Hire A Musician
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the full 2020 session of the Aspen Music Festival and School is canceled. Registration for school-year AfterWorks programs (Beginning Strings, Lead Guitar, and Maroon Bel Canto Choirs) will open in August. 2021 summer information and registration for Education and Community summer programming will be available on our website in late winter.
As of April 1, 2020, the Hire A Musician Office will now accept new booking requests for the revised 2020 summer season (dates 7/16/20 through 8/21/20). If your event is on or between these dates and you would like to book AMFS musicians, please familiarize yourself with the Client FAQ and gather the information needed below. You may submit your request to hireamusician@aspenmusic.org. Thank you for supporting students of the Aspen Music Festival and School!
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TIME:
LOCATION:
ENSEMBLE: (String Quartet, Brass Quintet, soloist, etc.)
NOTES: If you have any specific dress requirements or musical requests
CONTACT PERSON: The name of a person for day-of contact at the event
If you would like to hire a musician for performance or for private lessons outside of the above mentioned Festival dates, below is a courtesy listing of local musicians who frequently work with the AMFS and have our highest recommendation. Best wishes in planning your event!
Musicians for Hire for Performance
If you are interested in hiring a musician for private lessons, please click here
Violin
| Erin Gallagher | erin.anna135@gmail.com | 773-332-2808 |
| Heather Kendrick | hkendrick@aspenmusic.org | 970-205-5057 |
| Kate Northfield Lanich | knorthfieldlanich@aspenmusic.org | 970-205-5022 |
| Jalen Lee | jlee@aspenmusic.org | 502-471-9470 |
| Chandler Martin | cmartin@aspenmusic.org | 502-500-7357 |
| Megan McDevitt | mmcdevitt@aspenmusic.org | 970-205-5052 |
| Cathy Millis | drcathymillis@gmail.com | 303-818-7868 |
| Katie Stookesberry | kstookesberry@aspenmusic.org | 970-205-5011 |
Viola
| Erin Gallagher | erin.anna135@gmail.com | 773-332-2808 |
| Jalen Lee | jlee@aspenmusic.org | 502-471-9470 |
| Megan McDevitt | mmcdevitt@aspenmusic.org | 970-205-5052 |
Cello
| Roberto Arundale | roberto.arundale@gmail.com | 734-834-0884 |
| Lorraine Curry | currymusic2@gmail.com | 970-379-3803 |
| Betsy Furth | thebets52@gmail.com | 970-274-0118 |
| Sarah Graf | sarah.cello1@gmail.com | 970-306-1235 |
| Wendy Larson | wendyleelarson@gmail.com | 970-340-4080 |
Double Bass
| Jeanette Adams | adamsjeanette7@gmail.com | 906-280-2091 |
| Lindsay Bobyak | lindsaybobyak@gmail.com | |
| Lorraine Curry | currymusic2@gmail.com | 970-379-3803 |
Guitar
| Rodrigo Arreguin | rodarreg@gmail.com | 619-560-7345 |
| Chris Bank | cbank1274@gmail.com | 970-704-0252 |
| Nick Lenio | nicklenio@gmail.com | 570-772-4626 |
| John Ramo | johnramo@aol.com | 970-948-7062 |
| Ashton Taufer | aftaufer@gmail.com | 970-379-5704 |
Piano
| David Dyer | ddzg@aol.com | 970-274-4232 |
| Kevin Kaukl | kevin@stmaryaspen.org | 970-343-2022 |
| Tamela Kenning | tamelakenning@gmail.com | |
| Cathy Millis | drcathymillis@gmail.com | 303-818-7868 |
| Art Williams | arturo.williams@artistyear.org |
Jazz
| Chris Bank | saxophone, bass, vocals, guitar | cbank1274@gmail.com | 970-704-0252 |
| Chris Harrison | saxophone, bass, guitar, Devachan jazz quartet | carbondalechris@gmail.com | 970-379-9685 |
| Wes Lanich | piano, guitar | wlanich@aspenmusic.org |
Miscellaneous Instruments and Genres
| Hayden Arp | songwriting, electronic music, composition | haydenarpmusic@gmail.com | |
| Rosalie Avery | bassoon, trombone | rosaliemavery@gmail.com | 414-364-5974 |
| Eric Baumheier | hand drums / world percussion | ebaumheier@gmail.com | 303-717-1310 |
| Lorraine Curry | Leonard Curry Trio (bluegrass), Zin Zin Band (cajun dance) |
currymusic2@gmail.com | 970-379-3803 |
| Darla Dixon Strait | flute/piccolo, clarinet, saxophone | darladixon@aol.com | 970-618-4138 |
| Sarah Graf | string ensembles (quartet, trio, duo) | sarah.cello1@gmail.com | 970-306-1235 |
| Chris Harrison | saxophone, bassoon, Electric Circus (rock band) |
carbondalechris@gmail.com | 970-379-9685 |
| Maureen Hinkle | vocalist (soprano) | moejaho@gmail.com | 970-319-1033 |
| Tamela Kenning | vocalist (soprano and mezzo) | tamelakenning@gmail.com | |
| Wendy Larson | string ensembles (quartet, trio, duo) | wendyleelarson@gmail.com | 970-340-4080 |
| Nick Lenio | trombone, banjo | nicklenio@gmail.com | 570-772-4626 |
| Erica Nottingham | vocalist (soprano) | enottingham@aspenk12.net | 303-579-5851 |
| Kathy Pelowski | vocalist | zgkathrynp@gmail.com | 970-948-8959 |
| John Ramo | guitar, Valle Musico Quartet | johnramo@aol.com | 970-948-7062 |
| Michael Schoepe | vocalist | michamercury-voicecare@yahoo.com | 970-309-4025 |
| Bonnie Shappell | horn | bonnieshappell@gmail.com | 856-905-8308 |
| Ashton Taufer | small jazz combo, 4-piece band | aftaufer@gmail.com | 970-379-5704 |
| Sue Wasienko | flute, vocalist (mezzo-soprano) | wasienkomusic@gmail.com | 970-319-4076 |
Private Lesson Teachers for Hire
Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass
| Jeanette Adams | violin, viola, cello, double bass | adamsjeanette7@gmail.com | 906-280-2091 |
| Roberto Arundale | cello | roberto.arundale@gmail.com | 734-834-0884 |
| Rosalie Avery | violin (beginner) | rosaliemavery@gmail.com | 414-364-5974 |
| Lorraine Curry | violin, cello, bass | currymusic2@gmail.com | 970-379-3803 |
| Betsy Furth | cello | thebets52@gmail.com | 970-274-0118 |
| Erin Gallagher | viola, violin | erin.anna135@gmail.com | 773-332-2808 |
| Sarah Graf | cello | sarah.cello1@gmail.com | 970-306-1235 |
| Heather Kendrick | violin | hkendrick@aspenmusic.org | 970-205-5057 |
| Jalen Lee | violin, viola | jlee@aspenmusic.org | 502-471-9470 |
| Chandler Martin | violin | cmartin@aspenmusic.org | 502-500-7357 |
| Megan McDevitt | violin, viola | mmcdevitt@aspenmusic.org | 970-205-5052 |
| Cathy Millis | violin, viola, piano | drcathymillis@gmail.com | 303-818-7868 |
| Kate Northfield Lanich | violin, beginner viola | knorthfieldlanich@aspenmusic.org | 970-205-5022 |
| Katie Stookesberry | violin | kstookesberry@aspenmusic.org | 970-205-5011 |
Guitar and Bass Guitar
| Jeanette Adams | bass guitar | adamsjeanette7@gmail.com | 906-280-2091 |
| Rodrigo Arreguin | guitar | rodarreg@gmail.com | 619-560-7345 |
| Hayden Arp | guitar | haydenarpmusic@gmail.com | |
| Rosalie Avery | guitar (beginner to intermediate) | rosaliemavery@gmail.com | 414-364-5974 |
| Chris Bank | guitar, bass guitar | cbank1274@gmail.com | 970-704-0252 |
| Wes Lanich | guitar | wlanich@aspenmusic.org | |
| Nick Lenio | guitar, electric bass | nicklenio@gmail.com | 570-772-4626 |
| John Ramo | classical guitar (all ages) | johnramo@aol.com | 970-948-7062 |
| Ashton Taufer | bass guitar, guitar | aftaufer@gmail.com | 970-379-5704 |
Piano and Organ
| Hayden Arp | piano | haydenarpmusic@gmail.com | |
| Erin Gallagher | piano | erin.anna135@gmail.com | 773-332-2808 |
| Brandon Joseph | piano (beginning to intermediate) | brandon.j.g.joseph@gmail.com | |
| Kevin Kaukl | piano, organ | kevin@stmaryaspen.org | 970-343-2022 |
| Tamela Kenning | piano | tamelakenning@gmail.com | |
| Marcia Kuhlman | piano | kuhlman.marcia@gmail.com | 248-892-5752 |
| Wes Lanich | piano, Hammond Organ | wlanich@aspenmusic.org | |
| Cathy Millis | piano | drcathymillis@gmail.com | 303-818-7868 |
| Kathy Pelowski | piano (beginning to intermediate) | zgkathrynp@gmail.com | 970-948-8959 |
| Sue Wasienko | piano | wasienkomusic@gmail.com | 970-319-4076 |
| Stacey Weiss | piano ("Aspen Piano Academy"), specializing in children |
stacey@aspenpianoacademy.net | 970-309-9836 |
Voice and Other Instruments
| Jeanette Adams | mandolin | adamsjeanette7@gmail.com | 906-280-2091 |
| Hayden Arp | songwriting, electronic music, composition | haydenarpmusic@gmail.com | |
| Rosalie M Avery | bassoon, trombone | rosaliemavery@gmail.com | 414-364-5974 |
| Chris Bank | saxophone, vocals | cbank1274@gmail.com | 970-704-0252 |
| Darla Dixon Strait | flute/piccolo, clarinet, saxophone | darladixon@aol.com | 970-618-4138 |
| Chris Harrison | saxophone, clarinet, flute, bassoon | carbondalechris@gmail.com | 970-379-9685 |
| Maureen Hinkle | voice (ages 12+) | moejaho@gmail.com | 970-319-1033 |
| Brandon Joseph | voice | brandon.j.g.joseph@gmail.com | |
| Kevin Kaukl | music theory | kevin@stmaryaspen.org | 970-343-2022 |
| Tamela Kenning | voice | tamelakenning@gmail.com | |
| Marcia Kuhlman | voice, music theory, conducting, bassoon | kuhlman.marcia@gmail.com | 248-892-5752 |
| Wes Lanich | Dobro, blues, jazz, rock, gospel, funk, bluegrass |
wlanich@aspenmusic.org | |
| Nick Lenio | trombone | nicklenio@gmail.com | 570-772-4626 |
| Kathy Pelowski | voice | zgkathrynp@gmail.com | 970-948-8959 |
| Michael Schoepe | voice | michmercury-voicecare@yahoo.com | 970-309-4025 |
| Bonnie Shappell | French horn, beginning brass | bonnieshappell@gmail.com | 856-905-8308 |
| Sue Wasienko | flute, voice | wasienkomusic@gmail.com | 970-319-4076 |
To learn more, please contact:
Heather Kendrick
Manager of Education and Community Programming
970 205 5057
hkendrick@aspenmusic.org
Katie Stookesberry
Education and Community Administrator
970 205 5011
kstookesberry@aspenmusic.org