About

Major

Vocal Music Education 

Expected Graduation

Fall 2027

Hometown

Eagan, MN

Biography

I'm so excited to be leading Solfire this year! Music has always been a huge passion of mine, especially choir and playing the piano. In high school, I had the opportunity to student-direct a choir, and that experience confirmed that this was the path I wanted to pursue. I also love being part of my church's worship team, working with students, and catching up with friends over coffee. Fun fact about me is that I've attended 9 different schools since kindergarten. 

Major

Anthropology w/ Art History Minor

Certificates

School of Art Museum & Cultural Heritage Professions Certificate

Expected Graduation

Spring 2026

Hometown

Fargo, ND

Biography

Hi, I’m Grace! I enjoy spending time with my cat and two dogs, trying new recipes, and watching documentaries. A fun fact about me is I’m surprisingly updated with NFL drama. 

Major

Early Childhood Education w/ Psychology Minor

Expected Graduation

Spring 2026

Hometown

Montevideo MN

Biography

This is my second year in Solfire and I am SO excited! I take pride in self expression through bright and wild makeup and matching outfits! I love going to live music and concert events, and have driven far distances to see my favorite artists! I absolutely love kids and am super excited to start my career as a teacher! I love cars of all kinds, lifting weights, and being outside as well!

Major

Speech Language Hearing Sciences

Expected Graduation

Spring 2029

Hometown

Fergus Falls, MN

Biography

Hi! I’m Olivia and I am from Fergus Falls, MN. I love to sing and I am so excited to be a part of Solfire! In addition to singing, I also play piano and clarinet. In my spare time I like to be outside, run, read, and hang out with friends and family. 

Major

Graphic and Interactive Design 

Expected Graduation

Spring 2029

Hometown

Belle Plaine MN

Biography

My name is Sophia, and I am from Belle Plaine. In high school, I was actively involved in tennis, golf, musical theater, one act, visual arts, and choir, and during my senior year I had the opportunity of representing as a Princess Ambassador for my town. I also enjoy traveling with my friends and family.

Major

Vocal Music Education

Expected Graduation

Spring 2028

Hometown

Aberdeen, SD

Biography

Hi! My name is Livia Douglas. I am a sophomore this year, and this is my second year in Solfire! In my spare time I love to read, bake, and play tennis when I am not singing or playing piano! 

Major

Chemistry with a minor in
Pre-Dental

Expected Graduation

Spring 2026

Hometown

Enderlin, ND

Biography

Hello! I’m Jess, and this is my 2nd year in Solfire. I’m currently a senior majoring in Chemistry and plan to progress to dental school in the future. Outside of school and work I love the outdoors! Hiking, camping, horseback riding, and kayaking and some of my favorites. A fun fact about me is that I hate the smell of freshly mowed grass. 

Major

Film Production

Expected Graduation

Spring 2026

Hometown

Eyota, MN

Biography

Hi, I'm Abby, this is 2nd year in Solfire and 5th year at MSUM. Along with music and singing, I love photography, thrifting, and video/board games. A fun fact about me is that I have over 20 plants throughout my apartment!

Major

Music Performance - Piano

Expected Graduation

Spring 2027

Hometown

Moorhead, MN

Biography

Hi, I’m Keziah! Moorhead has been my home for more than 15 years. But somehow, I still have minimal ability to find my way around our neighboring city of Fargo – it’s kinda embarrassing. When not playing the piano, I love to be outdoors. I also really like to bake, the only problem with that being I don’t need a whole batch of stuff for just myself. (But Benjamin Herrington just informed me he can help with that problem.). 

Major

Vocal Music Education

Expected Graduation

Spring 2029

Hometown

Fergus Falls, MN

Biography

I really love to sing and play piano, violin, and percussion. I love reading as well as spending time with family and friends. I also was a gymnast and enjoy watching gymnastics.

Major

Cyber Security

Expected Graduation

Spring 2028

Hometown

Moorhead, MN

Biography

My name is Ethan Bentley. As well as being in Solfire, I am also an Eagle Scout. I like spending time with friends, building with Legos, playing DnD, singing in groups, listening to music, and many more things that I don't have room to put.

Major

Psychology

Expected Graduation

Fall 2025

Hometown

Adams, MN

Biography

Hi! I’m a Psych Senior who’s graduating this fall. I like to play games and make art in my spare time. I’ve also been involved in music for a long time and am glad to be part of Solfire!

Majors

Music Ed and Graphic Design 

Expected Graduation

Spring 2029

Hometown

Bismarck, ND

Biography

My name is Ben I like card and board games. I love musical theater. I am also a avid Pokémon player and overall love video games.

Majors

Film Production 

Expected Graduation

Spring 2029

Hometown

Fort Dodge, IA

Biography

My name is Cole, and I’m a freshman at MSUM majoring in Film Production. I’m a huge film buff who loves both watching movies and creating them, especially through editing and shooting. Music is my other passion, I’m a big fan of musicals and always have a soundtrack playing in the car no matter where I’m headed. Film and music are the two things that inspire me most.

Majors

B.S. Degree in Commercial Music with a Minor in Acting & Production

Expected Graduation

Spring 2027

Hometown

Park Rapids, MN

Biography

My name is Levi which you already saw, and I love acting in plays, films, singing, and playing trombone in different ensembles. When I’m not performing, I enjoy working behind the scenes with sound, video, and editing. Creativity is a big part of my life, and I love sharing it with others.

Major

Broadcast Journalism with a minor in Mass Communications and Media Analysis 

Expected Graduation

Spring 2027

Hometown

Bagley, MN

Biography

Hi! I’m Jake and I am entering my third year at MSUM as well as my third year in Solfire! I enjoy being involved in the fine arts at MSUM, being in concert choir all three years here and Wind Ensemble my first and second year. I am a huge fan of football and basketball, and enjoy spending time with my friends.

Major

Social Studies Ed w/ Minor in Anthropology

Expected Graduation

Spring 2027

Hometown

Fargo, ND

Biography

In addition to Solfire, I’m involved with Dragon Anthropology Association and MUSHU Ultimate Frisbee. I also play D&D when I have time. One of my favorite things to do in my free time is to walk in the woods during fall.

Major

Vocal Music Education

Expected Graduation

Spring 2026

Hometown

Delano, MN

Biography

Hey everyone! I love singing, writing music, playing Minecraft, going out to eat with friends, rewatching The Office, and roller skating! I also love to cook when I have the opportunity to. I really enjoy getting to meet new people, so I love going out and performing with different groups and getting to meet everybody on a more personal level. Some fun facts about me include: I absolutely cannot for the life of me tie a knot behind my back, I love learning about new tech stuff, and I simply love this group. :)

Major

Instrumental Music Performance: Tuba

Expected Graduation

Spring 2026

Hometown

Roseville, MN

Biography

Hello, I'm Conor Hedblom. I'm a Music Performance Instrumental major. I'm involved with many things on campus. I'm a worker at the Welly (Wellness Center), I'm on the Men's Club Volleyball Team, and I'm in many of the ensembles here on campus. Please come and support me and many others working various event on campus. Thank you.

Major

Vocal Music Education

Expected Graduation

Spring 2027

Hometown

Henning, MN

Biography

My name is Kyle Tierney, and I am a vocal music education major at MSU Moorhead. I transferred here from Minnesota State Community and Technical College in Fergus Falls, and this is my first time being in an a cappella group. Some of my hobbies include running, disc golf, and Rubik’s cubes.