Instrument(s): Saxophone Instrument(s): Guitar, Trombone, Bass Guitar, and all band instruments Instrument(s): Guitar Instument(s): Upright and Electric Bass, Guitar Instrument(s): Voice and Piano Instrument(s): Voice, Piano, and Flute Instrument(s): Voice, Piano, and Trombone Instrument(s): Voice, Guitar, and Piano Instrument(s): Voice and Piano Instrument(s): VoiceLEAD GUITAR
Tim Caskin
Graduate of: George Mason University (B.M.) and Northwestern University (M.M.)
Additional Work: Music Teacher at Riverview School, Teaching Artist with Jazz Aspen Snowmass, Freelance Musician and Teacher
Interesting Fact: Music continues to be a source of profound experiences in my life. I hope to curate a path for others to experience the magic of music, too!
Nick Lenio
Graduate of: Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Messiah College
Additional Work: Lead Guitar Regional Director (CO); Instrumental Music Teacher, Basalt Middle School; ArtistYear Regional Lead for Colorado
Interesting Fact: One thing you don't know about me is… I tried playing guitar in 5th grade and got so frustrated that I stopped for two years before picking it back up again. I'm, really determined to help students have a better start than I did!
Mateo Sandate
Graduate of: University of North Texas
Additional Work: The Academy at Steve's Guitars!, Jazz Aspen In-School Faculty, Colorado Mountain College Adjunct Faculty, Sweet Root!, Beyond Beyond, and Elements Jazz
Interesting Fact: Mateo loves to play in the band Sweet Root - sweetroot.us
Ashton Taufer
Graduate of: Berklee College of Music
Additional Work: Freelance Musician and Teacher
Interesting Fact: Something you may not know about me is that I write with my left hand but play instruments with my right. MAROON BEL CANTO CHOIRS
Cailey Arensman
Graduate of: University of Northern Colorado
Additional Work: K-8 Music Specialist, Two Rivers Community School
Interesting Fact: If I had a super power, it would be the ability to travel anywhere in the world with just a snap of my fingers.
Melinda Baum
Graduate of: M.M. Colorado State University, Kodály Certification from Colorado State, Orff Schulwerk Certification from George Mason University
Additional Work: General Music Educator at Riverview School
Interesting Fact: When I'm not in the classroom making music with my students, my happy place is being on top of a 14er.
Katie Hone Wiltgen, Founder and Conductor
Graduate of: Miami University and Colorado State University
Additional Work: Chief Education Officer, Forte
Interesting Fact: One thing you don't know about me is how much I love salty things, especially salt and vinegar potato chips... and bacon. Ooooh, bacon!!
Emma Leake-Parker
Graduate of: University of Northern Colorado
Additional Work: General Music Teacher, Glenwood Springs Elementary School
Interesting Fact: If I had a super power, it would be the ability to teleport.
David Parker
Graduate of: Keene State College
Additional Work: General Music Teacher, Sopris Elementary School
Interesting Fact: If I could go back in time I would visit the 1940's-50's Jazz scene.
Katie Sansone, Founder and Conductor
Graduate of: New England Conservatory
Additional Work: Executive Director, Musical Mentors Collaborative
Interesting Fact: One thing you don't know about me is that I used to be a ski instructor and public school teacher before taking my position at the AMFS.
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