Erin Zavodny, Director, Casper Children's Chorale
Erin grew up with a love for music. She began singing as soon as she could talk, and started piano lessons at age 6. Erin was fortunate to sing under the direction of Marcia Patton while at Kelly Walsh High School and also studied with Dr.Pat Patton at Casper College. She spent a year singing with the University of Wyoming Collegiate Chorale, Vocal Jazz Ensemble and accompanying the UW Centennial Singers before traveling to Lincoln, NE where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education as well as a Bachelor’s Degree in Piano Pedagogy from Union College. She is currently pursuing her Master of Music Education degree from Northern State University. Erin taught elementary music, choral and instrumental music in Midwest for five years, and is now in her ninth year at Dean Morgan Middle School where she teaches choir, piano and musical theater. Erin has always been active with music ministry in her church. She has been a soprano soloist for Handel’s Messiah as well as Rutter’s Mass of the Children and was a frequent soloist with Alla Breve. She has a passion for music as well as for teaching, and she loves participating in and contributing to the music community throughout Wyoming.
Emily Quintana Accompanist, Casper Children's Chorale
Anna Burton, Alto Section Leader, Casper Children's Chorale
Anna had an ear for music at a very young age learning to harmonize with her Grandma Linda DeGroot. Her first choral experience was with the Verda James Elementary School “Verda Vocals.” She had her first solo experience with the Centennial Junior High School Concert Choir in 7th grade. She did choir every year throughout Junior High and High School. She was also fortunate enough to sing under the direction of Marcia Patton at Kelly Walsh High School and was a 4-year member of the Wyoming All-State Choir singing 3 different parts. She attended Casper College and studied with Dr. Pat Patton singing in the Women’s Choir, Collegiate Chorale, and Contemporary Singers (also CCC). She then attended Weber State University in Ogden, UT and sang in the Concert Choir for one year. She was a member of Alla Breve, also under the direction of Marcia Patton, from 2007-2014. These days, Anna is a devoted mom of a 7-month-old daughter and 4-year-old son with her husband, Brian, and can usually be found on the volleyball court or at book club. She looks forward to working with the CCC singers and being active in Casper’s choral community again.
Aubrey Broyles Second Soprano Section Leader, Casper Children's Chorale
Leah Hoblit, Soprano Section Leader, Casper Children's Chorale
Paige Ellbogen, Second Soprano Section Leader, Casper Children's Chorale
Paige’s love for music and singing began as a member of the Casper Children’s Chorale and she is so excited to return as a section leader this year. Paige earned her bachelor’s degree in Music from the University of Wyoming where she sang with the Bel Canto Women’s Chorus and Collegiate Chorale. She then received her Master’s in Secondary Education, Music K-12 from Black Hills State University in Spearfish, South Dakota. Paige spent one year in Cheyenne, Wyoming teaching general music and singing in the Cheyenne Chamber Singers before returning to Casper where she is teaching music at Evansville Elementary School. She is looking forward to working with the amazing members and staff of the Children’s Chorale and contributing to the organization that fostered her passion for music.
Morgan Dailey, Bel Canto Director
