About SEVEN

Josiah is sophomore Commercial Music major from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. A lover of the arts all his life, Josiah regularly participated in theater and music ensembles growing up but has narrowed his focus to concentrate on how his passion for music fits specifically within the music industry. Josiah primarily sings but also plays violin and piano in the band. Outside of his musical endeavors, Josiah enjoys reading, taking walks, and meaningful conversation. This is Josiah's first summer in SEVEN.

Aiden graduated as a Commercial Music Major. He grew up in Indiana, PA as well as in Royersford, PA. Aiden has been playing various instruments for most of his life, including guitar, trombone, piano, and bass. While not playing guitar, Aiden loves hiking, exploring, and playing disc golf. This is Aiden's second summer in SEVEN.

Sophie is a sophomore English major with a concentration in Creative Writing and a minor in Music and Worship. She grew up in the small state of Rhode Island and has had a strong connection to music her whole life. She joined her first worship band in high school and hopes to use all that she has learned (and is still learning at Messiah) to create music that tells stories and reaches others. She has been playing piano since she was 7 years old, plays ukulele, and is learning guitar. In her free time, she enjoys writing and producing music, hiking, going on adventures with friends, and spending sunny days at the beach when at home. This is Sophie's first summer in SEVEN.

Ellen is a junior Commercial Music major with an emphasis on guitar. She’s lived in Northern Virginia for most of her life. Ellen primarily plays guitar and sings, but has been picking up bass and piano along the way as well. On her own time, she loves songwriting, watching movies, and learning new things. This is Ellen’s first summer in SEVEN.

Timothy Tien graduated with a major in Digital Media (Digital Video and Story concentration) and a minor in Music. He hails from Klang, Malaysia. In SEVEN, he plays the drums, percussion, and occasionally sings. Outside of SEVEN, Tim is a photographer who mainly captures sports and likes documenting life through photography. He is also a classically trained tenor who especially loves early music. Bach is his bro. 

Alden Walker graduated as a Commercial Music major with an emphasis in guitar. He hails from southern New Jersey in Haddon Township. He picked up the guitar when we was twelve but has been singing since he could talk. Alden loves listening to and learning all genres of music and is always looking to suggest and receive song recommendations. This is his third year in SEVEN and his second year serving as the group's music director.

Heather is a rising senior Human Development and Family Science major with a minor in Music and Worship. She is from Mechanicsburg, PA. This summer, she will be playing guitar and singing for the group. When Heather isn’t leading worship, she enjoys watching baseball, writing songs, and spending time with family and friends. This is Heather’s second summer in SEVEN.