EMMA ZABLONSKI, PRESIDENT
Emma Zablonski is a senior biochemistry major and music minor. She is a bass guitar and piano player, as well as a composer! In her free time, she sings in the Chamber Singers as a Soprano and volunteers in a research lab. She is so excited to lead the club through a great year with lots of fun!
ADAM ABBEY, VICE PRESIDENT
Hello, my name is Adam Abbey and I am the Vice President for Explorchestra. I am a senior Computer Science major and have been apart of Explorchestra for 4 years playing Violin and various percussion instruments. Previously I was the A/V Specialist and Historian, and this year I will be continuing yearbook photo responsibility (yay!).
SAMUEL EHRLINGER, TREASURER
Good morning, afternoon, evening, I am Sam Ehrlinger and I am the treasurer of the world famous Explorchestra. I am a senior who double majors in history and philosophy and minors in education. I play a variety of instruments, some not well. I play trumpet and flugelhorn (just a semi-cooler trumpet) pretty well I reckon. Piano and drums I can technically “play” but not well, to say the least. I am drawn to and like to write jazz music, but currently I’m going in a different direction and am currently in my orchestral arrangements “era” (that’s what the cool kids call it anyways). My pieces also have some philosophical undertones (Not “Take Five” didn’t though), but I leave those to the audience to find…
BIANKA TAVERAS, PUBLIC RELATIONS
Hi! My name is Bianka Taveras and I am the PR Manager for Explorchestra. I am a senior majoring in psychology and minoring in spanish. I play the flute and have been since I was 9 and this is my fourth year in Explorchestra. I’m excited for what this semester has to bring for the orchestra and am looking forward to the great pieces and fun to come!
JAN VANEK-RAPHAELIDIS, MUSIC LIBRARIAN
Hello! My name is Jan Vanek-Raphaelidis (“Yawn Van-eck Raff-uh-lee-deez”) and I am a Freshman Music Major, with probable minors in Chemistry and Education. I play Trumpet and Piano, and love learning new instruments. I sing in the Harpur Chorale and the Binghamton Vibes, and play in the University Wind Symphony. I am a huge Barbershop Quartet enthusiast and I like to write barbershop arrangements. I want to be a high school music teacher and I can’t wait to keep developing the corresponding skills through Explorchestra.
ABRIANA AROKIARAJ, TECH SPECIALIST
Hello! My name is Abriana Arokiaraj, and I am the Tech Specialist for Explorchestra. I am a senior majoring in biology with a minor in forensic health. I play the violin and I also compose! This is my third year in Explorchestra, and I love the community! We are weird and I do not know who else I’d spend my Saturdays with.
NICK REARDON, AV SPECIALIST
Hi! My name is Nick Reardon and I’m the A/V specialist for Explorchestra this year. I’m a sophomore double-majoring in chemistry and environmental science. I play piano, violin, and ukulele; and I’ve been composing music since I was 14.
EVE CAMPITELLO, HISTORIAN
Hey Explo fans! My name is Eve, and I’m the Historian for Explorchestra. I’m a sophomore majoring in Sociology and Philosophy, Politics, & Law with a pre-law concentration. I’m a clarinetist and have been for ten years. I’m very excited to see how this semester goes, and I’m even more excited for all the memories I can make with this group!