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Founded in January 2007 as The Looney Tunes, we reformed as Second Shift in September 2009.  Based in the Research Triangle Park area of North Carolina, our members come from all over the Triangle and have a wide variety of singing experience. We divide our year into Spring and Fall periods and elect new leadership each period. Each group member contributes to keep the group moving forward, and we also have a lot of fun together!

Second Shift Current Members

Brie Adams
Brie Adams
  • Member since November 2010
Brie is a sassy soprano from Mebane. Although her previous experience with a cappella groups is limited, she has sung with various other ensembles, ranging from chamber to show choirs. In addition to her years of opera study at UNCG, Brie is also a musical theatre buff, and has performed in productions such as The Music Man, Guys and Dolls, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat. When she's not singing with the choir, in the shower, or at inappropriate times in random public places, Brie enjoys writing poetry, kicking butt in her Tae Kwon Do class, and playing at recess with her elementary school kids.
Susan Caplow
Susan Caplow
  • Member since May 2012
Susan is an expressive alto from Carrboro. Susan's musical background includes 3 years with Midnight Echo at the Claremont Colleges and choir membership at every single school she has attended since elementary school (including both graduate schools). She loves choirs because they give her the opportunity to stand really close to people without feeling awkward. When not singing, Susan enjoys playing volleyball, volunteering at Carolina Tiger Rescue, and dissertating.
Jessica Efird
Jessica Efird
  • Founding Member
  • Musical Co-Director Spring 2007, Fall 2007, Spring 2009, Fall 2009, Fall 2010
  • Administrative Director Spring 2008
  • Business Director Spring 2012
Jessica is an inspired soprano/mezzo/alto (working her way down to bass) from Durham. Jessica's a cappella background was initially stifled by a family rule against singing at the dinner table, but then blossomed with four and a half years in Duke's Sapphire, a year and a half with the Raleigh JayChords, and random bursts of song, often in public places. When not singing, Jessica attacks her laundry list of art projects, spends lots of time with friends, and goes to work.
Scott Feldmann
Scott Feldmann
  • Member since April 2010
  • Musical Co-Director Spring 2011, Fall 2011
Scott is a prodigious tenor from Cary. Scott's musical background includes playing the trumpet since 4th grade, a degree in music education from Appalachian State, and various college a cappella groups (primarily Another Level) and barbershop quartets (including a collegiate quartet that competed at an international level). When not singing, Scott enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching ASU Football, and the never-ending search for a real job.
Steve Kittinger
Steve Kittinger
  • Member since May 2011
  • Musical Co-Director Spring 2012
Steve is a jovial bass who got hooked on a cappella a few years ago when he attended SoJam for the first time. He was thrilled to join Second Shift in April of 2011. As a singer and trombonist, Steve has performed in just about every type of vocal and instrumental ensemble. He was an original member of The Caroling Company in Orlando, FL and has also sung with the NC Master Chorale in Raleigh. When not singing, Steve enjoys time with his family, computers, football and making terrible jokes.
Corey Liles
Corey Liles
  • Member since January 2007
  • Musical Co-Director Fall 2007, Fall 2008, Fall 2009, Spring 2010
  • Business Director Spring 2008, Fall 2010
Corey is a stoic, heroic, protozoic tenor from Chapel Hill. After doing his share of high school choir and musical theater, Corey spent several years playing intimate venues such as the car, the shower, and various karaoke bars. He is excited to be back in the public eye singing a cappella. When not singing, Corey enjoys making maps, drinking coffee, Tarheel sports, and just about anything outdoors.
Mark Mickunas
Mark Mickunas
  • Member since May 2009
Mark is a sonorous bass from Cary bringing a wealth of virtually zero a cappella experience. He makes up for it with a cheery disposition and tenacious attitude, plus a few decades of musical theatre, choir, contemporary worship, and tuba-playing experience. He's lived in Ohio, Texas (Hook 'em Horns!), and California but has called NC home for the past 20 years. When not performing, Mark earns a living bringing clinical trials to life at GlaxoSmithKline, spending time with his lovely wife Debbie, and texting his extremely studious collegians Rob and Katie from afar. He loves sports (playing, watching, heckling) and pulls for whatever school he is sending tuition money to (go Pack! go Pirates!).
Dave Minnich
Dave Minnich
  • Member since February 2007
  • Musical Co-Director Fall 2008, Fall 2011
  • Webmaster/Gadget-Freak (who else would have a metronome program on their PDA?)
Dave is a versatile bass from the far reaches of northern Orange County. His musical background includes a life-long involvement with vocal groups, from madrigals and classical repertoire, to barbershop and contemporary a cappella.  For his day job, Dave is a Software Engineer at NetApp in RTP.  When he's not singing or working, Dave enjoys designing and making projects of wood and metal, yelling "NO!" at his five cats, and gardening in the yard and extensive woods around his home.
Jason Moldoff
Jason Moldoff
  • Member since Jan 2012
Jason is a rhythmic tenor/baritone and dedicated vocal percussionist originally from Sharon, MA. An alumnus of The Doo-Wop Shop from UMass Amherst, Jason is a professor of Communication at Durham Tech. He earned his PhD in Journalism and Mass Communication from UNC Chapel Hill in 2010. He does not give extra credit.
Ashley Trantham
Ashley Trantham
  • Member since April 2010
  • Business Director Spring 2011, Fall 2011
Ashley is a reckless soprano from Raleigh. Her musical background includes singing with the NC State Packabelles as well as with the Sweet Briar College choir and chamber choir. When not singing, Ashley enjoys hanging out with her dog, Henry, tailgating, football (Dallas Cowboys and NC State), brushing up on her ninja skills, and practicing to be the best cougar she can be.
Michelle Williams
Michelle Williams
  • Member since May 2012
  • Member from January 2007 - December 2010
  • Administrative Director Fall 2007
  • Business Director Spring 2009
  • Official Storehouse of Completely Useless Trivia
Michelle is a sugar-addicted soprano from Apex (the peak of good living!). She is an original member of Second Shift who rejoined the group in May 2012 after a year-and-a-half hiatus. Prior to Second Shift, Michelle sang with a variety of groups, including the UNC Chamber Singers; the Jaychords, the Raleigh Jaycees former a cappella group; and her high school Madrigal group. She enjoys being crafty and spending time with her husband, Eric, and two adorable children, Heath and Brooke. When not singing, Michelle is probably asleep.
Anna Yeargan
Anna Yeargan
  • Member since Jan 2012
Anna Yeargan is a spunky alto from Cary. Anna's musical background includes singing throughtout middle school and high school in chorus. She has loved being a part of the high school musicals every year and accompanist for the choirs as well. She has taken piano lessons for 12 years and enjoyed being a part of many competitions. She also was involved in a Barbershop quartet called String of Pearls. When Anna is not singing she loves running outside, crocheting, and working with animals. She is currently attending a Veterinary Medical Technician school to become a Registered Veterinary Technician.