The Colorado Choir’s members come from all walks of life, united in our love of choral music. For our 50th Anniversary Season, we want to introduce (and re-introduce!) our members to our audience. We also asked them if they would like to share any thoughts on what music and The Colorado Choir mean to them.
We look forward to meeting you at our concerts and events this season!
First up we have our 2nd Tenor section.
Barry H.
Years with the Choir: This is his first season.
Fun Facts about Barry:
- Barry works in higher education as a dean, overseeing degree programs in arts, communication, design, and teacher education.
- He has moved around some, having lived in Ohio, Virginia, Florida, London (UK), New Mexico, and Colorado.
- Barry has an undergraduate degree is in music and has been singing with different choral groups on and off since junior high school.
David S.
Years with the Choir: 2
David’s Thoughts on Music:
I spent years with an abnormality that kept me from being able to sing, so participating in choir is like a renewal for me and I have a greater appreciation for the ability to be a part of something as special as The Colorado Choir.
Fun Facts about David:
- David is an artist and has sculpted everything from toys to mannequins to bronze statues.
- He originally went to college to become a music teacher, then switched his major to Industrial Design.
- David has a twin brother who sounds exactly like him and is more talented with other instruments. His brother is an amazing bagpiper!
Gabriel V.
Years with the Choir: 4.5
Gabriel’s Thoughts on Music:
Singing with the choir encourages me to be vulnerable and to open my heart, to be heard and understood, and to listen with humility. I hope that practicing all these things every single week has brought me more in touch with both who I am and what it means to share this world with others.
Fun Facts about Gabriel:
- Gabriel is a rock climber and rock climbing instructor.
- He is a great fan of Tolkien, and (relatedly) takes classes with a Swordplay Guild.
- Gabriel has visited 48 out of the 50 states. Can you guess which two he hasn’t been to yet?
Mel Z.
Years with the Choir: 40
Fun Facts about Mel:
- Mel plays keyboards in the BIG Onions rock, funk, blues band.
- He is connected to a legacy of the long-retired Zeman Brewing Company located in Illinois.
- 40 years of The Colorado Choir has gone by like lightning.
Mike H.
Years with the Choir: 4
Mike’s Thoughts on Music:
Music is love.
Fun Facts about Mike:
- Mike plays and coaches tennis.
- He is a Montana native.
Richard G.
Years with the Choir: 18
Richard’s Thoughts on Music:
Music and singing of music written by others is very important to me. I consider it a gift to others if presented properly. It takes away the “noise” of our lives and is a way to have peace for all of us and as a gift to others. Also a great place to have friendships with others who think the same way.
Fun Facts about Richard:
- Richard spent time as an industry senior geophysicist and at the National Institute of Technology as a senior physicist and senior instructor in physics.
- He enjoys fishing and hiking.
- Richard has always enjoyed singing as a tenor and always looks forward to rehearsals.
Rob B.
Years with the Choir: 1.5
Rob’s Thoughts on Music:
I had the pleasure of working with Kelly Parmenter during my high school years. She was an extremely influential and impactful director when I needed it most. I now have the pleasure to rejoin her and The Colorado Choir and once again bring music to the forefront of my life.
Fun Facts about Rob:
- Rob was a student of Kelly’s in high school.
- Last year he ran 12 5k/10k races.
- He is a direct descendant of the the pilgrims. His great-great- and so on grandfather was the captain of the Mayflower as well as the first Governor of Massachusetts.
