Choral Demo vocalists

elyse roscoe

Elyse Roscoe is a classically trained soprano vocalist known for her rich and colorful voice. Hailing originally from Delaware, she has cultivated her vocal talents into a journey of musical expertise and exploration. Elyse's educational background includes a strong foundation in music education and conducting. She honed her skills and passion for diverse curriculum development during her studies at the prestigious Frost School of Music. Immersed in a world of musical theory and performance, Elyse's dedication to her craft led her to excel in her academic pursuits. With a desire to share her musical talents and inspire young voices, Elyse Roscoe worked with the Miami Children’s Chorus. Her involvement with the chorus allowed her to contribute to the musical growth of young students. Beyond her work with the chorus, Elyse is also a private vocal instructor. She believes in the power of one-on-one instruction to nurture and guide students towards realizing their full vocal potential. Elyse's teaching style combines technical precision with a deep appreciation for the emotive and expressive qualities of music.

david caldarella

David Caldarella is an undergraduate composer and vocalist currently studying theory and composition at the Frost School of Music in Miami, FL. Since age 8, Caldarella received private instruction for the violin and music theory, performing in many choral, orchestral and chamber ensemble through his early life. Caldarella furthered his study of music at the ACES Educational Center for the Arts in New Haven, CT, along with private composition lessons with composer Polina Nazaykinskaya. His studies continued with pianist-composer Michael Brown, and later conductor Alasdair Neale, as a member of the New Haven Symphony Orchestra's Youth Composer Project and as an intern for the orchestra. Presently, Caldarella is a member of the world-renowned Frost Chorale under Dr. Amanda Quist. His works have seen premieres by the Frost Chamber Singers and the Greater Connecticut Youth Symphony Orchestra. His piece, Domine Deus, is currently published in the Amanda Quist Choral Series under Walton Music, and is programmed for the 2023 Virginia All-State Choir concert.

amelia tripp

Amelia is an undergraduate in the Frost School of Music, studying music therapy and contemporary songwriting. A singer performing around the city of Miami, Amelia sings across genres. She is a performer in the Frost Chorale, sings for events and parties, and performs her original music.

kyle largey

Kyle Largey is a tenor hailing from New York, with a background spanning choral, operatic, musical theatre and jazz repertoire. He is currently a senior at the University of Miami Frost School of Music studying music education. He has sung with Seraphic Fire as a part of their scholars program, and sang on their 20th anniversary “First-Last” concert series. In September, Kyle will sing in a choir with Frost’s Henry Mancini Institute and the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra to perform Shawn Crouch’s “All Without Words”. At Frost, Kyle is a member of Frost Opera Theatre and Frost Chorale, which saw a concert tour to England and France in May of 2022. He is also the cofounder and baritone of the barbershop group, “The Spoons”.

max shackman

Max Shackman is a senior music education major with a performance certificate at the Frost school of Music. Max enjoys performing a variety of styles of music and has been part of selective choral, musical theatre, jazz vocal, contemporary and A Cappella Ensembles. In his free time Max loves to crochet and watch Survivor. He is so excited to be a part of this process and be a vocalists for the CCCC demos.

tucker smith

Tucker Smith, a rising indie/indie rock artist, was born in New York City. There he attended the infamous LaGuardia Arts High School, where he studied the classical arts of vocal performance. Tucker graduated in 2020 with a Chancellor's endorsed diploma in Vocal performance which he took to the University of Miami to Study Modern Artist Development and Entrepreneurship. Despite his young age though, Tucker is no stranger to the stage. Through solo performances as well as many musical groups and ensembles, Tucker has performed on National Television networks, National and International tours, with Celebrity artists such as Diana Ross, and at premier stages such as Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center in New York, and Hard Rock Live in Miami.

jason fieler

Jason Fieler is an undergraduate sophomore at the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music studying media scoring and production with a minor in composition. He got into music playing classical piano at the age of 9, but began branching out very soon after that, with jazz and contemporary piano, and with learning guitar and bass as well. He sang for a long time in various small choral ensembles, but didn’t get serious about singing until getting to college. At the University of Miami, he has been a part of the Frost Chorale and Frost Chamber Singers, both of which are classical choral ensembles. In addition to this, he sings bass in the award-winning contemporary a cappella group BisCaydence, and is the tenor 2 section leader of the Beta Tau chapter of Phi Mu Alpha. He also loves to sing barbershop quartet music, and often makes multitrack recordings of barbershop arrangements.

sam scheibe

Sam Scheibe is an up and coming composer/arranger, conductor, and performer of contemporary and traditional choral music. His music has been performed and commissioned by ensembles across the United States and the United Kingdom by ensembles including the Frost Chorale, the Westminster Williamson Voices, Anchorae, the West Jersey Chamber Music Society, and the University of Aberdeen Chamber Choir. He received his Undergraduate degree from Westminster Choir College, his first Master's degree from the University of Aberdeen, and is now pursuing a Master's in Choral Conducting from the University of Miami, under the direction of Dr. Amanda Quist. His music is published by GIA publications and recorded by the GRAMMY-nominated Westminster Williamson Voices. Sam has also sung professionally as a bass-baritone with professional ensembles including the Seraphic Fire Youth Initiative, the Same Stream Choir, and Choir Next Door.

sammy strent

Sammy Strent is a composer, conductor, and multi-instrumentalist from Bethesda, Maryland. Strent is most well-known for his choral compositions, though he composes for a variety of instrumentations and mediums. Strent’s compositions have been performed by professional new-music ensembles throughout the country including the Worcester Chamber Music Society’s string quartet (2019), Transient Canvas (2021), and the Contemporary Ensemble at the Atlantic Music Festival (2021). Strent's choral piece, "Continuities", for SATB with Piano and Cello, was selected as a winner from a call for scores at the Frost School of Music; it was premiered on April 27th, 2021 in Miami, Florida. In addition to composing for classical ensembles, Strent has scored the music to 3 youtube tv series by Stein Films, 2 theatrical plays, 3 films, and is currently working on a musical. Strent's interest in electronic music and music production has inspired him to compose with unique textures.  In addition to composing, Strent works as an arranger and recently worked on an arrangement of the Super Mario Brothers Main Theme for the Frost Band of the Hour at the University of Miami. As a curious and explorative composer, Strent’s musical voice is constantly adapting as he seeks to leave an impact on those who listen to his music.