Rory Latham
Business Manager
New Haven, CT | Yale University ‘25+1
Rory is delighted to be with the Hyannis Sound family for his second summer! He is 21 years old and from New Haven, CT where he’s lived his whole life. Rory just finished his junior year at Yale University where he’s studying history with a focus in empires and colonialism.
Ever since he can remember, Rory has been singing at church and school. At age 8 he joined Trinity Church on the Green’s Choir of Men and Boys where he received formal musical and vocal training for 7 years. Rory got his first taste of singing a cappella while in high school where he sang with a group called The Maiyeros. He also studied the bagpipes and a little bit of guitar during his childhood.
At school, he’s sung with the Yale Glee Club and Yale Repertory Chorus, performed with the Yale Artists Caberet, and dabbled in musical theater, opera, and art song. He also just finished his time in his underclassmen a cappella group, the Yale Alley Cats, where he was the business manager during his sophomore year. Starting this fall, Rory will take the year off from school to travel the world and sing with the Yale Whiffenpoofs!
When he’s not singing, Rory enjoys traveling, running, attending friends’ performances, and keeping up with all of the latest Star Wars content.
Rory would like to thank his family, friends, and teachers for supporting him in his musical endeavors through the years. He’s thrilled to continue to make amazing music and memories with the Hyannis Sound this summer!
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Earl McBride
Music Director
Burlington, NC | University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill ‘24
Earl is excited to music direct during his second summer on the Cape with the Hyannis Sound. Hailing from Burlington, NC, Earl is a 22 year old eccentric musician and scholar. He recently graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a degree in Psychology and Neuroscience. Go heels!
His initial a cappella journey began in high school when he auditioned for WA Cappella at Western Alamance High School. There, he became passionate about making music with his friends and the process of composing and arranging music. However, it was not until matriculating into UNC that Earl realized his desire to pursue music in way that would affect individuals on a larger scale. As a sophomore, Earl was the music director of Tar Heel Voices and later, the Assistant Music Director of UNC’s awarding-winning Tarpeggios. As the child of two pastors, Earl also attributes a significant portion of his musicality and arranging style to gospel music.
Although music is a large component of Earl’s life, he is also passionate about how the brain works and the variables that are associated with mental illnesses. Earl recently completed a honors thesis within the Psychiatry Department of the UNC Medical School, studying the risk factors, causes, and course treatment of clinical high risk symptoms associated with psychosis. Eventually, Earl plans to obtain a Ph.D. in clinical psychology to specifically aid in the healthcare disparities within marginalized communities and youth. He plans to utilize music as an alternative medicine.
When he is not singing a cappella or pursuing academic endeavors, Earl enjoys traveling, bingeing tv shows (especially Marvel) and anime, playing the piano, and trying new food, often provided by his friends that can “throw down in the kitchen”
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Xavier Cornell
Operations Manager
Canoga Park, CA | Manhattan School of Music ‘25
To say Xavier’s excited to be back on the Cape is an understatement! Though he may be the tallest member of the group at 6’3”, he’s (still) one of the Sound’s youngest member this summer at just 20 years old. Xavier is originally from Canoga Park, California meaning he’s no stranger to a beachy atmosphere! He currently studies Musical Theatre at Manhattan School of Music in New York City and is entering his Senior year next fall.
Xavier comes from a very athletic family, but after some trials and errors in his young athletic career, his whole family was on the same page that sports were not his calling. He started singing in his church’s youth choir and has been in love with music ever since! He participated in his first ever musical (The Sound of Music, where he played a dancing marionette) the summer before his 4th grade year and hasn’t stopped doing musical theatre since. He fell in love with a cappella in high school after joining his school’s competitive group Abbe Road. Around the house, he’s most known for being the member that “was on The Voice” after competing on Season 21 of NBC’s hit singing show and making it to the Top 32 on Team Kelly Clarkson!
In his free time, Xavier enjoys going on walks, songwriting, being a MASSIVE tennis nerd, watching Survivor, and playing basketball!
Now in his third summer, Xavier is excited to me the most senior member of the group and can’t wait to sing up and down the Cape all summer long once again!
Cameron Davis
Co-alumni coordinator and Social Chair
Gambrills, MD | University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill ‘25
Cam is thrilled to be on the cape this summer learning new music and soaking up all of the cape cod vibes. He is currently a rising-senior at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he majors in Biology and Classical Voice Performance. Having grown-up in a military household, Cam has developed many hobbies and an insatiable curiosity to learn and try new things. He loves cooking, experimenting with new recipes, trying new foods and experiencing different foods from other cultures.
Cam is also a licensed scuba diver and looks forward to many trips and even delving into underwater photography. Although he has many hobbies his main hobby still continues to be music. Cam loves singing, listening to new music, and creating music with people. He has been singing since he was very little and started picking up the violin when he was 11 years old. Cam competed in “Military Kids Got Talent 2020” and ended up getting first in the nation. This started his love for competition, which continued throughout his years in college. Cam is also part of a mixed-voice acapella group at UNC called the Tarpeggios along with Earl. Cam is so excited to be singing on the cape this summer!
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Raymond Ortiz
Social Media and Public relations Manager
Los Angeles, CA | University of Southern California ‘25
Raymond Ortiz, one of our resident So-Cal natives, is excited to be back on Cape for a 2nd summer with the Hyannis Sound! His passion for contemporary music styles are able to flourish in the vibrant city of Los Angeles where he studies Jazz-Voice at the University of Southern California. He also proudly serves as the music director of USC’s award winning a cappella group, the SoCal VoCals.
A love for performance blossomed in Raymond during his childhood years, fueling his creativity through dance, singing, and artistic expression. His journey in the Los Angeles music scene has been incredible, with highlights like sharing the stage with Pentatonix at the Hollywood Bowl and performing for Sandra Oh and Simu Liu in a Disney/Pixar live production at the 2022 Unforgettable Gala. After college, Raymond sets his sights on becoming an all-encompassing musician in the LA music scene: a session singer, a voice teacher, and freelancer.
As a Mexican American and first-generation college student, he is immensely grateful for all of the support that his parents and friends have provided him in all his artistic endeavors. He can’t wait for another summer on Cape with his HS brothers!
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Jerick Rose
social media and Public Relations manager
Spanish Fork, UT | Utah Valley University ‘26
Jerick is excited to embark on his journey with The Hyannis Sound! He is currently a junior at Utah Valley University, where he studies Commercial Music and is the music director for Bloom, the 2024 ICCA winning group. Jerick co-founded Bloom with his best friend in 2021 and has been arranging and directing music for the group since day 1.
Originally from Spanish Fork, Utah, Jerick attended American Leadership Academy and was part of its competitive show choir, which ignited his passion for music. After graduating from UVU, Jerick aims to pursue a full-time career in arranging, producing, and workshopping in the a cappella community.
In his free time and aside from music, Jerick loves cooking, volleyball, archery and spending time with friends!
Jack Reese
Social media and public relations manager
Martinsville, IN | Indiana University ‘26
Jack Reese could not be more excited to be living and singing on the East Coast for his first summer with the Hyannis Sound! He is 20 years old, and from Martinsville, Indiana.
His passion for jazz, pop, and many other music styles are able to flourish at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, where he studies Jazz Studies-Voice and Arts Management. Jack Reese spends a majority of his time on campus singing with IU’s only all-male acappella group, Another Round, formerly known as Straight No Chaser, as the Music Director.
Jack has been in love with performing since he was a little kid. He always knew he wanted to perform. After college, Jack aspires to chase his dream of becoming a touring musician.
He is immensely thankful for all of the support that his family and friends have provided him while following his dreams. He is absolutely stoked for his first summer on Cape Cod!
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Roman Newhouse
Co-Alumni Coordinator and social chair
Naperville, IL | University of Michigan ‘26
Roman is ecstatic to be in his first summer on the cape with The Hyannis Sound! Roman is a rising junior at the University of Michigan, studying Jazz Piano Performance and Choral Music Education. Originally from Naperville Illinois, Roman has not only been playing piano and singing his entire life, but he has been following the group for years, so this first summer will be fulfilling a lifelong dream for him!
Roman has a diverse range of interests, from watching soccer and football, to fashion, geography, and even solving rubik’s cubes! Although he loves a wide range of activities and topics, music will, and always has been at the center of his heart. Roman started playing piano at age 4, and ever since he has continued his studies of the instrument to the University of Michigan, where he has made opportunities across the wider detroit area for gigs with other rising jazz stars at famous venues like Aretha’s Jazz Cafe, Cliff Bell’s, and the Blue Llama.
In high school Roman also picked up singing and beatboxing with Metea Valley High School’s Apollo Singers, where he led and arranged for the group. He now arranges and continues to sing and compete with The University of Michigan’s South Asian fusion a capella group, Maize Mirchi. Being in The Hyannis Sound, Roman hopes to broaden his musical horizons by meeting more amazing performers and honing in on his performance skills. Roman is looking forward to the best summer ever on the cape!
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Jack Eyles
Merchandise Coordinator
Haddonfield, NJ | College of William and Mary ‘26
Jack is excited to join the Hyannis Sound for his first summer on the Cape! He’s looking forward to making lifelong friends and memories with the rest of the group.
Jack was born and raised in Haddonfield, New Jersey, the first of his east coast destinations.
Currently, he is 21 years old and attends the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. At W&M, Jack sings with his two different co-ed a cappella groups, the Cleftomaniacs and No Ceiling, where he serves as Music Director and beatboxer for both. This is Jack’s first time singing in a lower voice group, and he is thrilled to arrange and sing with a different kind of group.
Jack has loved to sing since he was 5 years old in a production of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Since then, he has picked up drums and guitar and loves to compose and produce his own music in his free time.
When he's not singing, Jack loves to draw, play guitar, and hang out with friends outside. He can’t wait for everyone he knows to visit him on the Cape, and is eager to kick off a summer full of music and new memories with Hyannis Sound 2024!
Reshawn Murphy
residential coordinator
Raleigh, NC | University of North Carolina, Charlotte ‘23
Reshawn is ECSTATIC for his second summer in Hyannis Sound! He is 24 years old and was born and raised in Raleigh, North Carolina. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a major in Criminal Justice and a minor in German.
Reshawn has been into music and performing his entire life. Growing up, his mother sang around the house so often that he was able to teach himself how to sing. In elementary school, he picked up the flute and learned how to play up until his freshman year of high school. During his sophomore year of high school, he joined his step team where he performed and competed for three years up until he graduated and has been coaching ever since. During his senior year of high school, he decided to join his school’s choir to strengthen his vocal abilities and to experience singing in a group setting.
In his second semester of college, Reshawn joined Codachrome A Cappella, and after three years of singing bass, he became Music Director for the group in 2022. His group competed in ICCA 2023 where he personally received an Outstanding Arrangement Award for the entire set!
Reshawn is very thankful for his entire family and his friends who support him in all of his endeavors. He cannot wait to be back on the Cape and is excited to see you all this summer!
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