JAS Local Education Initiative: Pays to Play

Private Lesson Fund ________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Jazz Aspen Snowmass has coordinated with musicians in the Roaring Fork Valley to create this booklet containing private lesson information for all levels of student musicians from the ages of 7-18. If you are a local musician with previous experience teaching music lessons and want to be included in future versions of this booklet, please contact Corree Isley in the JAS Office: 970.920.4996, or Chris Bank, JAS-In-Schools Coordinator and Instructor: 970.704.0252.

JAS Pays to Play Program Overview The Jazz Aspen Snowmass “Pays to Play” Private Lesson fund was established to provide initiative for Roaring Fork Valley youth (ages 7 –18) to take private lessons in any instrumental discipline. JAS will pay for the first three lessons (@ $50/per hour) to support & promote furthering music education, simultaneously supporting the economy of the local music instructors. JAS encourages parents to attend their child’s lessons, especially younger students, so that they can meet the instructor and get a feel for the instructor’s teaching style to decide if the teacher is a good fit for the child.

Contents Local Music Stores………………………………………………………………………………………………… …pg. 2 School Music Teachers…………………………………………………………………………… …………… …..pgs 2-3

Instruments and Instructors Bass………………...……………………………………………………………………………………….…….…..………....pg. 4 Clarinet……………………………………………………………………………………..……………….……………..…..pg. 5 Cello…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……..….. pg. 5 Drums/Percussion…………………………………………………………………………...…………………….….….pg. 5 Flute… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….….……..pg. 5 French Horn………………………….…...…………………………………………………………………….…….……..pg. 6 Guitar/Bass/Banjo/Mandolin /Fiddle…………………………………………………………….….………...pgs 6-8 Harmonica……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……..pg. 8 Oboe …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….pg. 8 Piano…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….....…….…….pgs 9-11 Saxophone………………………………………………………………………………………………………...……….....pg. 11 Trombone………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………….pgs 11-12 Trumpet……………………………………………………………………………………………………...…..…………….pg. 12 Woodwinds and Brass…………………………………………………………………………………….……………..pg. 11 Violin/Viola………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..pgs 12-13 Voice……………………………………………………………………………………………….…………….……………pgs 13-15 Private Lesson Instructors Listing………………………………………………………………………………pgs 15-16

Local Music Stores

Glenwood Music 715 Cooper Avenue Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 (970) 928-8628 Larry Gruber

School Music Programs – Contacts

Aspen Schools

Aspen High School Steve Heldt – Instrumental Music 970.925.3760 ext. 1019

Aspen Middle School Jeff Loda – Music Teacher 970.925.3760 ext. 2158

Aspen Elementary School Marnie White– Music 970.925.3760 ext. 3104

Basalt Schools

Basalt High School Jonathan Gorst–Choir Nick Lenio - Band

970.384.6185

Basalt Middle School Jonathan Gorst – Choir Nick Lenio - Band

970.384.5879 970.384.5866

Basalt Elementary School Maureen Hinkle 970.384.5835

Carbondale Schools

Roaring Fork High School Mark Gray-Band/Guitar Shanti Gruber - Choir

970.384.5763

Carbondale Middle School Mark Gray–Band 970.384.5729

Ross Montessori Jennetta Howell 970.963.7199

Crystal River Elementary Amber Bate 970.384.5637

Glenwood Springs Schools

Glenwood Springs High School

Tami Suby – Band Director Shanti Gruber - Music Director/Choir

970.384.5521 970.384.5584

Glenwood Springs Middle School

Chane Smith – Instrumental Music Shanti Gruber – Choir

970.384.5521

Glenwood Springs Elementary

Katey Barnes 970.384.5482

Sopris Elementary Sue Pehrson 970.384.5418

Roaring Fork Music 912 Grand Avenue Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 (970) 928-9192 Eddie Wilson

Steve’s Guitars 19 N 4th St. Carbondale, CO 81623 (970) 963-3304

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School Music Programs - Contacts Cont.

New Castle/Silt Schools

Coal Ridge High School Jay Dulco-Band Anna Stech—Choir

970.665.6730 970.665.6732

Riverside Middle School Keith Bushman Anna Stech

970.665.7828 970.665.6732

Elk Creek Middle School Nathan Wubbena 970.665.6947

Highland Elementary Adam Thompson 970.665.6815

Wamsley Elementary Adam Solomon 970.665.7950

Eagle Valley Schools

Eagle Valley High School Pat Sheehy – Band & Choir 970.328.8960

Eagle Valley Middle School Tommy Dodge 970.328.6224

Gypsum Creek Middle School Annette Frizsche 970.328.4791

Eagle Valley Elementary Bridgette Baker 970.328.6981

Gypsum Elementary Janie Bionaz 970.328.8940

Rifle Schools

Rifle High School Patrick Scheirer-Band Daryl Gingrich-Choir

970.625.7742 970.625.7746

Rifle Middle School Adam Soloman-Band Laura Oysti-Choir

970.665.7663 970.665.7935

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Instruments and Instructors

Bass Chris Bank has been part of the valley music scene for 20 years. He has been involved on many levels with local music programs and has taught music at CRMS, Basalt HS, Glenwood MS & HS, Carbondale HS, St. Stephen’s, and the Waldorf School. In addition, he has done after-school jazz programs with schools from Aspen to Rifle. Chris coordinates the LEI programs and summer jazz camps (three per summer) for beginning to advanced high school and middle school students. For lesson information please call 970.704.0252 or e-mail cbank@sopris.net

Mike Facey has been playing and teaching music professionally for 10 years. He graduated from CU Boulder with a degree in Jazz Performance and is equally at home teaching guitar, electric, and upright bass. Lessons can also include music theory, improvisation, and ear training. Mike is fluent in all styles and is available to teach lessons after school or in students' homes. For more info, please call (802)779-2778 or email mikefaceymusic@gmail.com Mark Gray is the band director at Carbondale Middle School. Teaching specialties are Double Bass, Electric Bass and Music Theory. Also lessons in Guitar, Brass and General Music. Lessons are scheduled after school hours, generally in Carbondale or Glenwood Springs. Bassist with Walt Smith, Symphony in the Valley. Music teacher at Carbondale Middle School and Roaring Fork High School. Music degree from Northern Illinois University. For lesson information please contact him at 970.945.1023. Tom Paxton has been a professional musician in Aspen since the late 70’s, working as a freelance bass player, guitar instrumentalist, campfire singer and children’s entertainer. His CD, “Smore Songs” won the 2007 Children’s Music Web Award for ages 5-7. He is the Entertainment Coordinator for Blazing Adventures and during the summer and winter seasons he performs weekly at kid’s campfires on the Snowmass Mall and in the Treehouse ski school. He has acted as musical director at the Theatre in the Park and for productions at the Aspen Country Day School. With a B.A. in Education, Tom has also been teaching music and math to students throughout the Roaring Fork Valley for over two decades. He teaches beginner through advanced students on acoustic and electric bass and guitar, and beginning students on piano and drums. He generally teaches a combination of reading music and playing by ear. Over the years he has coached several rock bands; three of them went on to win Best Middle School Garage Band in the Battle of the Bands. For lesson info please contact him at 970.309.1502. Ashton Taufer participated in the Glenwood Springs Middle and High School band programs before attending Colorado State University. After two years majoring in music he attended Berkley School of Jazz in Boston and graduated with a Bachelor degree in music. He is now living in Glenwood Springs and teaching Bass. 970.379.5704 or ataufer@berklee.net

Clarinet Chris Bank has been part of the valley music scene for 20 years. He has been involved on many levels with local music programs and has taught music at CRMS, Basalt HS, Glenwood MS & HS, Carbondale HS, St. Stephen’s, and the Waldorf School. In addition, he has done after-school jazz programs with schools from Aspen to Rifle. Chris coordinates the LEI programs and summer jazz camps (three per summer) for beginning to advanced high school and middle school students. For lesson information please call 970.704.0252 or e-mail cbank@sopris.net Erin Cushner has been playing clarinet in a variety of ensembles including orchestras, bands, and chamber groups for the past 14 years. She won second place in the 2006 Washington State Clarinet Solo competition. She was a concerto winner and soloed with the Tacoma Youth Symphony in 2006. Erin has studied with a variety of teachers including Jennifer Nelson (principle clarinetists of the Pacific Northwest Ballet) and Dr. Jun Qian. Erin has a B.A. in Environmental Studies from St. Olaf College. She is currently an environmental educator for Aspen Center for Environmental Studies.

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970.927.6760 or 253.678.2027; Erin453@gmail.com

Instruments and Instructors Cont.

Cello Sarah Graf-Saito has taught cello for more than ten years in both the Roaring Fork Valley and in her home state of Maryland. She earned a Bachelor of Music degree in cello performance and Performer's Certificate honors from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY. She also has registered Suzuki cello teacher training through the Ithaca Suzuki Institute. Sarah is the cellist-mentor for the Roaring Fork Music Society, a new orchestra for young string musicians, in which she works with students to help develop their skills as ensemble players. As a performer, she has been part of the Aspen Music Festival Orchestra, the National Orchestral Institute, and the Freiburg Baroque Orchestra Institute. She continues to perform in the Aspen area as both a soloist and chamber musician. Her personalized teaching style integrates her Suzuki teacher training with her own background in traditional teaching methods. She can be reached at 970.306.1235, sarah-graf@hotmail.com

Drums, Percussion Chris Goplerud has been involved with Jazz Aspen Snowmass’ In-Schools program for 9 years. He teaches all levels and styles of drum. 970.948.0799 John Michel is a longtime local musician who plays drums with John Oates. He is an excellent instructor teaching all levels and styles and has been involved with JAS Summer Camps. 970.309.4801.

Flute Shelley Warren has over 34 years of experience as a Professional Flutist, teaching and performing in the United States and Europe. She has a BM in Flute Performance from Northwestern University, a MM in Flute Performance from Baylor University, and has been Professor of Flute at Barry University in Miami, Florida, Broward Community College in Ft. Lauderdale, and Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, CO, compiling more than 26 years teaching at the University level. She has performed in music festivals in Greece, Spain, England, Italy, and on Cape Cod. Shelley was a member of the Philharmonic Orchestra of Florida, Sinfonia Virtuosi, Greater Palm Beach Symphony, Miami Beach Symphony, Waco Symphony, more than 15 chamber music groups, and performed with the Miami Opera, Miami City Ballet, Ft. Pierce Opera, Gold Coast Opera, Houston Ballet, Royal Winnipeg Ballet, National Ballet of Canada, Dance Theater of Harlem, and in over 90 musicals (8 for ACT, 3 for Aspen High School, 3 for Basalt High School). Her teachers include Geoffrey Gilbert, Walfrid Kujala, Charles Delaney, Martha Rearick and Helen Ann Shanley, and she has taken Master Classes with James Galway, Jean Pierre Rampal, Julius Baker, and William Bennett. Shelley is currently Principal Piccolo in the Grand Junction Symphony, playing in 5 chamber ensembles that bring live music to all the elementary schools in Grand Junction each year through the Symphony’s Music in the Classroom Program, and she teaches and performs throughout the Western Slope. Please contact Shelley at 970.596.8447 or shelleyjoy@msn.com Susan Wasienko was the band and choral director at Aspen High School. She will be available to teach beginner to advanced flute. Please contact her for information: 970.925.3760.

French Horn Jerry Gasau is a professional musician and music educator teaching at CMC, Basalt HS, Aspen, Carbondale, Spring Valley, and privately with Glenwood Music. Jerry has performed with the Kansas City Philharmonic. St. Joseph Symphony, and is principal French horn/guitar soloist with Symphony in the Valley. He can teach all levels of French Horn to all ages of students. For more information, contact Jerry at 970.309.3898 or 970.963-1312.

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Instruments and Instructors Cont.

French Horn Cont. Karl Oliver works with most brass instruments with exception to Trombone. His main instruments are Trumpet and French Horn. His background is in classical, some jazz but mostly concert bands. He has taught beginners to intermediate players of all ages. His background includes High School through College performance including selected to State honors bands in Ohio. He played for a B-Class Drum and Bugle Corp in High School. Lessons are conducted at his house in Missouri Heights but he is willing to work at other locations if needed. 970.379.8991 or khi99@sopris.net

Guitar, Fiddle, Mandolin, Banjo Deborah Barnekow teaches classical guitar. Deb is the Director of Educational Outreach at the Aspen Music Festival and School. She has her BA in oboe performance; MM in composition, minor in oboe performance. She is dedicated to music education and giving children enrichment/help to express them selves. Contact Deb at 970.205.5027, 970.618.2659, or dbarnekow@aspenmusic.org Jimmy Byrne has been teaching piano to children and adults since 2000. He also is an instructor of guitar. As a performer of a variety of styles of music on piano, voice and guitar, and as a music teacher for all ages, Jimmy endeavors to give all his students the tools to make music a fun, rewarding activity both in the present and throughout their lives. He and his students are creating a future in which playing music for and with friends is one of the most popular activities in our culture. Jimmy's beginner and intermediate students develop their musical ear, intuition, creativity, passion, and a practical knowledge of harmonic theory. They also learn to read music when it is a readily attainable and pertinent skill. He teaches full time at his studio in Carbondale. To contact Jimmy, please call 970.274.3666. Jackson Emmer is a songwriter, performer, and teacher, based in Aspen. He plays the mandolin, guitar, banjo, and sings with a voice sweet and ragged. Jackson has shared a bill with hundreds of performers, most notably: Shawn Colvin, John Hammond, Sam Bush, Allen Toussaint, The Devil Makes Three, and Bill Kirchen. Jackson has been a guest music instructor at Skidmore College, Bennington College, Putney School and the Colorado Rocky Mountain School. His work in community arts education has garnered grants and honors from the Ben & Jerry’s Foundation, among others. Mike Facey has been playing and teaching music professionally for 10 years. He graduated from CU Boulder with a degree in Jazz Performance and is equally at home teaching guitar, electric, and upright bass. Lessons can also include music theory, improvisation, and ear training. Mike is fluent in all styles and is available to teach lessons after school or in students' homes. For more info, please call (802)779-2778 or email mikefaceymusic@gmail.com Jerry Gasau is a professional musician and music educator — teaching at CMC, Basalt HS, Aspen, Carbondale, Spring Valley, and privately with Glenwood Music. Jerry has performed with the Kansas City Philharmonic. St. Joseph Symphony, and is principal French horn/guitar soloist with Symphony in the Valley. He can teach all levels of Guitar and 5-string banjo to all ages of students. Lessons are usually held in Basalt or at Glenwood Music. For more information, contact Jerry at 970.309.3898 or at 970.963.1312. Mark Gray is the band director at Carbondale Middle School. Teaching specialties are Double Bass, Electric Bass and Music Theory. Also lessons in Guitar, Brass and General Music. Lessons are scheduled after school hours, generally in Carbondale or Glenwood Springs. Bassist with Walt Smith, Symphony in the Valley. Music teacher at Carbondale Middle School and Roaring Fork High School. Music degree from Northern Illinois University. For lesson information please contact him at 970.945.1023.

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Instruments and Instructors Cont. Guitar, Fiddle, Mandolin, Banjo cont. Shanti Gruber is a native musician of the Roaring Fork Valley. After graduation from the Glenwood Springs High School in 2000, she attended the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley. There she received her Bachelors of Music Education with an emphasis in: piano, voice, and k-12 general music. Recently, Shanti is working as the Glenwood Springs High School Music Director. She teaches private piano, voice and guitar at her father Larry Gruber’s store, Glenwood Music. Shanti also plays in a local band called The Tippetts. They perform throughout the valley and around the state. Her experience, joy of teaching and love for the arts surround her life and daily practice. Please call 970.366.2889 or shantigruber@gmail.com Smokin’ Joe Kelly began playing guitar at age 4 and studied classical guitar at Hart Conservatory of music from age 8-12. Joe was lead guitar for “Ike and Tina Turner” from 1974-1976. Recording and performance credits include Bill Withers (Greatest Hits album), Chaka Khan, Vickie Sue Robinson, Lauren Wood, Jesse martin (“Law and Order”, “Rent”), Cheryl Ladd, Vince Gill and Amy Grant to name a few. Smokin’ Joe has performed all over the world from the “Superdome” in New Orleans, to “Carnegie Hall” in New York City. Most recently played guitar on Ike Turner’s Grammy winning record for Best Traditional Blues Album, “Risin' with the Blues” in 2007. Contact at 970.927.6758 (h) 970.618.6640 (c) or smokinjoe31@me.com Sandy Munro teaches guitar, mandolin, fiddle, and banjo. His Bluegrass, Old-Time, Celtic Music class has been offered, on and off for the past 20 years at Colorado Mountain College. Sandy has been running the shop and teaching guitar, banjo, mandolin and fiddle as well as performing in Bluegrass, Swing, and Celtic bands since the mid-sixties. He sings and plays mandolin/guitar with The Flying Dog Bluegrass Band. Sandy taught physics, math, aviation, and bluegrass at Aspen High School and was a Navy pilot before that. For lesson information call 970.923.3384.

Traci Wilson teaches at Glenwood Middle School. She is available after school to teach guitar to interested students. She may be contacted at 970.319.2272.

Tom Paxton has been a professional musician in Aspen since the late 70s, working as a freelance bass player, guitar instrumentalist, campfire singer and children’s entertainer. His CD, “Smore Songs” won the 2007 Children’s Music Web Award for ages 5-7. He is the Entertainment Coordinator for Blazing Adventures and during the summer and winter seasons he performs weekly at kid’s campfires on the Snowmass Mall and in the Treehouse ski school. He has acted as musical director at the Theatre in the Park and for productions at the Aspen Country Day School. With a B.A. in Education, Tom has also been teaching music and math to students throughout the Roaring Fork Valley for over two decades. He teaches beginner through advanced students on acoustic and electric bass and guitar, and beginning students on piano and drums. He generally teaches a combination of reading music and playing by ear. Over the years he has coached several rock bands; three of them went on to win Best Middle School Garage Band in the Battle of the Bands. For lesson info please contact him at 970.309.1502. Eric Schaudies has been playing guitar for over a quarter of a century. Out of high school, where he picked up popular and rock styles and influences, he majored in jazz guitar performance on scholarship at Boise State University in Boise, Idaho. After that program, he moved to Denver, CO, where he continued his education at the University of Colorado Denver, where this time he majored in scoring and arranging. He taught full time in Denver for 13 years while playing in various bands and doing work in recording studios. Since moving to the Roaring Fork Valley in 2008, he has done numerous solo performances, musical theater productions, band work, and kept a teaching base privately, through the Aspen Recreation Center, and in local schools. 720.299.0586, or ericshaud@yahoo.com

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Instruments and Instructors Cont. Harmonica

Rob Tepper teaches blues harmonica at CMC and privately. He is open to all levels and ages of students. Call 970.927.2611 for lesson information.

Oboe Deborah Barnekow teaches oboe, as well. Deb is the Director of Educational Outreach at the Aspen Music Festival and School. She has her BA in oboe performance; MM in composition, minor in oboe performance. She is dedicated to music education and giving children enrichment/help to express them selves. Deb may be contacted at (w) 970.205.5027 (c) 970.618.2659 or email: dbarnekow@aspenmusic.org .

Piano

Jimmy Byrne has been teaching piano to children and adults since 2000. As a performer of a variety of styles of music on piano, voice and guitar, and as a music teacher for all ages, Jimmy endeavors to give all his students the tools to make music a fun, rewarding activity both in the present and throughout their lives. He and his students are creating a future in which playing music for and with friends is one of the most popular activities in our culture. Jimmy's beginner and intermediate students develop their musical ear, intuition, creativity, passion, and a practical knowledge of harmonic theory. They also learn to read music when it is a readily attainable and pertinent skill. He teaches full time at his studio in Carbondale. To contact Jimmy, please call 970.274.3666. Doug Gelpi grew up in New Orleans and has been playing piano since the age of 4. He was classically trained throughout his childhood and high school years and then studied Music – Jazz Piano Performance in college at Loyola University New Orleans. He was a piano and music theory instructor at the Louisiana Academy of Performing Arts from 1998 to 2002. He served as keyboardist for multiple bands in the New Orleans area during this time and has performed at venues such as Tipitina’s, Storyville, The Red Room, The Old Opera House, The Fairmont Hotel, and The New Orleans Superdome. He also served as the music director for St. Matthew the Apostle elementary school in New Orleans before moving to the Roaring Fork Valley in 2002. His immersion in the New Orleans music scene laid the foundation for a culturally rich and diverse musical background. He is currently the pianist for the Derek Brown Band based out of Aspen and has performed at various venues and locations such as the Wheeler Opera House, The Belly Up, The Ritz Carlton, Ajax Tavern, and the Farmer’s Market. His many musical influences include Professor Longhair, James Booker, Allen Toussaint, Fats Domino, Dr. John, Henry Butler, Oscar Peterson, Sonny Clark, Duke Ellington, Bill Evans, The Meters and The Subdudes to name a few. Doug incorporates performance & listening skills, ear training, current computer software & technology and advanced music theory concepts into the piano lesson format. He is currently accepting new students and can be reached at 970.404.4555 or dgelpi@gmail.com. Shanti Gruber is a native musician of the Roaring Fork Valley. After graduation from the Glenwood Springs High School in 2000, she attended the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley. There she received her Bachelor’s of Music Education with an emphasis in: piano, voice, and k-12 general music. Recently, Shanti is working as the Glenwood Springs High School Music Director. She teaches private piano, voice and guitar at her father Larry Gruber’s store, Glenwood Music. Shanti also plays in a local band called The Tippetts. They perform throughout the valley and around the state. Her experience, joy of teaching and love for the arts surround her life and daily practice. Please call 970.366.0339 or shantigruber@gmail.com

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Instruments and Instructors Cont.

Piano cont.

Susan Nicholson received her Bachelors and Masters of Music in Piano and Organ from Juilliard and a resident of the Roaring Fork Valley since 1986. She is the music director at the Aspen Chapel and has an active music program and performs weekly. As an organist and pianist, she teaches both up valley and down valley. She specializes in advanced studies but takes beginning and intermediate students that show a passion and determined attitude. Susan's background is in the Western European tradition, and does not teach any Suzuki. A strong emphasis on style, expression, technique and theory is paramount in her approach. To contact Susan please call 970.963.1754 or 970.925.7184 x13.

Kathryn (Katie) Hone Wiltgen, mezzo-soprano, is the Director of Bands and Choirs at Basalt High School and Middle School. Originally from Celina, Ohio, Katie holds a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance and Music Education from Miami University (Oxford, OH) and a Master of Music in Conducting from Colorado State University. A highly sought-after vocalist and teacher, Katie performs frequently in the Aspen area and maintains a private voice and piano studio. Please contact Katie at 970.309.4530 (cell) for more information. Annig Agemian-Raley studied piano and music literature at Anna Maria College in Paxton, MA where she received her Bachelors of Music degree with a minor in Education. She was the Chairperson for the National Guild Auditions for more than ten years and has prepared over 100 pianists, who were audited and have successfully completed the requirements necessary for membership in the Guild. She teaches beginner to advanced students of all ages and has been teaching of more than 35 years. Many of her students have also become teachers, adjudicators and performers and just recently two have made their own CD. Please contact Annig at 970.945.2920 or annigmar@sopris.net for lesson information. Chris Rose most recently served as Assistant Principal Trumpet in the Fairbanks Symphony Orchestra. He holds a performance degree from Carnegie Mellon University and studied additionally at the Academy of Music and Drama in Gothenburg, Sweden and the Lucy Moses School in New York City. Having performed aboard Cunard, Crystal, and Royal Caribbean ocean liners, Chris now resides in Glenwood Springs. He is the choir director at Glenwood Springs Middle School. He can be found on youtube by searching "chrisroseandhismusic". chrisroseandhismusic@gmail.com or 570.239.5553 Karen Tafejian has been teaching piano for over 40 years, instructing students of all ages and levels. Originally from Chicago, she studied privately with Franz Pfau. Karen lives in Carbondale, where she teaches at her home. She is currently a substitute teacher for the Roaring Fork School District RE-1, and serves as Music Director/Choirmaster at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in Glenwood Springs. She is a rehearsal pianist for the Aspen Choral Society and the Maroon Bel Canto Children's Chorus. She plays in Symphony in the Valley, and is keyboardist for local classic rock band The Sirens. Karen teaches private lessons, including music theory and traditional classical technique, emphasizing a well-rounded musical repertoire. Please call 970-963-3930 or email tafejian@gmail.com

Stacey Weiss teaches piano and voice at her home studio in Aspen. She earned a Bachelor of Music/Music Education degree from Ithaca College and a Master of Arts Degree in Musical Theatre from New York University. A public school music educator since 1977, Stacey has taught vocal and choral music in grades k-12 and is currently music teacher and choir director at Aspen Elementary School. She also performs with the Aspen Choral Society as both a soloist and vocal coach. For lesson information please contact her at 970.925.3760 ext. 3103.

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Instruments and Instructors Cont.

Woodwinds and Brass Chris Harrison moved to Colorado in 1996 just after graduating with honors with a Bachelor’s in Music Education degree from Illinois State University. Chris is a very active performer in the valley being a member of several local bands including a local’s favorite, Jes Grew, and Carbondale Mountain Fair 2012 local pick Sector 7G. Chris is a “Winds Specialist”, offering instruction on all Woodwind and Brass instruments, as well as Guitar, Bass, Voice, and Music Theory. Chris may be reached at 970.379.9685 or carbondalechris@gmail.com for more information.

Saxophone

Chris Bank has been part of the valley music scene for 20 years. He has been involved on many levels with local music programs and has taught music at CRMS, Basalt HS, Glenwood MS & HS, Carbondale HS, St. Stephen’s, and the Waldorf School. In addition, he has done after-school jazz programs with schools from Aspen to Rifle. Chris coordinates the LEI programs and summer jazz camps (three per summer) for beginning to advanced high school and middle school students. For lesson information please call 970.704.0252 or e-mail cbank@sopris.net

Trombone Craig Heydenberk has played the trombone since he was 10 years old and locally for the past 25 years. He studied privately under Dr. Rivard at Central Michigan, University and currently is a member of the Western Colorado Jazz Orchestra. For lessons, contact him at 970.963.8556 Nick Lenio moved to the valley in August of 2012. He is the Director of Bands at Basalt Middle School and High School. Prior to his position at Basalt, he was the Director of Bands at Lebanon High School in Lebanon, PA for three years. Nick holds a Bachelor of Science in Music Education from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania and will graduate from Messiah College in December 2012 with a Masters of Music in Wind Conducting. Nick teaches trombone and baritone to students of all levels. He can be contacted at 970-384-5866 (office) or 570-772-4626 (cell) and nlenio@rfsd.k12.co.us

Trumpet Keith Bushman is currently in his 6th year teaching band at Riverside Middle School in New Castle, CO. He graduated from Colorado State University in 2004 where he participated in the University Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Jazz Band, and Marching/Pep Band. Mr. Bushman is an experienced trumpet player and has performed in several community functions in the valley. He is well versed in all valved brass instruments and is also very comfortable in getting beginners of all ages started on any instrument. His enthusiasm for instrumental music has helped to grow the band program at Riverside M.S. He can be contacted at 970.984.3984 or kbushman@garfieldre2.org Rob Merritt is a 30 year valley resident, band director and trumpet performer. As band director in Basalt, in addition to his award winning Concert bands, he started an exemplary jazz program and established the annual Roaring Fork Valley Honor Jazz Bands which were supported and sponsored by Jazz Aspen Snowmass. Rob directed an outstanding band program at an American school in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic during the 2004/2005 school years. Rob lives at his home in Aspen, and is recently retired from public school teaching. He is available as a private instructor for students on all instruments. He can be reached at 970.925.9018. Chris Rose most recently served as Assistant Principal Trumpet in the Fairbanks Symphony Orchestra. He holds a performance degree from Carnegie Mellon University and studied additionally at the Academy of Music and Drama in Gothenburg, Sweden and the Lucy Moses School in New York City. Having performed aboard Cunard, Crystal, and Royal Caribbean ocean liners, Chris now resides in Glenwood Springs. He is the choir director at Glenwood Springs Middle School. He can be found on youtube by searching "chrisroseandhismusic". chrisroseandhismusic@gmail.com or 570.239.5553

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Instruments and Instructors Cont. Violin/Viola Heidi Curatolo received her Bachelor of Music degree from Brooklyn College, City University of New York. As a violinist, she is trained in the Suzuki Method and is a member of the Suzuki Association. She teaches kids ages 3 and up and prepares kids for competitions and those interested in participating in the Suzuki Festival at Snowmass each June. For more information, contact her by phone: 970.948.0887 or by e-mail: suzukihc@gmail.com

Janie Bionaz has been playing the violin from the age of 10. She has been teaching private violin and viola lessons for ten years in Eagle County, Flagstaff, AZ & Whitefish, MT. Janie holds a degree in music education from Northern Arizona University and is working on a Masters in Music Education. She teaches all ages and levels, from 5 through adult. She has long-term and short-term training in the Suzuki method, and has training and experience in teaching other methods as well. She plays for Symphony in the Valley and teaches music in Eagle County. For lesson information please contact her at 970.309.2888 (cell) or 970.945.5470 (home).

Voice Rebekah Bushman has lived in the valley for 6 years and teaching private lessons for the past 4 years. She is currently teaching general music at Wamsley Elementary in Rifle, CO and has recently been elected as the General Music Representative for the National Association for Music Education. She graduated from Crown College in St. Bonifacius, MN where she participated in the college choir and the chamber choir, which performed throughout 7 European countries, all across the U.S. and in Canada. Over the past 6 years she has shared her love of music and singing in several community events including Handel's Messiah with the Aspen Choral Society, community plays in Rifle, and volunteering her singing talent for various fundraising event. Contact her at 970.984.3984 or rbushman@garfieldre2.org Jimmy Byrne has been teaching piano to children and adults since 2000. As a performer of a variety of styles of music on piano, voice and guitar, and as a music teacher for all ages, Jimmy endeavors to give all his students the tools to make music a fun, rewarding activity both in the present and throughout their lives. He and his students are creating a future in which playing music for and with friends is one of the most popular activities in our culture. Jimmy's beginner and intermediate students develop their musical ear, intuition, creativity, passion, and a contact Jimmy, please call 970.274.3666

Maureen Hinkle has made her home in the Roaring Fork Valley since 2004 and has been the music teacher at Basalt Elementary School since 2009. She received her Bachelor’s of Music from the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida, and her Master’s in voice from the University of Colorado, Boulder. She performs regularly throughout the valley. She has appeared with The Crystal Palace, Theatre Aspen, Thunder River Theater Company, Snowmass Chapel, A.C.T, Symphony in the Valley, and Aspen Choral Society. Maureen enjoys working with private vocal students ages 12 and up. mhinkle@rfsd.k12.co.us , 970.384.5835 (work); 970.319.1033 (cell) Kathryn (Katie) Hone-Wiltgen, mezzo-soprano, is the Director of Bands and Choirs at Basalt High School and Middle School. Originally from Celina, Ohio, Katie holds a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance and Music Education from Miami University (Oxford, OH) and a Master of Music in Conducting from Colorado State University. A highly sought-after vocalist and teacher, Katie performs frequently in the Aspen area and maintains a private voice and piano studio. Please contact Katie at 970.309.4530 (cell) or 970.384.5866 (work) for more information. Shanti Gruber is a native musician of the Roaring Fork Valley. After graduation from the Glenwood Springs High School in 2000, she attended the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley. There she received her Bachelor’s of Music Education with an emphasis in: piano, voice, and k-12 general music. Recently, Shanti is working as the Glenwood Springs High School Music Director. She teaches private piano, voice and guitar at her father Larry Gruber’s store, Glenwood Music. Please call 970.366.0339

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Instruments and Instructors Cont.

Voice Cont. Julie Paxton received her Bachelor’s of Music from New England Conservatory in voice and music education and an MFA from Cal Arts in Voice. She taught music at Aspen Public Schools for six years and has taught voice and piano privately for over 15 years. She’s been the vocal coach for Aspen Community Theatre for many productions, and has directed the Dickens Carolers for 24 years. She teaches beginner to advanced voice students and beginner to intermediate piano. Her studio is in her home and lessons are taught Monday – Thursday afternoons and evenings. Her students perform regularly at the Pitkin County Senior Center and other local venues. For more information, please contact her at 970.920.1716. Susan Wasienko is the band and choral director at Aspen High School. New to the area, she will be available to teach beginner to advanced flute and possibly voice. Please contact her for information: 970.925.3760.

Stacey Weiss teaches piano and voice at her home studio in Aspen. She earned a Bachelor of Music/Music Education degree from Ithaca College and a Master of Arts Degree in Musical Theatre from New York University. A public school music educator since 1977, Stacey has taught vocal and choral music in grades k-12 and is currently music teacher and choir director at Aspen Elementary School. She also performs with the Aspen Choral Society as both a soloist and vocal coach. For lesson information please contact her at 970.925.3760 ext 3103. Stacey does not generally accept vocal students under the age of 11 as the voice is yet not developed enough to pursue classical training.

Marnie White is a native of Aspen and received her degree in music education from CU in 2000. She has been the soprano soloist in various Aspen Choral Society productions and performed in Aspen Community Theatre’s productions of My Fair Lady, Mame, & Pippin. She has worked as vocal coach for Aspen High School’s theatre productions for the past five years. Marnie currently teaches music and theatre for the Aspen School District. Marnie can be reached at 970.963.5722 (home) 970.379.9454 (cell)

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Private Lesson Instructors - Alphabetical Listing

Agemain – Raley Annig Piano 970.945.2920

Bank Chris Bass, Clarinet, Guitar, Saxaphone

970.704.0252

Barnekow Deborah Oboe (w) 970.205.5027 (c) 970.618.2659

Bionaz Janie Violin 970.945.5470

Bushman Keith Trumpet, Brass, Woodwind

970.984.3984

Bushman Rebekah Voice 970.984.3984

Byrne Jimmy Piano, Voice, Guitar

970.274.3666

Curatolo Heidi Violin 970.948.0887

Cushner Erin Clarinet 970.927.6760

Facey Mike Bass, Guitar 802.779.2778

Gasau Jerry French Horn, Guitar

970.309.3898

Gelpi Doug Piano 970.404.4555

Gray Mark Bass, Brass, Theory

970.945.1023

Gruber Shanti Guitar, Piano, Voice

970.366.2889

Heldt Steve All 630.673.4347

Heydenberk Craig Trombone 970.963.8556

Hinkle Maureen Voice 970.384.5835 970.319.1033 (c)

Johnson Mark Sax, Clarinet, Flute, Drums

386.868.7767

Lenio Nick Trombone 570.722.4626

Kelly Joe Guitar 970.618.6640

Harrison Chris Brass, Woodwinds,

Music Theory

970.379.9685

Merritt Rob All Band 970.925.9018

Michel John Percussion 970.309.4801

Miller Matt Bass, Guitar, Piano, Voice

Munro Sandy Banjo, Fiddle, Mandolin

970.923.3384

Private Lesson Instructors - Alphabetical Listing continued

Nicholson Susan Piano, Organ 970.963.1754

Oliver Karl French Horn, Trumpet

970.379.8991

Paxton Tom Bass, Guitar, Music Theory

970.309.1502

Paxton Julie Voice 970.920.1716

Schaudies Eric Guitar, Bass, Drums

720.299.0586

Tafejian Karen Piano 970.963.3930

Taufer Ashton Bass 970.379.5704

Tepper Rob Harmonica 970.927.2611 or 970.309.9571

Thomas Nancy Piano, Violin, Viola

970.920.5516

Warren Shelley Flute 970.596.8447

Wasienko Susan Flute, Piano 970.925.3760 ext. 1019

Weiss Stacey Piano, Voice 970.925.3760 ext.3103

White Marnie Voice 970.963.5722

Hone -Wiltgen Katie Piano, Voice 970.309.4530