Sylvia Marx Bowen2007 Musicians
All of these musicians donated their time and wonderful talent to provide live background music at our quilt show this year.
We appreciate them helping us provide just the right atmosphere
for the quilt show. Thanks so much!
Volunteers of FHQ
Paul Wren & Sylvia Marx Bowen
Sylvia Marx Bowen
After a twenty-year hiatus, Sylvia returned to flute playing as a fiftieth year birthday present to herself. She is a devoted student of Barbara Grenoble with whom she has studied since fourth grade. A resident of Denver since birth, she has played with the Aurora Symphony for the past six seasons. Her newest musical adventure is playing with Paul Wren, harpist, at every opportunity available to them.
Paul Wren studied harp performance at McNeese State University and Louisiana State University, studying with noted harp professor Hye-Yun Chung. Paul has been a member of several orchestras and has been playing for weddings professionally for over 20 years. He is currently a member of the Aurora Symphony and is on the board of the Mile High Chapter of the American Harp Society.
You can contact Paul at denverharp@yahoo.com.
Marianne Giesler
Marianne, a Colorado Springs native, began playing the flute at age 9.
This year marks her 40th year of playing. She feels fortunate to have studied for 7 of her formative years with Allan Uhles, who was the Director of Music for the Deaf and Blind School in the Springs.
She is a graduate of Cheyenne Mountain High School, and attended All-State Band during that time. She decided not to pursue music as a profession, in spite of having had a music scholarship to CSU. Instead, she shares her much beloved avocation with her students and multiple praise teams at New Hope Presbyterian Church in Castle Rock.
Five years ago, she made a leap into studying the french horn. She enjoys playing both instruments immensely, and continues to find their different demands very exciting.
Philip Wilkins
Philip Wilkins is a self-taught guitarist and singer specializing in Western music and cowboy poetry. He decided at the age of fifteen playing guitar and singing would bring the girls around since he was so shy, and he used his musical gifts to reach out.
His love of horses, Texas, and the cowboy's way of life has brought his focus to singing about these great Americans. He has competed locally, participates in church singing groups, and performs at weddings and other events as opportunities present themselves.
Phil can be reached at 303-805-2599
Philip Wilkins
"Glory Days" is a band playing classic rock and blues whose members are Michael Blake (guitar), Gewan Brown (bass), Harley Lemons (guitar) and Mindy Lemons (drums).
All members of the group have had a life-long love of and interest in music and have experience performing vocal and instrumental music and playing in various bands.
The group, whose members all attend the Highlands Ranch Church of Christ, gets together from time to time to play for special events. For more information contact Michael at mblake0001@aol.com.
Kyle Hanson
Kyle Hanson, a sophomore at Heritage High School and a student at Forte Academy of Music, began playing the piano at the age of 7.
His love of piano has given him opportunities to perform as a soloist and accompanist at a variety of venues. Littleton’s Town Hall Arts Center, St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church, Pinehurst Country Club, Denver Victorian Theatre, Bethany Lutheran Church, and Columbine Country Club to name a few; as well as numerous concerts, recitals and festivals throughout the Denver area.
When Kyle isn’t performing or at school, he’s working at his part-time job at the University of Colorado, School of Medicine, in the Cell & Developmental Biology lab or studying languages.
If you have a need for live piano music at your next function, Kyle can be contacted at HansonTCK@comcast.net.
Eric Roberts
Eric Roberts is an accomplished guitarist and bassist as well as composer, and has been playing professionally since the age of 16.
He holds a B.A. in Music from Ithaca College and a Master's in Music from the University of Miami.
He has enjoyed a successful career playing in Broadway shows, backing up name entertainers, recording with the Orchestre Suisse Romande, television appearances and teaching guitar & bass.
Eric's own original music encompasses a variety of musical influences from Paul Winter and David Darling to Ralph Towner, Eberhard Weber and Pat Metheny, as well as the music of Brazil.
His own unique sound comes from a melding of instruments -- from the classical guitar, acoustic bass and guitar synthesizer to the mandolin and the bandura (a Ukrainian instrument akin to the harp).
For more information go to www.ericroberts.org.
Jerry Schillinger
Jerry has been playing the guitar since the 1960’s.
He has performed at Red Rocks with Chuck Berry and has recorded for London Label in Hollywood.
Jerry is presently giving guitar lessons for ages 12 thru 112.
He enjoys seeing people learn to play. He can be reached at 303-781-2104.
Jerry Schillinger
Jeb Martin
Jeb Martin is a professional folk singer and guitarist in the troubadour tradition.
He plays classic & contemporary folk music.
He can be reached at
303-697-5745 for bookings.
Jeb Martin
Don't let the name fool you, these gals may have a touch of gray in their hair, but they know how to belt out a tune!
The Rolling Crones play traditional and contemporary Celtic/ Irish music with their own special blend of flair and fun (as well as experience and wisdom that comes with age!).
The Crones are: Ruth Chaikin on mandolin, whistles and recorder, Dana Lusk on wooden irish flute, silver flute and whistles, Cheryl Ward on bodhran (Irish goat skin drum) and Jeannie Weis on guitar. You can contact them through Dana at danazflute@yahoo.com.