Chamber Music Society of Greater Denver
Laura Schulkind | Flute
Laura Schulkind is the Founder and Executive Director of the Chamber Music Society of Greater Denver and Arts Integration Classroom. She is affiliated with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC, and serves on the Advisory Committee for the Kennedy Center’s Partners in Education program.
Ms. Schulkind has participated in the Aspen Music Festival and the Red Cedar Chamber Music Festival and has performed with numerous local orchestras and chamber ensembles. She has performed internationally in Maceió, Brazil, and has conducted arts integration workshops at the Congresso Internacional de Educação Infantil.
Laura Schulkind is the Founder and Executive Director of the Chamber Music Society of Greater Denver and Arts Integration Classroom. She is affiliated with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC, and serves on the Advisory Committee for the Kennedy Center’s Partners in Education program.
Ms. Schulkind has participated in the Aspen Music Festival and the Red Cedar Chamber Music Festival and has performed with numerous local orchestras and chamber ensembles. She has performed internationally in Maceió, Brazil, and has conducted arts integration workshops at the Congresso Internacional de Educação Infantil.
Grace Christus | Piano
Grace Christus, a graduate of The Juilliard School and the Manhattan School of Music in piano performance, has been teaching piano at Calliope Music Studios and from her Aurora home studio since 1990. A prolific composer, she publishes original compositions as well as distinctive arrangements of folk music from around the world.
Grace is a frequent presenter for local music teacher associations, with particular focus on the piano works of Asian composers. She has also co-written, produced, and performed in theatrical productions and remains active as a collaborative performer and adjudicator throughout Colorado.
Grace Christus, a graduate of The Juilliard School and the Manhattan School of Music in piano performance, has been teaching piano at Calliope Music Studios and from her Aurora home studio since 1990. A prolific composer, she publishes original compositions as well as distinctive arrangements of folk music from around the world.
Grace is a frequent presenter for local music teacher associations, with particular focus on the piano works of Asian composers. She has also co-written, produced, and performed in theatrical productions and remains active as a collaborative performer and adjudicator throughout Colorado.
Christina Krayer | Flute
Christina Krayer is a freelance flutist based in the Colorado Springs area. Originally from the Ohio Valley region, she studied at Ohio University and later at DePaul University in Chicago, where she met her husband. Christina’s personal and professional journey has taken her across the United States and abroad, including time spent in Tennessee, Southern California, Kansas, Ohio, and Germany.
In 2017, Christina and her family settled in Colorado Springs, which they proudly call home. She is honored to be part of a military family and celebrates her husband’s retirement following more than 20 years of service as an Army officer.
Christina Krayer is a freelance flutist based in the Colorado Springs area. Originally from the Ohio Valley region, she studied at Ohio University and later at DePaul University in Chicago, where she met her husband. Christina’s personal and professional journey has taken her across the United States and abroad, including time spent in Tennessee, Southern California, Kansas, Ohio, and Germany.
In 2017, Christina and her family settled in Colorado Springs, which they proudly call home. She is honored to be part of a military family and celebrates her husband’s retirement following more than 20 years of service as an Army officer.
Kali Paguirigan | Mezzo-soprano
Kali Paguirigan is a Denver-based singer, dedicated song leader, and music educator. With a strong foundation in classical vocal performance, Kali embraces a diverse range of musical traditions, performing works in multiple languages and styles from around the world.
She currently serves as Artistic Director of the Denver Choir League, where she is committed to fostering connection and community through the universal language of music..
Kali Paguirigan is a Denver-based singer, dedicated song leader, and music educator. With a strong foundation in classical vocal performance, Kali embraces a diverse range of musical traditions, performing works in multiple languages and styles from around the world.
She currently serves as Artistic Director of the Denver Choir League, where she is committed to fostering connection and community through the universal language of music..
Hillary Schefter | Harp
Hillary Schefter is a graduate of the Eastman School of Music and has been performing on the harp for over three decades. She serves as Principal Harpist with the Symphony of the Rockies and the Boulder Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Devin Hughes.
In addition to her musical career, Hillary co-manages businesses she owns with her husband, including Full Afterburner Calzones and Rhapsody Karaoke Bar in Denver. She recently earned her blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Outside of her professional pursuits, Hillary enjoys spending time with her husband and their two beloved cats.
Hillary Schefter is a graduate of the Eastman School of Music and has been performing on the harp for over three decades. She serves as Principal Harpist with the Symphony of the Rockies and the Boulder Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Devin Hughes.
In addition to her musical career, Hillary co-manages businesses she owns with her husband, including Full Afterburner Calzones and Rhapsody Karaoke Bar in Denver. She recently earned her blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Outside of her professional pursuits, Hillary enjoys spending time with her husband and their two beloved cats.
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Guest Artists
Chamber Music Society of Greater Denver guest artists: Summer Rhodes | Viola Ian Wisekal | Oboe Doug Moran | Bassoon Laura Husbands | Guitar |
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