washington D.C. | 2028 | she/her
Major: French (RLL), Global Studies, and Comparative Literature
Favorite Cadenza Song: My Love is a Hurricane (MLIAH)
Weapon of Choice: Recounting Crazy Stories
Ava is a Second Year and Alto 1/Soprano 2 from Washington, DC. She plans on majoring in French (RLL), Global Studies, and Comparative Literature. When she isn’t rehearsing with Cadenza, you can find her in any of the campus cafes (probably doing work or chatting). If you want to talk books, movies, news, gossip, or any pop culture, she’s your girl! Ava is so excited to plan some amazing socials and sing with Cadenza this year!
Zaida Bowsher | Cadet
Bethesda, MD | 2028 | she/her
Major: Cognitive Science and Psychology, Minoring in Russian and Eastern European Studies
Favorite Cadenza Song: Take Me to Church
Weapon of Choice: Coconut
Zaida is a second-year alto from right outside of D.C. When she’s not in rehearsal, you can usually find her in a Goodspeed practice room, studying somewhere in Harper or Crerar (NEVER the Reg) or strolling through campus blasting classic rock music from her trusty knock-off AirPods. She loves playing piano and guitar, reading, drinking obscene amounts of tea, and rewatching one particular adaptation of a 19th century French play. She is SO excited for her second year with Cadenza and these amazing people, and she can’t wait to meet even more!
Charese Mutebi | Cadet
Lakeville, MN | 2028 | she/her
Major: Public Policy
Favorite Cadenza Song: My Love is a Hurricane (MLIAH)
Weapon of Choice: British Accent
Charese is a second year at the college, who sings Sop 2! Outside of Cadenza, she’s usually hunting for the next perfect tea mug, flipping through old records, or binging romcoms with a sweet treat in hand. She has a soft spot for studying in Logan Café and loves chatting about everything from Gossip Girl drama to why her latest romcom obsession is the best one yet. She’s excited for another year of music, laughter, and learning from all the incredible talent around her!
Chloe Maalouf | Creative Director
Morgantown, WV | 2028 | she/her
Major: Biological Sciences (Global and Public Health Track)
Favorite Cadenza Song: Medieval
Weapon of Choice: Iced Americano
Hey y'all! My name is Chloe and I'm a second year at the college and a Soprano 2/Alto 1 in Cadenza. When I'm not singing with Cadenza, you can catch me dancing with the UChicago Maya Dance Company, working at the hospital, or dying in Ratner. I am almost always equipped with a caffeinated beverage and my AirPod Maxes. Other things I love include updating my beli, going for long walks or runs on the lakefront trail, and jumping in the Point. I'm so excited to create more memories with Cadenza this year!