President & PR Manager

Ronson Carr Jr. 

He/Him

Hey everyone! I'm Ronson. I'm a Grad student studying Mass Communications with a concentration in Integrated Communication, and I'm a tenor in the group. This is my 4th year in Notos, and I honestly could not have made it through college without this group of talented individuals. I'm so excited to take on my last year with Notos and for all we accomplish! 

Co-Director

Dagny Oakley

She/Her

Hello! I'm Dagny. I am a senior at VCU majoring in Environmental Studies and minoring in Political Science, and I am a soprano. I have been a part of the Notochords for three years, and I feel very lucky to have met such amazing people throughout my time in the group!

Co-Director 

Alex Hanna

He/Him

Hello. I'm Alex. I am a Political Science and Emergency Preparedness Grad student here at VCU and the Co- Music Director of Notos. This is my 4th year in Notos, and I'm looking forward to the future and everything we accomplish. 

Vice President

Robin Azzam 

Any Pronouns

Hi, my name is Robin, I’m a soprano 1, and this is my second year in the Notochords! I’m a sophomore studying political science. I am super excited to be a part of this group and get to work with so many wonderful, talented people. Music has always been a huge part of my life, so I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to share beautiful music with so many people. I can’t wait to see what the future has in store for our Notos family! 

Assoicate Music Director 

Apple DeGeorge

They/Them

Hey there! I’m Apple, and I’m a sophomore at VCU majoring in Theatre Performance. This is my second year in the group and my return to Alto-hood after quite a few years away from group vocal performance. This group is something I was excited about significantly before my journey at VCU even began, and I’m looking forward to many more years in it! I truly love it, and they have brought so much to my life already. I can’t wait to see what the future holds!

Secretary 

Sophia Rodriguez 

She/Her

Hi, I'm Sophia! I am a college sophomore studying psychology with a minor in biology, and I'm a soprano 1. This is my second year in the Notochords, and I am so thankful to have started off my college experience with the members of this group. Being a notochord has already taught me so much about learning music while fostering my love of performance. I am so excited for the upcoming semester and all we will achieve as a group!

Bass 

August Taylor

He/Him

Hi everyone! My name is August and I am a freshman. This is my first year in Notos and I'm so excited to make some beautiful harmonies and music with everyone! 

Alto 1

Joanna De Visser

She/Her

Hello hello! I’m Joanna. I’m a senior here at VCU. I’m majoring in Psychology and minoring in marketing and real estate. I’m a beloved Alto (although my peers tell me they can’t figure out my range), and I absolutely love it. It’s my 3rd year, and I’m super excited to be a part of such a talented notos family! I’m pumped to be a part of this group, and I’m looking forward to accomplishing great things with everyone! 

Alto 2

Oliver Grandis

He/Him

Howdy! I’m Oliver. I’m a third year studying Mass Communications with a concentration in Media Production, and I’m a tenor/alto in this group! This is my first year in the Notochords and my return to acapella after years of being away from it. Singing is my passion, and I’m so grateful that I can create beautiful music with these amazing people.

Tenor 1

Anna Mullins

She/They

in forensic science with a concentration in
physical evidence, and I'm a tenor in this
group! I've only been with the group for a year now, and it has made my time at VCU 10
times better! I'm so excited for what's to come!

Beatboxer

Farhan Nahin

He/Him

Hi everyone! My name's Farhan, and I'm the group's beatboxer; I'm doing an undergrad in mechanical engineering, and this is my second year here! I literally did not even plan to join this group at first, but the universe has its ways of bringing you where you're supposed to be because I absolutely love this group and everyone in it. Boots and cats!