Between the Lines is Eastern Florida State College’s resident student a cappella group, and if you haven’t heard them sing, you’re missing out! Beautiful melodies and smooth harmonies prove that there is some serious talent in this group, and it’s no wonder — all six of their members are involved in the music program at EFSC. They’ve only been singing together since November 2018, but they’ve already made a big impression on the College community. That’s why they’re the first to be featured in our in our Splash of the Titans Artist Spotlight series.
We recently had the chance to get to know a little bit about each member:
Anthony DiBella
Hometown: Melbourne, FL
Studying: Associate in Vocal Performance
Music-related extracurricular activities at EFSC: Choir, Madrigal Ensemble, “Guys and Dolls”
Fun facts: I’ve been singing since I was little, I’m originally from Long Island, NY and I play six instruments.
Favorite song to perform: “No Tears Left to Cry” by Ariana Grande
What do you like most about being in BTL?: Making music!
Tell us a cheesy music joke: What was Beethoven’s favorite fruit? Ba-na-na-naaaa!
Shannon Scott
Hometown: Cocoa Beach, FL
Studying: A.A. Music Degree
Music-related extracurricular activities at EFSC: Madrigal Ensemble, Concert Choir
Fun facts: I just moved to Florida from Cherry Hill, NJ; I’m allergic to dairy and gluten and I love to play volleyball and tennis.
Favorite song to perform: “No Tears Left to Cry” by Ariana Grande
What do you like most about being in BTL?: The friends and music I’ve gotten to make.
Tell us a cheesy music joke: Why didn’t Handel go shopping? Because he was Baroque!
Nick Barth
Hometown: Titusville, FL
Studying: A.A. – Music Major (Voice)
Music-related extracurricular activities at EFSC: Choir, Madrigal Ensemble
Fun facts: I scuba dive, I direct music at the Open Door UMC and I love to travel.
Favorite song to perform: “If I Ever Fall in Love” by Shai
What do you like most about being in BTL?: The people.
Tell us a cheesy music joke: How many conductors does it take to change a light bulb? No one knows — nobody ever watches them!
Justin Rodriguez
Hometown: New York, NY
Studying: Music
Music-related extracurricular activities at EFSC: Choir, Madrigal Ensemble
Fun facts: I learned piano by ear, I love sports and I work with my church.
Favorite song to perform: “If I Ever Fall in Love” by Shai
What do you like most about being in BTL?: The environment, and being with others who love music just as much.
Tell us a cheesy music joke: What’s an avocado’s favorite music? Guac ‘n’ Roll!
Damian Romero
Hometown: Born and raised in Brevard!
Studying: A.A., but I plan on going for a music education degree afterwards
Music-related extracurricular activities at EFSC: NAfME, Concert Choir, Madrigal Ensemble
Fun facts: I never wanted to be in choir until my middle school guidance counselor filled in my electives, then I fell in love with being a part of a choir; I work with cars and detail them and I am the only musician in my close family.
Favorite song to perform: “If I Ever Fall in Love” by Shai
What do you like most about being in BTL?: I love how I can sing and bond with people over music. Everyone in the group became really close with each other in no time.
Tell us a cheesy music joke: Why was the composer banging his head on the piano? Because he was playing by ear!
Kristen Barg
Hometown: Pembroke Pines, FL
Studying: Music Performance
Music-related extracurricular activities at EFSC: Concert Choir, Madrigal Ensemble
Fun facts: I’m the “mom” friend, I love Chick-fil-A and my car’s name is Sasha.
Favorite song to perform: “If I Ever Fall in Love” by Shai
What do you like most about being in BTL?: I love BTL because I get to make awesome music with some of my closest friends. I knew absolutely no one when I first started at EFSC. I was the only person from my high school to come to the Cocoa Campus, and I spent a lot of time reading people and wishing I would just get out there and make friends. BTL has helped me form some of the best relationships I have in my life.
Tell us a cheesy music joke: What is a Jehovah’s Witness’ favorite band? The Doors!
Check out the video below to see Between the Lines performing at a Student Life event on our Cocoa Campus! Eastern Florida has an active Performing and Visual Arts Department that presents a wide variety of concerts, art exhibits and theatrical productions each term. If the arts are your jam, you’ll be right at home at EFSC.
Want to know more about Between the Lines? Send them an email for booking inquiries and other questions!
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