Meet the 62nd Cast of the Ball State University Singers!

DIRECTOR:

Jodi Cotton-Street

Jodi Cotton-Street holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Music Education and a Master of Music Degree in Vocal Performance from Ball State University. Upon graduation, Jodi was the Director of Choral Activities at Columbia City High School where she directed two award-winning show choirs. She then served as the Assistant Director for the Ball State University Singers while working on her Master’s Degree. Throughout the summers, Jodi performed as a singer, dancer, and pianist for several theme parks across the United States including Cedar Point and Busch Gardens Williamsburg.

Jodi has taught in different capacities for the Ball State Department of Theater and Dance. Jodi currently teaches Voice Lessons and Singing Actor for the Musical Theatre BFA students as well as an Intro to Singing Actor course. She has taught Sight-Singing, Music Theory, Piano, and accompanied the Senior Cabaret and Chicago and New York Showcases. Jodi has served as the Musical Director for several productions at Ball State including: Little Shop of Horrors, Company, Urinetown, Into the Woods, Little Women, Baby, Swing, and A Chorus Line. She has also served as the rehearsal pianist and accompanist for several other productions.

In addition to teaching at Ball State, Jodi continues to work as a freelance clinician, adjudicator, accompanist, and music director. For The Legacy Theatre in Tyrone, Georgia, Jodi has music directed Hairspray, Matilda, Bridges of Madison County, Daddy Longlegs, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Jane Eyre, 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, High School Musical 1 & 2, The Wizard of Oz, and several others. The Legacy Theater hosts a Musical Theater Summer Camp in which Jodi serves as the vocal instructor for about 120 students. Jodi is the Site Coordinator for the Indiana State School of Music, which oversees the adjudication process for several State Qualifying Show Choir Invitationals and the State Finals. She has spent the last several summers as a vocal and instrumental music director of shows for the Live Entertainment Department at Cedar Point Amusement Park. Jodi has consistently been invited to be the Festival Accompanist for the Region III American College Theater Festival. Recently, Jodi has been helping to coach college auditions for the Legacy Dream Performing Arts Academy in Tyrone, Georgia and the Triple Threat Performing Arts Academy in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

GLEE CLUB:

Reagan Augustine

Reagan Augustine is a Senior Advertising major with Theatre, Business Analytics, and Digital Marketing Strategy & Analytics minors. She is also enrolled in the Accelerated Master’s program for Public Relations with Ball State. This is Reagan’s third year in the Glee Club and her second year as on of the Digital Marketing Head for Singers. She was also on the MASCC committee for her second year, serving as one of the Recruitment, Sales, Awards & Social Media Coordinators. Reagan has been in over 25 theatrical productions, her favorites being “Phantom of the Opera” (feat. Dancer), “Les Miserables” (Fantine), “The Wizard of Oz” (Dorothy Gale), and “Hairspray” (feat. Nicest Kid). She has been pursuing the performing arts world for as long as she can remember! When she’s not singing and dancing, she’s marketing for various other companies, watching sports/movies/TV shows, and hanging out with her beloved cat baby, Toby.

Neleh Thompson

Neleh Thompson is a Sophomore Family and Child major, concentrating in Child Life. This year, Neleh is serving as the Assistant Company Manager for the 62nd Cast. She is so excited for her second year in University Singers, and is grateful to be making memories and performing with the group. Neleh would like to thank her family and friends for supporting her throughout her college career!

Savannah Heemer

Alyssa Ropa

Alyssa Ropa is a Junior Theatre Design & Tech major with a focus in Hair and Makeup Design and a minor in Dance. This is Alyssa’s third year in University Singers and she continues to carry the joy of being a member of this group. She also participates on the production staff as the groups Alumni Relations Coordinator.  She hopes to continue her college journey through University Singers as well as grow in her major and one day execute her dreams of working in New York! Alyssa would like to thank Kent and Shelley Johnson, as well as her family and friends for supporting her in her journeys and inspiring her to be who she wants to be!

Lexi Vidito

Lexi Vidito is a Sophomore Vocal Music Education  and is so greatful to be a Glee Club Member of University Singers! Before Ball State, Lexi could be found as Dance Captain of Decatur Central Goldenaires and Vocal Captain of Decatur Central Expressions. She also performed in various musical theatre productions along with a couple of Play Productions! When Lexi is not on stage, you can find her Choreographing, Studying, and Spending time with her friends and family!

Maren Augustine

Maren Augustine is a Freshman Deaf Education major at Ball State University. This is her first year in the Ball State University Singers glee club as a Soprano 2 singer/dancer. Maren has been included in theatrical productions including Beauty & the Beast and Curtains and hopefully will be in more to come! She is a 3-year member of Columbia City show choirs and served as a dance and vocal captain. She is so excited for the year ahead of her with Indiana’s Official Goodwill Ambassadors!

Lucy Moore

Lucy Moore is a senior English Studies major with a minor in Theatre, and is from Fort Wayne, Indiana. She joined the glee club as an alto 1 in the Spring of last year, and is so excited to be apart of the group in her final year at Ball State. Lucy was in show choir all four years of high school, and has always had a love for performing. She has been in a number of theatre productions, including The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Rona), Hairspray(Nicest Kid), and Phantom of the Opera (Featured Dancer). She thanks her parents and twin sister for being her biggest supporters!

Kaleigh Buda

Kaleigh Buda is a Freshman BFA Graphic Design major with a minor in Theater. This is her first year in the Glee Club and she is having an absolute blast! Some of her most recent theatrical credits include “Rodger’s & Hammerstein’s Cinderella” (Charlotte), “Legally Blonde” (Margot), “Mean Girls” (Cady Heron), and “Matilda” (Matilda Wormwood). She has also had experience on the production side of the theater, with a music direction credit for “Alice By Heart”, a directing credit for “I Was There”, an assistant director credit for “Sole Survivor”, and several run crew credits. Kaleigh feels most at home on the stage and is incredibly honored to have the opportunity to represent the University Singers on theirs. Outside of performing, she enjoys crafting, hanging out with friends and family, scrolling on Pinterest, fashion, and makeup!

Sydney Hyatt

Sydney Hyatt sings alto 1 and alto 2 and is a third-year Music Education major. She attended Eastbrook High School in Marion, Indiana. This is Sydney’s third year in the University Singers, and she is thrilled to work with a phenomenal group of performers. Sydney is excited to see where her love for music and performing takes her. She would like to thank all her teachers and family for believing in her and pushing her to become who she is.

Abby Ray

Ella Jacob

Ella Jacob is a Freshman Vocal Music Education Major. She is an Alto 2 in the group, while being a soprano 1 in two other choirs here at Ball State! This is Ella’s first year in the Glee Club, and she is beyond excited. Ella has been in many theatrical productions, her favorite being “9 to 5: The Musical”, as she was cast the Dolly Parton inspired role, Doralee! She has been in choir for as long as she can remember. She went to Franklin Central High School and was in all the advanced choral groups at some point during her four years of high school, including “FC Singers” and “Chamber Choir”. When she’s not singing and dancing, she’s hanging out with her friends and family, watching nostalgic movies, or standing in the Chick-fil-a line!

Julie Arteaga

Julie Arteaga is a junior Elementary Education major with a concentration in Kindergarten/Primary Studies. This is her third year in the University Singers, and she is serving as one of the Dance Captains for the 62nd cast. Julie is incredibly grateful to once again have the opportunity to create choreography for the group. She cannot wait to perform alongside some of her closest friends and is especially thankful for the endless support from her family and hometown friends.

James Bailey

James Bailey is a Senior Vocal Music Education major and Music Recording minor from Indianapolis, Indiana. James is currently our Company Manager for the 62nd cast. James is so excited for his final year in University Singers and wants to thank his family, friends, and teachers for helping him get to where he is today!

Parys Loomis

Parys is a Sophomore BA/ BS Dance major. This is Parys’ second year in University Singers. Parys is serving as one of our Team Building Coordinators this year and is exiting to help build the team moral of our 62nd Cast This year Parys is exiting to be back performing with the people he loves and be apart of Production Staff this year. Parys is also apart of Unexpected Resolution which is one of Ball Stat’s a Capella groups. When Parys is not on stage he loves being surrounded by all of his friends.

Elijah Applon

Elijah Applon is a freshman Criminal Justice/Criminology major, also pursuing minors in Music: Voice and Digital Forensics. He joined the Ball State University Singers Glee Club as a Tenor 1, all the way from the Dallas–Fort Worth area of Texas, and is thrilled to be a part of the 62nd cast. Before attending Ball State, Elijah was an active member of the Choirs of L.D. Bell High School, where he served as Vice President during his junior year and President during his senior year. He also performed with the school’s award-winning show choir, Bell System. Elijah is a 2025 TMEA All-State Tenor 1, an honor recognizing his excellence and commitment to music, and he was a proud member of the National Honor Society. Elijah would like to thank his family, teachers, and friends for their unwavering support and encouragement, all of which have played an important role in his success.

Lincoln Eads

Lincoln Eads is a Junior vocal music education major and this is his second year with University Singers! Growing up Lincoln participated in many local theater productions as well as participating in the Show choir at Center Grove High School. While performance is a huge part of his life, he’s currently pursuing a bachelors in Music Education. Following his time at Ball State Lincoln plans to become a choir director so he can inspire his future students to live a musical life. Lincoln would like to thank all of his family, friends, and mentors for the continued encouragement and support they provide; he couldn’t have made it where he is today without them.

Jackson Steuer

Anakin McCormick

Anakin McCormick is a sophomore Theatre Education major with minors in Music Theory and Composition, and Vocal Performance. He is a first-year member of the glee club, and this is his first time ever being involved in show choir! He was mainly focused band and theatre until college, so he is very excited to be trying this new style of performing! Outside of Singers, he is a member of Unexpected Resolution, an A Capella group on campus, and a campus Tour Guide!

Connor Sweany

Shane Fehlinger

Shane Fehlinger is a freshman theatre creations major. He is a first year member of the glee club and a member of the team building committee. Before Ball State Shane has been in various theatre productions in high school, 6 years of previous show choir experience in high school and middle school, and  5 years of gymnastics and tumbling experience. Outside of the stage Shane is passionate about true crime, film, and hanging out with his cats. Shane would like to thank his family and friends for supporting him throughout his journey here at Ball State! He is very excited to continue to share this experience with each cast member and perform with the university singers!

Briant Nelson

Briant Nelson is a Vocal Music Education major with a minor in theater. This is Briant’s second year in the group, and he serves on the Team Building Committee. With aspirations of becoming a high school music director, Briant is passionate about arranging and composing Choral and Orchestral music, he hopes to inspire others to pursue their creativity and spread kindness to all.

Ethan Burton

Nick Tiberi

Nick Tiberi is a second year Computer Science, with a concentration in Game Design, and Music Media Production with a concentration in Commercial Music Design, dual major. This year is Nick’s second year in Glee Club as a Bass 2. He serves as one of the Stage Managers and was a part of the MAASC committee helping with Staging and Transportation. Nick comes from a background of band and show choir, being a former 4 year member of the Castle Knight Sensations, where he served as Bass Vocal Section Leader for 3 years, a former 4 year member of the Castle Marching Knights where he served as Baritone Music Section Leader for 1 year, and performing in 3 theater productions. Nick is also an active brother of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. When not performing or in class, Nick is either composing or arranging music over a variety of genres from show choir arrangements to soundtracks found in media such as movies or video games. He dreams of scoring movies or creating the soundtracks for games, or composing and arranging songs with an emphasis on great sound for the audience and enjoyment for the performer.

Austin Brooke

Austin Brooke is a Freshman Dance major with a Theatre minor. This is his first year in the cast, and he is so excited and honored to be a part of such a talented group of people. In Singers, Austin is a member of the digital media committee. Outside of Singers, Austin grew up singing in his home church and enjoys performing in other artistic outlets, with musical theatre being his favorite. Some of his recent appearances include “Shrek the Musical” (Donkey), “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” (Grandpa Joe), and “Newsies” (Davey). Austin also loves spending time with friends and family, having movie marathons (especially Star Wars), and bursting out improvised “harmonies” in the parking garage with his fellow freshman. He would like to thank God for the gifts and talents he’s been blessed with, his parents for always supporting him, and the amazing Jodi Cotton-Street for her ambitious vision and passion.

BAND:

Kevin Aragon

Kevin is from Monticello, Indiana and is a fourth-year senior and fourth-year member of the Ball State University Singers Band. He is majoring in Biology with a concentration in Microbiology, a Pre-Optometry focus, and a minor in Chemistry. This year, he returns on electric guitar after previously performing on tenor saxophone and electric bass. Kevin is honored and excited to be part of the 62nd cast and to serve as the Band Captain.

Chloe McAnallen

Chloe McAnallen is a Senior Musical Theatre Major and this is her 3rd year in the University Singers Band. She is ecstatic to be playing lead piano for Singers this year. Chloe would like to thank Jodi Cotton-Street for pushing her to be the best artist she can be. She would also like to thank her family and friends for their constant support!

Emerick Craciunoiu

Jon Ballard

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Jonathan Miller

Jonathan Miller is a Freshman Organization Communications Major. This is his first year in singers and is playing the Synth in the band. He is also currently in one of the A Capella groups on campus called “NTS,” and is heavily enjoying both groups! Miller has been in many musicals/plays, as well as a part of show choir for 7 years. Some of those include: “Hadestown” (Orpheus), “Freaky Friday” (Mike),  “Night of the Living Dead: Live” (Tom). And his show choir experience included both Carroll Show Choir & MC Singers. When he is not practicing his Keys part, he’s watching tv/movies, arranging music, and playing Minecraft, because why not.

Jeremiah Graham

My name is Jeremiah Graham I am a freshman I am from North Vernon Indiana. This is my first year apart of University Singers and I’m looking forward to grow musically and contribute to the ensemble. I am currently pursuing a degree in nursing and my goal for the future is to become a travel nurse!

Nate Corman

Nate Corman is a junior music production major, and the bassist for the University Singers. This is Nate’s 2nd year in the cast, having previously worked on the tech team. Nate has been playing bass since he was 8 (12 years!), and has played in rock bands and was in his high school’s symphony orchestra for 3 years. He is also a proud member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, a music fraternity. When he’s not rehearsing and studying, he enjoys spending time with friends, playing video games, collecting records, and making guitars in his garage.

Joseph Henck

Joseph Henck is a freshman Music Media Production Major at Ball State. This is his first year playing trombone in the band! With the knowledge he gains from school, Joseph hopes to one day become a worship leader. In his free time he enjoys throwing a frisbee, playing guitar, and taking naps.

CREW & WARDROBE:

Jordyn Eastridge

Jordyn Eastridge is a second year Vocal Music Education Major. This is Jordyn’s second year on the University Singers Stage Crew. She has been in show choir, theatre, orchestra, and concert choir for 9 years. When she isn’t singing, she is watching musicals, coloring, reading her favorite books, and writing music!  She would like to thank her mom and all her amazing friends for always pushing her to be her greatest and encouraging her to keeping going forward!!

Cate Wolfe

Cate Wolfe is a freshman Music Industry major with a minor in Digital Marketing. This is Cate‘s first year apart of the University Singers, and her role is wardrobe. She is also on the Company Liaison committee. When not patricipating within the University Singers, she is apart of various choirs in Ball State University, such as Vox Anima and the Opera Chorus. Cate has been singing since she was three years old, and she can be found performing at every opportunity avalible. When she is not performing, Cate can be found making bracelets, singing karaoke with friends, scrolling Pintrest, and watching Stranger Things.

Lilly Moore

Lilly Moore is Senior Hospitality major at Ball State! This is Lilly’s first year participating in Singers, and is currently working on both the tech crew and wardrobe! Lilly has always loved performing, including participating in show choir all 4 years of high school, as well as multiple productions. One notable show was “Hairspray” (Nicest Kid). Lilly is so excited and grateful for the opportunity to work with the Singers this year!!

Noah Halterman

Noah Halterman is in his second year with the Tech and Crew for the University Singers. A senior Music Education major, Noah has been an active member of the Ball State choirs, performing in the Chamber Choir, Concert Choir, and Cardinal Chorus. He currently serves as Alumni Relations Officer for the Delta Lambda Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia and previously held the office of President for the American Choral Director’s Association. As a technical designer, Noah has worked on lighting design for Cascade, Delta, and Anderson High Schools. Noah is currently student teaching at Anderson High School with former University Singers director, Dr. Alan Alder.

ADVISORY ASSISTANTS:

Jenna Potter

Jenna Potter is a Senior Social Studies Education Major with a concentration in Government from Ben Davis High School in Indianapolis, IN. This is Jenna’s third year with University Singers, and she is incredibly excited to be the Wardrobe Coordinator for the 62nd Cast. Jenna would like to thank all of her friends and family for supporting her along the way. As well as another thank you to the 62nd cast for being amazing to work with on a daily basis. As Jenna moves on to student teach in the Spring Semester, she wishes the cast the best of luck for the rest of the school year.

Katie Blessinger

Katie Blessinger is a junior Theatre Education major with a minor in Technical Theatre from Garrett, Indiana. Katie spent two years as a glee club member. She spent one year as a University Liaison. This year Katie is stepping into a new role as an Administrative Assistant. Katie has been in a multitude of theatre productions and has had the opportunity to choreograph and assistant direct for her high school. While Katie is no longer performing on the stage she is enjoying working backstage. When Katie is not at Singers she is reading or spending time with her cats! Finally Katie wants to thank her parents for always supporting her in her activities, and she wants to thank Kelly Gomes who guided and inspired her to be exactly where she is today.

Kari Verdeyen

Kari Verdeyen is a senior Vocal Music Education Major from Noblesville, Indiana. Kari is a four-year member of the University Singers and served as an Advisory Assistant for Wardrobe and the Music Library during the first semester for the 62nd Cast! She is looking forward to seeing this cast work their magic on stage and can’t wait to see all their hard work pay off!

Devin Van Lue

Devin Van Lue is a senior Vocal Music Education Major from Wawasee High School. This marks Devin‘s fourth year as a University Singer, and he is thrilled to take on the role as one of our Advisory Assistants. With aspirations of teaching high school choir, Devinis passionate about fostering strong music programs in public schools. He will be student teaching in Spring ’25 at Fishers High School. He expresses heartfelt gratitude to his friends, family, and directors for their unwavering support and dedication in helping him pursue his dreams!

Liz Walden

Liz Walden is a senior social studies education major with concentrations in historical perspectives and psychology. This is Liz’s fourth year with the University Singers, and she is excited to help the group as an advisory assistant! Liz has been a performer for her whole life whether it be dancing or playing saxophone, and she is enjoying this new role and getting to help the group that has helped her grow in so many ways! In the spring semester, she will be student teaching at Greenfield-Central Jr. High School in 8th grade history!

Olivia Roussel

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GRADUATE ASSISTANTS:

Avery Gates

Avery Gates is a Media graduate student with a bachelors in Media Production and a minor in Business Management and Organization at Ball State. Avery was a part of The University Singers in the previous 61st cast as a tech member, but now plays the roles of Lead Tech and Graduate Assistant. He has a passion for music and live production and plans to make a career of mixing live events and dreams of becoming a live sound engineer for bands and festivals. When you don’t see Avery at work, you can see him hanging out with friends or at home making music or practicing his instruments.

Ethan Hess

Katelyn Hanes