Our Musicians

Laura
	*Laura* has her Undergraduate degree in Violin and received her Master’s Degree in Harp. Laura won the TOP Prize for Best Performance in Undergraduate Performance Competition as well as Best Junior Recital at the University. She plays with a very successful string quartet. Laura is presently the concertmaster for the Littleton Symphony Orchestra.
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Lynn
	Lynn is one of our most outstanding musicians. A master’s degree in saxophone from the University of Oregon, Head of the University of Denver’s Jazz department, and the 2005 award winner from Downbeat Magazine for Jazz education are just a few of his impressive qualifications. Lynn leads a cutting edge jazz quartet that plays his original compositions. He also participates in variety of commercial performance ensembles. See our YouTube Video featuring him on Sax.
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*Jonathan*
	*Jonathans a recording artist with Azica Records and published by Clear Note Publications and Soundboard. Recognized as a distinguished and versatile musician, he received awards both as a soloist and as a chamber musician. Jonathan is proudly endorsed by Godin Guitars. An active performer, Jonathan has received funding from The Allied Arts, Inc. He studied with some of the world’s most respected guitar composers for whom he has premiered works including the U.S.A. premiers of Under Milk Wood Songs (2006)and Gnossiennes, after Erik Satie (2006) by Stephen Goss and the world premier of Baiãotude (2008) by Richard Boukas. Colorado Serenity Magazine describes his performances as “Fast-moving, enchanting and beautiful” and The Wet Mountain Tribune calls him a“Virtuoso.” To read more about Jonathan visit his site.*
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*Dave*
	1986 University of Northern Colorado – Master of Music Composition, *Dave* has played with EVERYBODY including national entertainers such as Dr. John, Kenny Loggins, Celine Dion, Bobby McFerrin, Cab Calloway, Bill Cosby, John Denver, Bob Hope, Linda Ronstadt, Natalie Cole, Martha and the Vandellas, the Fifth Dimension, the Platters, the Coasters, the Drifters, Sam & Dave, Burt Bacharach and many others. He has opened concerts for Spyro Gyra, Sonny Rollins, Freddie Hubbard, Hall and Oates, Jerry Jeff Walker, Jack Mack and the Heart Attack, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, The Pointer Sisters, Dione Warwick Roberta Flack and many others.. Dave leads 3 different Bands that cater their music to suit your preferences! PARTY BANDS-YouTube video link
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Sarah
	Dr.Sarah, oboe/English horn, was born and raised in upstate New York. In addition to being Instructor of oboe and English horn at the University of Northern Colorado, Dr. Bierhaus is the principal oboist of the Boulder Philharmonic and Fort Collins Symphony Orchestras and plays second oboe and English horn in the Central City Opera orchestra. As a soloist, she has performed with the Finger Lakes Symphony, Rochester Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, the Carleton College orchestra, and the CU Boulder Symphony Orchestra. Dr. Bierhaus received her B.A. in Music from Carleton College. She holds her M.M. in Oboe Performance from the Eastman School of Music and her Doctorate of Musical Arts from C.U, Boulder.


Clinton
	Clint Lives Jazz! This long time resident of New York received his undergraduate degree from Long Island University and completed his master’s program here in Colorado. He brings *“east coast cool”* to our region. He worked for many years as an adjunct professor at Long Island University and remains an active Jazz Guitar Instructor. Clint performs in several jazz combos. He creates innovative compositions and shares them with prestigious ensembles including the Air Force Jazz Band.
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*Cami*
	Cami: Master of Trumpet! Cami moved to Colorado for graduate study in music therapy at Colorado State University, where she earned a master of music degree. In high demand, Cami plays all along the Front Range, performing with the Boulder Philharmonic, Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra, Fort Collins Symphony and the Colorado Symphony. She serves as Principal Trumpet of the Longmont Symphony and is a member of the Denver Brass.
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Jerome
	Jerome is currently clarinet/bass clarinet with the Central City Opera, Wyoming Symphony and Boulder Chamber Orchestra. Jerome has toured as the principal clarinet with the Mantovani Orchestra and played with the Colorado Symphony, Greeley Philharmonic, Ft. Collins Symphony, Gettysburg Symphony, and Columbia Symphony Orchestra. He has performed at Carnegie Hall, and worked with Grammy award-winning composer Marvin Hamlisch. Jerome serves on the faculty of the University of Wyoming. He holds Bachelor’s degrees in clarinet from the Peabody Conservatory and a Master’s degree from U.N.C. Jerome was awarded 1st place in the University of Northern Colorado Orchestra Concerto Competition, “Best Should Teach”.


Diana
	Diana is a cellist earned her master’s degree from New York University. While pursuing her education in New York, Diana worked with prestigious organizations including Young Concert Artists, Chamber Music America and Carnegie Hall. She has collaborated with the Cleo Parker Robinson Dance and with Mannheim Steamroller. Diana performs regularly with two Colorado based String Quartets and currently serves as the Director of Annual Fund Programs for the Colorado Symphony Orchestra.
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Megan
	Originally from San Francisco, Megan received a B.M. in Horn performance from the University of Denver’s Lamont School of Music and a M.M in Horn performance from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Megan is currently Assistant Principal horn with the Fort Collins Symphony and Principal Horn with the Boulder Chamber Orchestra. Megan won silver medal in the Fischoff Chamber Music Competition and participated in multiple residencies at the Aspen Music Festival.


*Lindsey*
	Lindsey, two Bachelors! We think it counts as Masterful! Lindsey holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree and a Bachelor of Music Performance degree in bass trombone performance from the University of Northern Colorado. She has performed with ensembles such as the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, the Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra, the Cheyenne Symphony, the Ft. Collins Symphony, the Colorado Wind Ensemble, and the Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra
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Roger
	Roger obtained his Master’s Degree in 2008. He is a well known teacher at the Acoustic Music Revival Shop in Denver and has played at the Denver Art Museum and the Colorado History Museum. As a versatile guitarist, Roger performs with a variety of local ensembles. Roger, Jonathan, and Patrick are award winning members of our guitar quartet (This Guitar Quartet won the 2009 University of Denver’s Ensemble Competition. ) The Quartet will play in a concert at Westcliffe in October 2010.
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*Jenny*

*Katharine*
	As a twenty year member of the renowned Da Vinci Quartet, Katharine brings a wealth of musical experience to our roster. Her mastery of the cello is recognized throughout the musical world. She is a successful recording artist with 5 productions available for purchase. Katharine is the epitome of a well rounded musician. She performs, teaches and coaches other ensembles. She is also the Director of Career Development at Lamont School of Music. She received her bachelor’s degree from the Peabody Conservatory at John’s Hopkins University in Maryland and her master’s at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Katharine represents the finest attributes of our Masterful Musicians. See her playing in this video.
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Anna
	Anna began her performing career as a soloist at the age of 12! In 2001, she was the winner of the “Young Peoples Concert” competition. As a graduate of Humbolt State University, Anna brought her violin and talent to Colorado to complete her Graduate Degree. She is a qualified in Suzuki Pedagogy and is currently the Assistant Concertmaster of the Littleton Symphony.
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Scott
	Scott has performed professionally in a wide variety of musical styles and roles. As a studio musician in New York City with Carly Simon, He sang background vocals and played synthesizers on the hit, Coming Around Again, which was also the theme song to the movie Heartburn, starring Jack Nicholson and Meryl Streep. He worked with Mariah Carey on her first recording session and album, as well as with singers Philip Bailey of Earth Wind and Fire and Robert Lamm of Chicago. He wrote and produced the title track to the album, Magnetic, by the jazz group Steps Ahead. He has worked as a jazz pianist in Washington D.C., Boston, Paris, and the Caribbean. He has a B.A. from the New England Conservatory of Music and a M.M. from the University of Colorado at Boulder.
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Raymond
	*Raymond* received his undergraduate degree at Kansas Benedictine College In Music Education. Arizona State at Tempe Awarded him a Masters in Vocal Performance Tenor. He has been nominated for 7 Grammy awards and has won a Grammy award. He has also performed at Carnegie Hall. Photo of Raymond and his wife
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Javier
	Javier is a multi-talented, multilingual, and multicultural musician. His fluency in classical guitar has made him a much sought after western-slope artist. Not only a fine soloist, Javier plays with a fabulous Mariachi Band. He teaches and performs throughout Colorado. As a student, Javier studied in both Mexico and the United States. He received his master’s degree in 2009. He was the first prize winner in the Denver Society of Classical Guitar’s premier competition. Enjoy one of his YouTube videos here.
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*Robyn*
	Violin mastery is quite a challenge. Robyn has proved herself up to that challenge. A 2007 master’s degree, A Suzuki instructor in both the United States and Brazil and a veteran of the Aspen Music Festival, Robyn excels! She a part of a successful string quartet whose members include our own Laura, Heidi, and Diana.
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*Eric*
	Eric does it all! He holds a B.A. in Music from Ithaca College and a Master of Music from the University of Miami. He plays classical guitar with great technical skill and Bass with verve! Eric composes, teaches and performs.
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Cobus
	Cobus is quickly establishing himself as one of the leading flutists of his generation. Competitions which Cobus has won include the UNISA Performers Licentiate Competition, the CFA Orchestral Excerpt Competition, the Boulder Philharmonic Young Artist Competition, the Beeld Eisteddfod, the Bruce Ekstrand Memorial Competition, the Byron Hester Flute Competition and the SAMRO International Music Scholarship Competition. Cobus holds a Bachelors degree from the University of Pretoria where he studied flute and is currently finishing his Master’s degree from the University of Colorado. Check out his YouTube Video.
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Kaori
	Kaori has participated in the National Repertory Orchestra, Aspen Music Festival and School, Kyoto International Music Student Festival, and the Colorado Mahler Fest Orchestra. Kaori has performed nationally and internationally as both soloist and chamber musician, earning many awards. She won the Honor Competition at the University of Colorado twice (2004 and 2007), placed fifth of 137 bassoonists at the 24th Japan Wind and Percussion Competition in 2007, and was a finalist in the Tsuyama Japan International Double Reed Competition in 2003. She graduated with her Artist Diploma in bassoon performance at the University of Colorado at Boulder in May 2009 after receiving her Master of Music degree at CU in 2008. Kaori graduated from the Aichi Prefecture University of Fine Arts and Music in Japan as one of four outstanding graduating seniors in the class of 2003.
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Kerry
	Kerry, Masters in Trumpet in pursuit of Masters from the University of Denver. Kerry Webb has received her Bachelor of Music Degree in Trumpet Performance at the Metropolitan State College of Denver. She has performed with the Rocky Mountain Brassworks, Colorado Wind Ensemble, Jefferson Symphony Orchestra, Evergreen Chamber Orchestra, Boulder Dinner Theatre, Capitol Brass Quintet, Musica Sacra Chamber Orchestra, and toured France in the summer of 2005 with the Park Hill Brass Quintet.
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Donna
	*Donna* holds a BM in vocal performance and an MM in conducting from the Lamont School of Music at the University of Denver. She is the head of the Vocal Jazz program at the Lamont School of Music, teaches music history courses for Colorado Community Colleges Online, and is the music director at Christ Episcopal Church. Her diverse professional activities include work as a jazz composer, arranger and performer, conductor, keyboardist and electric bass player. Current groups include Auria, a duo with noted Chapman Stick player Steve Hahn, and Firesign a vocal quartet. She can form jazz combos that range from duos to 7 piece bands. Donna’s performance credits include work with the Santa Fe Desert Chorale, The Carnegie Hall Workshop Chorus, The Playground, Colorado Music Festival, Santa Fe New Music, the Denver Concert Band, and the Colorado Art Rock Society.
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Terry
	Terry studied music composition at the University of North Dakota and at the University of Denvers Lamont School of Music, from which he holds a Master of Arts Degree in Composition. Terrys choral compositions are widely performed, recorded, and published. His music has been featured on the National Public Radio programs of Sacred Classics and Classical Discoveries, as well as the Colorado Public Radio programs of Colorado Matters and Colorado Spotlight. His work has been performed at the National Conventions of Chorus America and ACDA (The American Choral Directors Association), the International festival of GALA Choruses and the National Choral Festival Enjoy a video here
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JoAnne
	JoAnne holds a B.M. in piano from St. Olaf College and an M.A. in piano/choral conducting from the University of Denver. She currently is the Music Director at University Park Methodist Church, choral accompanist at DU, studio teacher and joined St. Martins in the spring of 1996.
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Randy
	Randy has been playing the Great Highland Bagpipes for 15 years. Currently he is a competing member with Ciorcal Cairde Irish Pipes and Drums. He also plays with the Pipes and Drums of Celtic Colorado, one of the premier bagpipe bands in Colorado and the official bagpipe band of The Denver Brass.
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