Hi, I'm Matt Lewis, Artistic Director & Co-Founder

A bit about me:

• Over 20 years as a Resident Teaching Artist for Ravinia Festival’s Music Discovery Program, in partnership with Chicago Public Schools.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Education
• Experience working with thousands of students in performance, musicality, composition, arrangements, choir and more.
• Professional Performer and bandleader for a top Chicago large events band.
• 3 time Jazz Ambassador for Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts touring Africa and Southeast Asia.
• Lead Vocalist & Trumpeter for Lt. Dan Band (led by actor/bassist, Gary SINISE) touring Europe, Asia, and the US, including a Memorial Day Concert for the US Capitol viewed live by 40,000 and a live TV Audience of 2million.
• 20 year performer with Swing Shift Orchestra at world famous Green MILL Jazz Club
• Performance credits in over 24 countries, across the U.S., Kenneidy Center & Lincoln Center
• Bi-Lingual (English & Spanish)

Hi, I'm Kim Denning,

Associate Music Director & Accompanist.

A bit about me:

I remember starting to play the piano on my mom's lap, as a toddler. I began taking formal lessons at age six. Let's just say I've been happily playing for a few decades now.

Professional Pianist and Vocalist in Vail Valley for 25 years.

10+ years as a private studio owner teaching piano & vocals, audition techniques & doing performance coaching for children and adults.

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  Musician & Accompanist for Episcopal Church, B’nai Vail and a number of other churches in the Valley.
   
  Music Director, Emeritus for The Vail Valley Theatre Company and Porchlight Players.
   
  Former Founder & Director - Eagle Valley Children’s Chorale (2000-2008)
   
  Music Director, Emeritus -Vail Performing Arts Academy (VPAA)
   
  Vail Dickens Chorale-Former Director, Accompanist, Vocalist
   
  Kindermusik licensed teacher and studio owner
  Mother of 2 talented daughters and friend to all Valley musicians.