Rachel Fetler

Rachel Fetler

Biography Rachel Fetler has been teaching with the Center for Musical Arts since 1999. She holds a Bachelors in Music from Pomona College and a Masters in Vocal Performance from New England Conservatory, Boston. Her performing career ranged from opera to early music,...
Steve Christopher

Steve Christopher

Biography Steve Christopher (“Mr. C”) is a talented Boulder-area trumpet player known throughout Colorado for his legendary teaching career. He currently directs the jazz program at the Center for Musical Arts, conducts clinics, adjudicates jazz festivals,...
Amanda Brigham

Amanda Brigham

Biography Amanda (Bryant) Brigham is the co-founder and owner of Colorado Music Therapy Services and has been a Board-Certified Music Therapist since 1993. Amanda attended Arizona State University’s Barrett Honors College, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with a...
Anne Brennand

Anne Brennand

Subjects: Cello, Suzuki, Cello Groups Biography Cello instructor Anne Brennand is a member of the Boulder Philharmonic and the Greeley Symphony. She has also played in the St. Mary’s Baroque Orchestra, Colorado Ballet, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance, Denver Chamber...
Faculty Highlight: Jackson McLellan

Faculty Highlight: Jackson McLellan

The Center for Musical Arts has a variety of talented teachers. In this interview we spoke with trombone, ukulele, and world music instructor Jackson McLellan about the importance of curiosity and the delight in studying — and having fun with! — multiple instruments....
Faculty Highlight: Rachel Fetler

Faculty Highlight: Rachel Fetler

The Center for Musical Arts has a variety of talented teachers. In this interview we spoke with voice and piano instructor Rachel Fetler, who also teaches the Center’s Kids’ Choir class and works on the administrative side of the organization as Student...
Faculty Highlight: Shaun Diaz

Faculty Highlight: Shaun Diaz

The Center for Musical Arts has a variety of talented teachers. In this interview we spoke with cello instructor Shaun Diaz about how he uses a wide array of repertoire to help his students develop creativity and self-expression.     Center for Musical Arts:...
Faculty Highlight: Becca Kronyak

Faculty Highlight: Becca Kronyak

The Center for Musical Arts has a variety of talented teachers. In this interview we spoke with saxophone instructor Becca Kronyak about her firm belief that music is for everyone, and how she brings that belief into her music lessons.   Center for Musical Arts:...
How to Bring a Bass Drum Back to Life

How to Bring a Bass Drum Back to Life

Photograph: Tom Pederson at a Community Band performance Center for Musical Arts faculty are known for going above and beyond the call of duty. For example, Community Band Director Tom Pederson recently took up the task of refurbishing the Center’s bass drum,...
Student Spotlight: Harp Student Greta Richardson

Student Spotlight: Harp Student Greta Richardson

Today we are shining a spotlight on harp student Greta Richardson, who was nominated by her instructor of 10 years, Carolyn Kuban. Please tell us about your music lesson history with the Center for Musical Arts. Greta: I have distant but fun memories of doing several...