Apr 2, 2026 | Faculty Bios
Biography Charlie is an active professional violinist, playing in regional groups such as the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra, Boulder Opera, Boulder Symphony, and Longmont Symphony. Charlie received his masters at the University of Colorado Boulder where he was a...
Mar 23, 2026 | Faculty Bios
Biography Born from artistic parents in Boulder County, Tryggvi has been involved with music since he was young. He began playing instrumental music on the clarinet in elementary school, but found himself inextricably drawn to the magic of percussion. He is currently...
Jan 20, 2026 | Faculty Bios
Biography Julianne Davis, soprano, is known for her high-flying virtuosity and dramatic characterizations in operatic, concert, and song literature. She has performed extensively with Boulder Opera Company, having been cast as the Marschallin in Strauss’s Der...
Dec 2, 2025 | Faculty Bios
Biography Ian Jickling grew up in Washington, D.C. in an eclectic musical household. In middle school Ian began playing guitar and performing in different varieties of rock, blues, and folk music. His musical curiosity led him to complete a Bachelor of Arts in...
Nov 18, 2025 | Faculty Bios
Biography An active professional musician, teacher, and activist, Colorado violinist Jordan Grantonic merges these passions through performance and . Drawn to contemporary music especially, Jordan has performed in dozens of world premieres by composers like Pierre...
Oct 15, 2025 | Faculty Bios
Biography Jennifer earned her bachelor’s in music and studied for many years at the Center for Musical Arts with Alex Sierra. She was further shaped by her college mentor, Melissa Lubecke, and by her father, who was her first music teacher and the one who introduced...
Sep 11, 2025 | Faculty Bios
Biography Cellist Julian Bennett began his studies at the age of 9, growing up in a family of musicians. He made his concerto debut with the Tacoma Youth Symphony, winning the Concerto Competition in 2016. As a chamber musician, Julian has been featured as a guest...
Sep 4, 2025 | Faculty Bios
Biography Originally from Long Island, New York, Diane Park began her studies as a pianist from a young age at the Manhattan School of Music’s Precollege, under notable teachers such as Solomon Mikowsky and Miyoko Lotto. She received a Bachelor’s degree in Music...
Nov 21, 2024 | Faculty Bios
Biography Singer-songwriter Karen Horan believes everyone has songs inside them. With a blend of inspiration and grounded guidance, she loves empowering others to unearth their truth and set their songs free. Karen’s songwriting journey began at The Rocky...
Nov 11, 2024 | Faculty Bios
Biography Music has been part of my journey since I started playing drums for a Church at seven years old. That fun little experiment developed into a career, which brought countless experiences and people into my life, including a bachelors and master’s in...
