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RaiseaglassandliftyourspiritswithRockyMountainChamber Singers! Prost! Songs of Ceremony and Celebration exploresthejoyof communitythroughchoralmasterpiecesspanningcenturiesandcultures. FromfestiveworksbyHassler,MozartandBrittentorollickingGerman folksongsmeanttobesungtogether,RMCScelebrateslife,musicandthe joyofgatheringtogether.
Our Choir
AnnBunyanfoundedtheRockyMountainChamberSingersinLoveland, Coloradoin1988,withthegoalofbringingacappellachoralmusicto northernColorado.Thegroupenjoysperformingagreatvarietyofstyles, fromtheRenaissancemastersthroughfolksongsfromaroundtheworld, tomoderndoo-wop,jazz,barbershopandpop/rock.TheChamberSingers revelinthebreadthandvarietyofthisliterature,whichrequiresanearfor manydifferentstylesandadedicationtoprecisionandblend.
Audiencemembershaveraved,“Yourselectionofpiecesisinspired!”and “Suchwonderfulblendanddiction.”Reviewshavepraisedthe “…astoundingdisplayofvirtuosityintechnique,execution,styleand versatility”and“…exactphrasing,excellentdiction,impeccable intonationandathoroughknowledgeofeverystyle.”
Recordingsinclude“RMCSACappella!”,“ChristmaswiththeChamber Singers”,“GoTellItOnTheMountain”and“BestoftheRockyMountain ChamberSingers.”
Our Director, Dr. David Dunbar
BorninHeidelberg,Germany,DavidDunbarbeganhismusicaltrainingat anearlyageinpiano,organ,voice,cello,conducting,andcomposition.His formaleducationincludesaBachelorofMusicdegreefromBrigham YoungUniversity,aMasterofMusicdegreefromtheUniversityofNorth Texas,andaDoctorofMusicalArtsdegreefromtheUniversityofArizona. Dr.DunbaralsoholdsanAdvancedCertificateinScoringforMotion PicturesandTelevisionfromtheUniversityofSouthernCalifornia.Hehas conductedchorusesandorchestrasintheUnitedStates,Canada,and Europe,andcontinuestoworkasacomposer,arranger,andorchestrator. InadditiontobeingdirectoroftheRMCS(since2022),healsoservesas DirectorofMusicandtheArtsatFirstPresbyterianChurchofFortCollins.
Aaron Owen (2019)
Amy Resseguie (2013)
Angela Bosco-Lauth (2012)
Ann Jeffers (2024)
Carolyn Baker (2026)
Cassie Foust (2023)
Chris Lalonde (2024)
Dani Schlueter (2018)
Our Singers
Heather Vesgaard (2008)
Ian Rousom (2013)
Jean Lemmon (2025)
Joya Migliaccio (2021)
Justin Roth (2025)
Kenneth Scott (2026)
Kristen Cummings (2017)
Lilly Bailey (2025)
Meet The Singers
Matt Pearson (2024)
Matt Wiersma (2019)
Michael Sheppard (1995)
Sean Fagan (2025)
Steve Lovaas (2003)
Vickie Wiersma (2019)
Aaron Owen dedicates himself to music, whether he’s playing saxophone, singing, or writing and producing music. He has released two full-length albums on Spotify and Apple Music titled ‘Fields of Neptune’ and ‘Sun and Sand’. Aaron enjoys singing in RMCS with his mom, Kristen.
Amy Resseguie is a writer, editor, and CSU alum who has spent her career working in communications and public engagement with the city of Fort Collins. Amy has sung with the Opera Fort Collins chorus and various church ensembles. She has loved singing with RMCS for the last decade, as well as helping out behind the scenes with our board duties and marketing efforts.
Angela Bosco-Lauth moved to Fort Collins for college and never left. After completing both her PhD and DVM degrees at CSU, she now works there as an associate professor teaching the next generation of veterinarians and researching infectious diseases. Music helps keep her balanced, and in addition to RMCS, she also sings with the Larimer Chorale. Her other hobbies include martial arts, horseback riding, hiking, hunting, and homesteading with her spouse and their assortment of pets.
Ann Jeffers has loved music and performing since early childhood. Since moving to NOCO in 2019, she has also sung with Seicento Baroque Ensemble, Pro Musica Terrae Amoris, and Loveland Opera Theater. Between 1980 and 2000, she lived in Boston and sang opera, oratorio and song recitals. In 2022 she retired from a career as a genetic counselor and clinical educator specializing in hereditary cancer. She lives happily in Loveland with her partner, Robin. Her daughter Fiona is a fearless wilderness EMT and educator.
Carolyn Baker Carolyn Baker is a web project manager in the water quality industry. A native New Orleanian, she got her BA in vocal performance from Rhodes College in Memphis, where she was president of both the school’s flagship choir and women’s a cappella choir. Since college, she has sung in various community choirs with her partner Kenneth as life has taken them from New Orleans to Iowa, finally landing in Colorado. In her spare time, she enjoys baking for friends, learning the violin, and playing with her cat Tessa.
Cassie Foust has always enjoyed music and singing and has earned a B.A. in music education from California State University, Fullerton. She lives in Loveland with her husband and two young children, with whom she currently stays home. She enjoys reading, kickboxing, and adventuring outdoors with her family. Cassie is loving her time with RMCS and getting back into singing and performing.
Chris Lalonde grew up in a music-loving household and got his start through musical theater and various brass instruments. He joined his first a cappella group in college at Notre Dame and has been involved in groups representing various styles since, including as a long-time member of the Barbershop Harmony Society. Chris is a recent transplant to Colorado after stops around the country and lives in Fort Collins with his wife, two boys, and two cats.
Dani Schlueter is a music therapist and voice/guitar/ukulele instructor at Foundation Music School in Ft. Collins. A native of Chicago, she earned a bachelor's in K-12 music education at Wartburg College in Iowa and a Masters in music therapy at CSU. She and her husband welcomed their first child in November 2023. Besides singing with RMCS, Dani enjoys sewing, board gaming, playing the ukulele, and being “Mama!”
Heather Vesgaard and husband Matt live in Fort Collins with their family. With degrees in social work from CSU, Heather is the executive director for the nonprofit youth development organization Partners. In addition to RMCS, Heather volunteers with the music and arts ministry at First Presbyterian Church Fort Collins and as a BOD member of the Centennial Children's Chorus. When not working, parenting, or singing, Heather enjoys cuddling her dogs and exercising in the Colorado sunshine!
Ian Rousom is a Fellow in the aerospace industry and a father of four very musical children. He is involved alongside his wife, Kristin, in many music and service roles throughout Colorado, particularly volunteering at Faith Church in Fort Collins. Ian holds degrees in chemistry, computer science, and information technology, and a minor in music. His hobbies include construction, stained glass, and woodworking.
Jean Lemmon returned to Colorado in 2020 after retiring from the Water Quality Division of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission. She has been involved in early music (Renaissance and earlier) since her days at Colorado College, is cofounder of Pro Musica Terrrae Amoris and is active with the music program at First Presbyterian Church of Fort Collins. Jean loves hiking, cooking good food, and knitting.
Joya Migliaccio was born and raised in Colorado Springs. She completed her undergraduate and veterinary degrees at CSU. She currently practices primarily small animal medicine. She moved back to Fort Collins in 2021 where she lives with her 4 dogs, cat, and horse. In her free time outside of work and singing she enjoys exploring the outdoors, reading, baking, doing puzzles, and playing card and board games with her friends and family.
Justin Roth is a singer-songwriter, fingerstyle acoustic guitarist, and teaching artist whose work bridges performance, education, and community engagement. He teaches guitar, creates YouTube guitar tutorials, and leads songwriting workshops in elementary schools with Kid Pan Alley. His musical activities also include transcription work, solo performances, hosting The Folk Show on KRFC, and serving on the Board of Directors for the Centennial Children’s Chorus. He is a dedicated husband and father of two, and is delighted to be singing with the RMCS.
Kenneth Scott earned degrees in Music and Physics from Rhodes College in Memphis, TN., promptly discarding both and starting his current career in software. Kenneth lives in Longmont with his cat and his partner Carolyn, the one thing he did keep from his time at Rhodes. He plays the guitar well and the piano poorly, and has sung with the Ars Nova Singers in Boulder and with the Denver Chorale. His hobbies include hosting LAN parties and playing board games with friends.
Kristen Cummings lives in Fort Collins with her husband, Jason, your friendly ticket-taker at the door. As a recent empty nester, she’s adjusting to the quieter moments at home after raising four sons. Kristen studied music at CU Boulder and has sung with the Denver Opera Company, Larimer Chorale, and Dickens Carolers, with a fondness for music theatre performance. She works in communications for Woodward, and when not working can be found jetting off to new destinations. Kristen is thrilled to be singing with her son, Aaron.
Lilly Bailey started singing before she could talk. She started singing in junior high choir back in Texas, through high school (making the Texas All State Choir!), and into college where she studied music. She has sung with Christ the King Singers in Dallas, and Fort Worth Chorale. Lilly was a choir director in Texas for 4 years before she and her husband Sean moved out to Fort Collins. Hobbies include hanging out with her cats, collecting house plants, and doing jigsaw puzzles.
Matt Pearson brings with him a lifelong love of singing in choirs and small ensembles. Originally from England, Matt relocated to Fort Collins in August, accompanying his wife as she began a new role at Colorado State University. Working remotely as a software professional, Matt appreciates the flexibility to support his children’s sports and music pursuits. In his free time, he enjoys exploring northern Colorado’s scenic surroundings and cheering on his beloved Liverpool FC.
Matt Wiersma has been involved in music for much of his life, performing in choirs and bands, and enjoying the opportunity to sing, play drums, or piano at church. Matt also stays busy with a wide range of home projects—everything from installing solar panels and a fireplace to renovating a school bus. Matt and Vickie are having a grand time exploring the wonders of parenthood with their 1 year old Felix, making this an exciting and memorable time for their family.
Michael Sheppard grew up playing trumpet and played upright bass in high school and in the Omaha youth symphony. He also played bass guitar while in the Air Force. He sang with the New Life gospel quartet for over 30 years. He has studied voice with teachers Tom Turner, Daniel Nelson and, finally, Dr. John Lueck. In 1995, Mike’s good friend Dick Laingorencouraged him to audition for RMCS. This began one of Mike’smost fulfilling musical experiences to this day.
Sean Fagan is excited to join RMCS, ending a three-year choral break after moving to Fort Collins with his wife, Lilly Bailey. Previously, he performed across DFW Texas with the Fort Worth Chorale, Christ the King Singers, and the Goode Time Carolers. Though he earned a music degree from UT Arlington, Sean pivoted from recording studio work to a career in IT systems administration. Along with singing, Sean connects to his musical roots through bass guitar, DJing, and seeing concerts with Lilly and friends.
Steve Lovaas has a music degree from UConn and has performed in opera, choral, folk, and early-music ensembles around the country. Steve is the chief information security officer for the CSU System, and his community engagement has included stints as president of Opera Fort Collins and Colorado Science Olympiad. He and his wife, Heidi, now take every opportunity to explore a new retreat in the San Luis Valley.
Vickie Wiersma refuses to sit this semester out (despite sitting throughout...), even with a baby girl due in July! An amateur in the traditional sense, she also sings for the praise band at Immanuel CRC, in recitals under the tutelage of Ginger Martin, and all day long to her one and a half year old son, Felix. When not singing, Vickie enjoys Zumba, painting her nails, and putting on tea parties for her friends!
