Stuck in the Middle (SIM) is Middlebury College's youngest all-male a cappella group. The group was founded in 2002 by Jason Lockhart (class of 2005) and since then has grown enormously. But at the heart of it all, we're still the same -- just a bunch of guys who love to sing, hang out, and have fun together.
Members
Christian ChiangMusic Director
Class of 2020 From Princeton, NJ Hi, my name is Christian, and I could be the one for you. My passions include swimming and really getting into the deep, nitty-gritty stuff. I want to know the real you. I love animals and small children between the ages of 1 and 8. I'm not afraid to have too much fun, or just spend an afternoon inside curled up with a book. My favorite authors include Joan Didion, Stephanie Meyer, and Don Delillo. if ur not looking for luv swipe left Interests Getting coffee, pet names, utensils Solos Fly me to the Moon, Tears Dry on Their Own, Me & Mrs. Jones |
Michael KoutelosClass of 2021
Returning Fall 2020 From Holmdel, NJ Michael has had vast experience in the world of performance. He came out of the womb with a microphone in hand, ready to grace the stage of life with his voice and sheer talent. Once an Emmy-winning news reporter on the acclaimed "Hornet Report", Michael has decided to move to rural Vermont in order to pursue his dream of being a Broadway star. It's no City of Angels, but it comes close. Interests Theater, bowties, Shakespearean sonnets Solos Can't Help Falling in Love, Sweet Disposition, Loch Lomond |
Lev SnyderClass of 2020.5
From Montclair, NJ They say a picture says a thousand words, but I'm pretty sure this one is whispering as it slowly caresses your face. Lev's a nice kid, period. Don't take our word for it, though; his high school compliments page states, "Lev Snyder is the actually the coolest person. Never heard a mean word come out of his mouth." Don't pick a fight with him: having once been to boot camp for a few hours at a theater rehearsal, he's easily the toughest member of SIM. He keeps us safe, and for that we thank him. Interests Woolen socks, teddy bears/hound dogs, goatees Solos You Go Down Smooth, Livin' La Vida Loca |
Torre DavyPresident
Class of 2021 From Moultonborough, NH It's been said that Torre was born a member of SIM, and we truly believe it. Torre's nerdy charm, beautiful voice, and proclivity for memes and bad puns fit with SIM's dynamic almost too well. In his free time Torre enjoys Jeopardy!, crossword puzzles, and Antiques Roadshow, so he's probably gonna fit right in when he retires in 50 years.. Interests Making memes, Being Mike from Stranger Things Solos Toxic/Love Potion #9, Collide, Just a Gigolo, Same Drugs, Moves Like Jagger, Burnin' Up |
Sahil GogtaySocial Co-Director
Class of 2021 From Washington, D.C. How do you start to describe a man like Sahil? He is a scholar, an athlete, and a bachelor. To add to it, ever since we first met Sahil, we all agree that he is the best dressed member of SIM. We're still not sure how we managed to get such a catch, but we're glad we did. Interests Rugby, Quoting James Joyce, Her e-mails Solos Take it Easy |
Keegan PandoClass of 2021
From Lewes Beach, DE Keegan might be the most "boyishly" handsome member of SIM. We don't know when or where, but we know one day he'll evolve from "boyishly" handsome, to just handsome. When he isn't charming everyone he meets, Keegan spends his time swimming, running, and basically doing anything athletic you can think of. Interests Every sport, Driving shopping carts dangerously around supermarkets Solos Can't Take My Eyes off You, Not/The Only One, Rye Whiskey |
Zeke GolnikSocial Co-Director
Class of 2022 From Carlisle, MA Zeke remains somewhat of a mystery to us. As the tallest member of SIM, nobody has ever seen the top of his head, nor does anyone know what he's always looking at on his phone during rehearsal. Perhaps it's the secrets to our greatest life questions. Maybe it's insider information on the market's most valuable stocks. May-haps it's even a guide on singing an octave below the average human singing voice. But the one thing we are certain of is that there is no way that he's watching sports. Interests Crew, To-Go Boxes, Football, Ball Foot, Hand Egg, Paintball Solos Danny Boy |
Aidan WertzSocial Co-Director
Class of 2022 From Haverhill, MA Aidan took a gap year between high school and Middlebury, during which time he probably: traded places with his twin brother Connor, saved the world, and found time to actually have a really chill night. His undeniable charm has stolen countless hearts, including ours. Interests Sexy casual, Cello, Genetic cloning, Denim, Singing songs nobody else knows Solos Love on the Brain, Helplessness Blues Husam AlZubaidy
Business Co-Director
Class of 2023 From Westminster, Maryland; Yemen Husam stays up too late, but that’s okay. Look at that smile, how could you ever tell that smile to have a bedtime? He’d probably say yes to going to bed early if we asked him. He says yes to a lot of things. We’re not Husam’s first a cappella group. We may not be his last. But we’re happy to be his a cappella group now. Interests Walks, Walking basslines, being a walking bucket |
Antonio Antonelli
Class of 2023
From Westport, Connecticut Antonio has a wealth of knowledge of pop culture. You want to know what Rico from Hannah Montana’s up to these days? Ask Antonio. The only thing is, his deadpan delivery of everything makes it so you’ll never quite know if he’s telling the truth. We’re still learning, and it’s uncertain we’ll ever break into his enigmatic Italian mind. Interests Theater, Whoopi, Being Italian |
Florian Knollmann
Class of 2023
From Bethesda, Maryland Where did we find this kid? The slopes of Bavaria? Perhaps we swooped him right off the rugby pitch, or maybe we caught him mid-cartwheel in the suburbs of DC. He is a musician at heart, and it really shows. All of the places he’s been have been blessed with his boyish smile, silky smooth voice, and soulful guitar. He’s currently bringing his music to SIM, where we gladly welcome his wholesome energy. Interests Rugby, Handstands, Tight Shirts, Falls of Lana |
Koach Kochar
Social Co-Director
Class of 2023 From New York, New York; Pune, India Koach has the experience of a world traveler. He has also traveled right into our hearts. Koach has arguably the most chaotic energy in SIM. He will vibe check you, and then dunk on you while telling you an esoteric fact about some celebrity you haven’t thought about in 4 years. Stay tuned to see if he’ll shave the SIM logo into his beard. Interests Ball sports, Trains, Vibes, Florence & The Machine |
Bo Liu
Class of 2023
From Chongqing, China There’s a lot going on in Bo’s mind, we call him the silent killer. He doesn’t always say much but when he does, be ready for something magical. Bo's quips and one-liners kill, but he has denied all requests to perform standup at our birthday parties. It feels like every rehearsal we learn something new about Bo, so it is possible that we are currently unaware that he could beat literally any of us in a fight. Interests Falsetto, Vegetarianism, A full cup of tea, Contemplative silence |
Ryan Yin
Class of 2023
From Shanghai, China Ryan is the moral compass of the group. We often find ourselves asking: what would Ryan do (often abbreviated to WWRD)? It can be helpful at times, but sometimes we realize Ryan would just play Smash for hours, which can end up being unproductive, and not all of us can hit the G above high C in chest voice, so sometimes WWRD can end in us harming our voices. He’s a good influence, but not everybody can be like Ryan. He’s one of a kind, and we’re more than happy to keep it that way. Interests Bananagrams, Memes, Singing way higher than anyone else Solos Toxic/Love Potion #9, Not/The Only One |