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Paula's choral experience ranges from a season with the Kokomo Symphony Chorus, the Western Colorado Chorale and the Schumann Singers in Grand Junction. Paula brings balance and a great sense of humor to the Alto I section. Comfortable singing almost any literature, Paula has a voice that lends itself beautifully to the work she does in Safonia. A grandmother and active participant in her community at large, Safonia lucky to have her as a member.
If you can have one choir member that you absolutely know is going to be a great fit and have a great voice, Kelsie is the one. An Alto II with a tremendous range, Kelsie is currently attending Metropolitan State University of Denver in pursuit of her degree in Business Management. A graduate of Lakewood High School, Kelsie developed a love of singing challenging choral music in a small group setting. In addition to her work with Safonia, Kelsie is currently a singing member in both a funk and ska band locally.
Once in awhile a soprano comes along that can make an ensemble better as a result of the lyric expressiveness of her voice ~ ‘Becca is one of those Sopranos. ‘Becca has a BA in Vocal Performance from New Mexico Highlands University, and is currently a stay at home mom with an active voice studio. As a conductor and Kodaly teacher ‘Becca is an asset to any group she performs with and Safonia is no exception.
A beautiful mezzo-soprano with a robust mid-alto range and a clear bel canto soprano, Jeanne joined Safonia to challenge herself and experience a different kind of music making. Her work with Habitat for Humanity feeds her cat and keeps her construction skills fairly sharp during the summer months.
A fellow UNC alumnus, Issa has a strong Jazz influence from her time with the unique UNC jazz group "Axidental". As an All-State choir member as a teenager, doubles in the Alto II and Alto I sections in Safonia. She counts among her musical influences Steve Perry and Joni Mitchell. A stay at-home mom, Issa thrives on the musical challenge of Safonia saying, "I love this ensemble! I think we are headed for big things!"
A wonderful addition to the Soprano II section, Tara is a veteran of small group performance. From performing with her sisters to Madrigals as well as various music theatre, Tara has a musical and personal confidence that meshes well with Safonia's vision for musical excellence.
Judy started singing in church choirs as a young girl in Oklahoma. Her interest and talent grew, leading to a vocal scholarship at a local college. After moving to Denver, Judy sang with different choirs and ensembles including over ten years with Harmony: a Colorado chorale. Judy is a Certified Massage Therapist with an office in Cherry Creek North.
A woman whose talent defies definition or stereotype, Rachael has one of those voices that can sing a lullaby to put you to sleep or a spirited rendition of any piece of music to shock you out of complacency. A talented composer and arranger, Rachael has had several works performed by women's choruses around the country. Rachael has performed with a number of large and small ensembles, the rhythm method, Take Note!, Nothing but Treble, and the Denver Women's Chorus among others. A graduate of Oberlin College, Rachael feeds her various animals by working as a corporate cheerleader at the national offices of The Chop House in Boulder.
Joy received a degree in vocal performance from Wichita State University, where she sang with the WSU Concert Chorale, the Madrigal singers, the Pop choir and worked hard to become the musician she is today. Joy is the Assistant Artistic Director of Safonia, as well as the Assistant Artistic Director of the Denver Women's Chorus. Joy has conducted the small ensemble of the Denver Women's Chorus, Take Note!, since 2003. Joy recently started working for herself as a home appraiser in the Denver area.
That's "Dr." Jobin to you…..actually, Nikki does hold a PhD in medieval history with a concentration on medieval and Renaissance Italy, but doesn't let that cloud her gift for raising her voice in song. Nikki has a world of experience in choral music with the Colorado College Chamber chorus as well as the Denver Women's Chorus and the small ensemble Take Note!. Nikki is fortunate to teach classes in her specialty at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Safonia would not be the same without her unadulterated joy in every breath of music she makes.
After working in the insurance industry for many years, Brooke is on track to complete a Bachelor's degree in Wellness Promotion in December of 2009 at Metropolitan State College of Denver. Singing has always been part of her life and she enjoys composition and arranging almost as much as performing. Another All-State Choir member, Brooke has had lead roles in various musical theatre productions, sung with the Virginia Choral Society and locally with the Arvada Center Chorale. Like several of the members of Safonia, Brooke enjoys vocal jazz, but Mozart's Coronation Anthem holds a special place in her musical heart. Brooke enjoys the vocal challenge and passion shared by the members of Safonia.
A graduate of CU Boulder, where she participated in as many choirs as she could get into including the Collegiate Choir, University Chorus and the women’s ensemble, Andie comes to Safonia with a strong resume of wonderful choral experiences. Her experience at Lakewood High School included the show choirs Encore and Kaleidescope, as well as being selected to the All-State Choir in 2000. Andie currently works at the Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual, Transgender Center as the Youth Program Coordinator.
Erin is another woman for whom the call of musical excellence came early. Erin began playing piano at an early age and discovered her love of choral music in high school. Erin currently sings with the Denver Women's Chorus, and has participated in all levels of musical ensemble performance in her career. Erin contributes to Safonia in many ways by being our web mistress.
When you want to put together the perfect Alto and a construction worker, you would take Allison as a prototype. As Construction Supervisor with Habitat For Humanity, Allison can build a house from top to bottom and still have time to come to Safonia rehearsal. A fine instrumentalist as well as vocalist, Allison has become a rock in the Alto section of Safonia.
The antithesis of a "diva", Cathy is still a Soprano. With a quiet demeanor and crystal-clear vocal quality, Cathy is an invaluable asset to the Safonia sound. Cathy has sung with many choirs, both big and small. As an alumnus of Wichita State University, Cathy participated in the music program there while getting her engineering degree. During the day Cathy works as an Industrial Engineer for Safeway.
Three children and a busy work life can’t keep this solid singer from making great music. An alumnus of Wheat Ridge High School where she was part of the small ensemble Wheat Ridge Singers, Anne recently picked up where she left off by joining the choir of the Mile High Church of Religious Science. The expressive nature of the music and the challenge of a small ensemble prompted her to join Safonia as she reconnects with her passion and creativity.
A pediatric hematologist-oncologist and a darn fine soprano in her spare time is the easiest way to describe Lisa. Affectionately known as ‘Dr. Lisa’, she brings a dedication and precision to her work with Safonia. In her long hiatus from choral singing during those pesky years of medical training, she was frequently caught singing arias to small children. Thankfully, she has found more appropriate musical outlets in Denver, and uses the challenge of Safonia as a way to keep her foot in the ‘musical game’. We're glad to have Lisa's talent and energy on board.
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