holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree from the University of Nebraska At Omaha and a Master of Music degree in Voice from Indiana University. She has extensive performing experience in both opera and concert, appearing under her stage name Leah Creek with opera companies such as New York City Opera, Opera Company of Philadelphia and Opera Colorado. Ms. Creek's concert credits include solo appearances at Carnegie Hall in New York. As a winner of the prestigious Metropolitan Opera National Council Voice Competition she has performed on stage at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City. Leah also plays the violin.
received his Bachelor of Music from Indiana University and his Master of Music from the University of Cincinnati. He has performed with opera companies across the nation including Opera Company of Philadelphia, Opera Colorado, Utah Festival Opera, Cincinnati Opera and Sarasota Opera. He has numerous concert credits appearing as a soloist with Kentucky Symphony, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and the Asheville Symphony Orchestra.
Julie Marine Schwabauer |
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is a Colorado native and holds a speech pathology degree from Metro State College. She has performed with numerous musical groups including Colorado Chorale, Singers Master Chorale, Soul Gate, Inspiration, and the a cappella group Hodge Podge. She was a featured soloist with Bobby Marchetti at the Arvada Center, and has also appeared with nationally known story teller Pat Mendoza. She currently lives in Littleton, Colorado with her husband Barry and a house full of beautiful children, Megan, Rachel and Walker.
Julie is also a HomeStyle specialist for At Home America! Contact her at juliegayle2000@yahoo.com or check out her website at:
Sophia Decolati |
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is a ten year veteran of Music Together, beginning first as a parent of three children and following as a teacher for the last 5 years! Although she has no formal music training, her passion for kids, fun and music make a terrific combination with teaching this program. She believes that if it's not fun for the adults, then it won't be fun for the kids too! "The parents/caregivers have to love it as much as their kids do and then it will be contagious!" says Sophia.
Her true passion is in the Polynesian Culture and was once a professional polynesian dancer with Disneyland in Anaheim and Japan. Her dream is to one day continue that love of polynesian dancing here in Colorado and bring a bit of the Islands to the Rocky Mountains! She also hosts "Hukilau" parties for kids who want to have an authentic Hawaiian Luau party.
Katie Mazur |
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holds a Bachelor in Music Education from the University of Colorado and a Masters degree in Music Education with a specialization in Early Childhood Music from the University of North Texas. She is a certified Kodaly teacher who has taught the Early Childhood Music Program at the University of North Texas. She has also taught Elementary General Music and been a High School Brass instructor in Jeffco.
Her extensive experience in music education led her to publish an article in General Music Today “An Introduction to Inclusion in the Music Classroom” in the Fall of 2004.
Katie also plays the French horn and sings regularly with her church. She has performed with the Brass Quintet and the Symphonic Band at the University of North Texas as well as the Colorado University Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, and Wind Quintet. She lives in Littleton with her husband and three children.
Mathew Smith |
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attended Claremont McKenna College in California where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree. He recieved his Music Together training in 2004 and taught Music Together in San Francisco for 3 years. As you can see in the photo with his brother, Mathew loves to make music (Mathew is handsome one sporting a beard!) and has played the paino or guitar ever since he was a child. Mathew also has years of experience in early childhood education.
Mathew enjoys being a part of the musical community built in Music Together classes. Mathew states "I am constantly amazed by the children and feel lucky to spend time with them and their adults making music."
Photo by Wendy Wood
Rosemary Downs |
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who is originally from London, UK, is a soprano, with experience singing in the traveling Poscimur Cathedral Choir, The Thomas Tallis Society in Greenwich, and Piccolo Amateur Opera, all based in the UK. Private vocal training led her to win distinctions and prizes at competitive music festivals around London, UK. She practiced as an RN for 12 years, and was known as the “Singing Nurse”. She continues to sing as a soprano soloist for churches in the Denver area, and as a side interest, likes to play piano and guitar.
Rosemary lives in Golden, Colorado with her Mining Engineer husband Steve, and their four musical children.
Jacque Van Horne |
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Is new to teaching Music Together and brings a fresh and energetic style to the classroom. She is the proud mother of two wonderful boys and happily married wife of 7 years. She is currently attending school and studying Performing Arts. Jacque has a strong dance and singing background and loves to participate in theater productions every now and then. She enjoys learning about diverse cultures and engaging in the community though the Arts.
Jacque says, “I love children and family oriented activities. That is why I love Music Together. It has given me another avenue to grow even closer with my own children and I am so excited that I have the chance to help bring the same joyful experience to other parents!”