Pianist Anne-Marie McDermott has been Artistic Director of the Bravo! Vail Music Festival since 2011. She enjoys performing, recording, commissioning, and planning a tremendous variety of music encompassing many centuries and styles. She is currently working on recording the complete Mozart Concertos with the Odense Symphony in Denmark and all of Haydn’s Piano Sonatas for release on Bridge Records. This summer she is looking forward to presenting all nine of Prokofiev’s Piano Sonatas (which she has recorded) together with pianists Anna Geniushene and Ilya Shmukler, whom she discovered while serving as a jurist for the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition.  Last summer she premiered a new concerto by Chris Rogerson, commissioned for her by Bravo! Vail in honor of her 10^th anniversary. She will premier an expanded version of the work with the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra in April 2024.  Anne-Marie has been devoted to chamber music her entire career and performs regularly with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, where she has been a member since 1995. She is the Artistic Director of two chamber music festivals: one at the McKnight Performing Arts Center in Oklahoma; the other in Ocean Reef, Florida. 

Her discography also includes Bach’s English Suites and Partitas (named Gramophone Magazine’s Editor’s Choice), Gershwin’s Complete Works for Piano and Orchestra with the Dallas Symphony and conductor Justin Brown, plus recordings devoted to works by Haydn, Chopin and Schubert. Plans are in place to record all of Beethoven’s Piano Concertos with Mexico’s Orquesta Sinfonica de Mineria and the conductor Carlos Miquel Prieto. She has performed concertos with dozens of American orchestras, including the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, and the Philadelphia Orchestra. International ensembles include the Australian Chamber Orchestra, Hong Kong Philharmonic, Moscow Virtuosi, and the Taipei and Vancouver Symphonies. With the latter she and the late conductor Bramwell Tovey premiered Poul Ruders’ Piano Concerto. Other conductors with whom she has collaborated include Stéphane Denève, Michael Francis, James Gaffigan, Alan Gilbert and Jaap van Zweden.

Anne-Marie has curated and performed several composer-focused projects including: the Complete Prokofiev Piano Sonatas and Chamber Music, a three-concert series of Shostakovich’s chamber music, as well as a series of recitals devoted to Haydn and Beethoven Piano Sonatas. She has performed and premiered dozens of works by living composers, among them, Clarice Assad, Stephen Hartke, Chris Rogerson, Roberto Sierra, George Tsontakis, and Charles Wuorinen.

A proud alumna of Young Concert Artists, Ms. McDermott enjoys nurturing young pianists, and participating both as a juror and performer in festival such as Piano Jacobins in Toulouse, where she will make a return visit in fall 2023.

Caitlin Murray has served as Bravo! Vail’s Executive Director since 2018. During that time she has led the organization through the challenges of the pandemic and maintained the presence of world-class music in the Vail community. She is deeply committed to Bravo! Vail’s mission to enrich people’s lives through the power of music.

Caitlin has been associated with Bravo! Vail for over a decade, previously serving as the Vice President of Development. Throughout her tenure she has played an integral role in innovative projects which have led to major programmatic advancements and an ongoing elevation of the Festival’s artistic excellence. She has previously worked as Director of Leadership Gifts at Colorado Public Radio, as well as an Account Executive at Westword newspaper in Denver. Caitlin is a graduate of Rutgers University in New Jersey, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism and history.

Caitlin’s love for music began at a young age and she studied violin in her youth. She and her husband Dan enjoy living in the Vail Valley by hiking with their dog Porky, snowboarding, and biking. They love to travel and take in as many concerts as possible wherever they are.

Mark Fenstermacher joined Bravo! Vail as Senior Vice President of Finance and Administration in June 2024. With a history of leadership in the non-profit sector since 2004, Mark's career embodies a commitment to shaping impactful environments and fostering excellence.

In his previous role as the Chief Financial Officer of Clayton Early Learning in Denver, CO, Mark implemented financial strategies that empowered educational initiatives, a realm he's dedicated the past decade to refining. Prior to that, Mark also served as CFO of the Vail Mountain School from 2012-2017 where he spearheaded many transformational capital improvement projects. His passion for mission-driven organizations was first sparked during his tenure at the Vail Valley Foundation, where he served as CFO 2004-2012.
Mark began his career in corporate finance at T. Rowe Price and then Vail Resorts, laying the foundation for his subsequent non-profit endeavors. He is a graduate of Lehigh University in Pennsylvania, where he earned a bachelor's degree in Accounting. Mark enjoys spending his free time snowboarding, hiking, and reading.

Hannah Ploughman is a singer, educator, and longtime enthusiast of Bravo! Vail. Currently working as a teacher in the Music Makers Haciendo Música  program, she happily accepted the offer to work as an Executive Assistant for the company.  

Hannah grew up in the Vail Valley and began teaching for Bravo! when she was in high school in one of the first iterations of the After School Piano Program. She received a Bachelor of Music Education and a Master of Music in Vocal Performance from the University of Northern Colorado. During this time, she also taught Elementary Music in Poudre School District. Hannah loves to travel and perform and has had the opportunity to sing opera and choral music in Germany, France, Austria, and the Czech Republic.  

Creating meaningful connections and inspiring musical curiosity is something that resonates deeply with her personal and career values. She believes that music has the unique power to provide us with a high-level cognitive skill, while also connecting us emotionally and intellectually to the world around us. It is such a joy to be back in her hometown and to have the opportunity to share her passion for music with her students and her community. 

Born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago, Jaimee also spent time living in Arizona before finding her home in the beautiful Vail Valley. She finds constant inspiration in the power of community—especially when people come together through music and shared experiences.

Prior to joining Bravo! Vail, Jaimee has spent over ten years building her career in finance within the luxury hospitality industry, consistently prioritizing exceptional service for both guests and her behind-the-scenes team. Her experience across various aspects of accounting has led her to implement new systems, collaborate on developing and streamlining processes, and train senior leadership to enhance their financial knowledge. She is committed to gaining knowledge in all areas of an organization to enhance her support and motivate her fellow team members.

Drawn to the natural beauty and the vibrant energy of the mountains, Jaimee is captivated by the outdoor lifestyle and enjoys snowboarding, hiking, biking and golfing.

Wes Stranathan joined Bravo! Vail in November 2025 and has been a resident of the Eagle River Valley since 2021. Originally from the Baltimore, Maryland area, Wes earned his associate’s degree in business administration from Carroll Community College in 2021.

Prior to joining Bravo! Vail, he gained extensive experience in the hospitality industry.

Outside of work, Wes is an avid outdoor enthusiast who enjoys skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, and camping. If you somehow manage to catch Wes inside, he will probably be watching films or following sports.

Shannon Murray, a Denver, CO native, discovered her love of arts administration in 2016 while working as the International Chorus Coordinator for Opera Classica Europa. She holds bachelor's degrees in music education and classical vocal performance from the University of Northern Colorado. An avid traveler, she has had the opportunity to perform in venues across the world including St. Peter’s Basilica, the historic Shubert Theater in New Haven, CT, and many castle ruins throughout Germany, France, and Holland. Through these experiences, she has gained a deep reverence for the connection music offers to the communities it touches. After having joined Bravo! Vail as the 2022 Operations Intern, she is ecstatic to be back in the Vail Valley contributing to some of the most breathtaking live music out there. Aside from being a music fanatic, Shannon is also an avid houseplant-keeper, visual artist, and video game player.

Jacqueline Taylor discovered her passion for classical music administration starting in 1983 while working as the Orchestra Manager for the Pre-College Division of The Juilliard School, where she studied trumpet. She eventually became the Managing Director of Performing Arts at the 92^nd Street Y, under the tutelage of her mentor, Omus Hirshbein, followed by six years as the Executive Director of The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. In 2002 she and Omus founded and ran the concert series,  Free for All at Town Hall.  Since joining Bravo! Vail in 2010, her son now plays the horn, her husband rides a Pinarello bicycle, and she is a giant fan of 6 pm concerts.

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Aileen Pagán-Rohwer has served in a variety of roles throughout her career including educator, performer, administrator and community collaborator. Having spent over 35 years building relationships with performers, presenters and educators, Aileen brings a wealth of knowledge, dedication, and persistence to bringing performers and audiences together.

First and foremost as a teacher and administrator, she was the founding director and cello instructor with Cultural Art Strings, a program under Riverfolk Music and Arts Organization in rural Manchester, Michigan that did not have a strings program. She has additionally held roles as a private cello instructor with the Chelsea Center for the Arts, Toledo Symphony School of Music, and in the cities of Cleveland and Houston. Additionally, she initiated and led a mixed strings class (violin, viola, cello, bass) at the Rudolf Steiner School of Ann Arbor upon discovering that allowing a child to choose their voice will result in a higher retention rate and commitment.

As a performer, she has worked as a cellist with the Houston Symphony as a fellow, the Memphis Symphony, Ann Arbor Symphony, and Akron Symphony and in various chamber music capacities throughout the United States.

In administrative capacities, with organizations such as Chamber Music Ann Arbor, The University of Michigan, Riverfolk Music and Arts and most recently Great Lakes Performing Artist Associates (GLPAA) as executive director from 2015-2021. Her extensive non-profit skills include strategic planning, financial administration, grant writing, and community collaborator. 

Some of the highlights of her career in establishing community collaborative programs include supporting the careers of emerging, developing and established musicians through the artist management services at GLPAA, expanding the Caravan Educational Outreach programs connecting professional musicians with GLPAA to underserved youth programs throughout the Midwest Region as well as reaching senior living communities, initiating the GLPAA Neighborhood Concerts during the pandemic taking live music directly to driveways, backyards and gardens, and launching the GLPAA Stone Chalet Concert Series.

With Riverfolk Music and Arts, Aileen is credited with launching the Blacksmith Shop Concert Series, a monthly live music performance in a historic blacksmith shop, the Riverfolk Community Orchestra, Live from Riverfolk livestream series during the pandemic that reached over 10,000 online views, and the Riverfolk Passport to Manchester tour focusing on expanding the history of the rural town to include the many cultures that passed through the land and pairing those cultures with food, music and art presentations.

In her spare time, Aileen enjoys cooking, hiking, biking, gardening and spending time with her three sons, husband Robert Rohwer and new lab puppy Clover. Although moving to Colorado had never crossed her mind, the opportunity to serve another community with the robust cultural offerings of Bravo! Vail, utilizing her bilingual background, and fulfilling the needs of its educational and engagement goals was an easy sell for this longtime Midwest gal.

Aileen holds a bachelor of music from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music and a master of music from Rice University Shepherd School of Music both in cello performance under the guidance of Norman Fischer.

Emily Waldman is a violinist with a passion for teaching and community. Emily began her violin studies at age three and began teaching private violin lessons that implemented the Suzuki method when she was just sixteen. Since then, she has maintained a successful private studio and received her Suzuki certifications at the University of Denver with Kathleen Spring. During her time at the University of Denver, Emily also held the position of Orchestra Director at Fox Hollow Elementary School where she taught young students of all levels how to play their instruments. In addition, Emily has worked on the administrative side of the arts, spending a summer interning at Opera Steamboat where she learned the ins and outs of how a summer music festival functions. A Denver native, Emily enjoys camping, hiking, and spending time outside with her dog, Finn, and her partner, Reyn. Making the move from the city to the beautiful mountain town of Vail has been an incredible experience for Emily!

Emily holds a bachelor’s degree in Violin Performance from the Lamont School of Music at the University of Denver. She has performed internationally across Europe including in Italy, France, and Spain, and has spent time studying abroad at the Malmö Academy of Music in Malmö, Sweden.

Maggie joined the Bravo! Vail team in April 2026 as Development Officer. A longtime Eagle County resident, she was drawn to the organization’s vision to enrich lives through the power of music and its impact across the community. She is excited to support Bravo! Vail through meaningful donor and community engagement. Music has always been central to Maggie’s life; across genres, it has shaped her sense of community, inspired connection, and offered space for reflection—an experience she believes is especially powerful in a live performance setting.

Maggie’s career has been rooted in community impact and service. Prior to joining Bravo! Vail, she served as Executive Director of the nonprofit preschool The Children’s Garden of Learning, where she led all fundraising efforts in addition to overseeing program design and management, team leadership, and community engagement. She has also served as adjunct faculty at Colorado Mountain College and held leadership roles with Eagle County Health and Human Services. Maggie holds a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Ohio University and a Master’s degree in Administration, Policy, and Leadership from the University of Denver.

Maggie embraces all that Eagle County has to offer, from snowboarding and skiing in the winter to hiking and camping with her family in the warmer months. She also enjoys experiencing the vibrant live music offerings throughout the Vail Valley.

Nathan Levy is excited to join Bravo! Vail this summer after previously working Front of House at Stanford Live. From Palo Alto, California, he is  undergraduate at UC Berkeley pursuing a double major in music and physics. At school, he plays keys for the folk-rock band, Ancient Quaffle, music directs theatrical performances, and composes classical pieces. Nathan enjoys playing Ultimate Frisbee and hiking in the Bay Area. He hopes to run a music festival in the future.  

Jasper Menter joined Bravo! Vail in June 2026 and has been a Colorado Resident since his birth in 2005. Jasper is currently studying at St Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota and will graduate in 2027 with a BA degree in music and biology.

Prior to joining Bravo! Vail, Jasper has primarily worked as a private contractor but has experience with hospitality due to his involvement with touring in the St Olaf Choir.

Jasper has a deep love for all things music related and will be participating in the choruses of 5 different Aspen Music Festival performances throughout the summer. If not doing something musically inclined, he will most likely be found enjoying the outdoors or vegetating to the ambience of the surrounding mountains.

Willem is a student at the University of Colorado Boulder where he is pursuing a double degree in Astrophysical and Planetary Sciences and Music Performance.  He has been studying upright double bass since age five and continues to build a multi-genre portfolio, collaborating with musicians all over the country. Outside of his classical studies, Willem plays in a funk-rock band with his friends playing gigs all around Boulder.  He also participates in student research helping to map trans-Neptunian Objects, a field of ancient frozen objects near Neptune’s orbit. An alumnus of Bravo! Vail’s own teen chamber ensemble and teen council, Willem has helped with the Presto Club and Young Musician’s Summit and performed in the Little Listeners concert series, here in Vail valley. Willem started working at Bravo! Vail in 2022 and loves watching the mighty bass sections of the world-renowned orchestras from the lawn of GRFA

Originally from upstate South Carolina, Cecilia joined the Bravo! Vail team and relocated to the Valley in June 2026. Previously, Cecilia worked in the Development office for a local, non-profit Hospice organization, where she was able to gain meaningful experience in fundraising, database administration, and event planning. She holds a BA in Communication Studies from Furman University.

As a creative herself, Cecilia is passionate about furthering access and education to fine arts through community engagement. Outside of her work, she enjoys making wheel-thrown pottery and spending time outdoors.  

Jason Denhart joined Bravo! Vail in April 2018. Prior to this, he served as the executive director for the Merwin Conservancy on the island of Maui, Hawaii. Prior to moving to Maui, he spent 19 years in the Vail Valley and served in multiple positions in the Vail nonprofit community, including a prior stint at Bravo! Vail from 2002 to 2008. His Vail nonprofit leadership experience includes his role as development and special events officer at The Heuga Center for Multiple Sclerosis (now Can Do Multiple Sclerosis); associate director of development at the Bravo! Vail Music Festival; senior director of development at the Vail Valley Foundation; and director of development and communications for the Eagle Valley Land Trust.

Jackie Ernst is an experienced and versatile fundraiser who joins Bravo! Vail from Seattle Symphony, where she served as Director of Individual Giving. Her experience includes fundraising positions and leadership roles with Seattle Opera and the Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF). Jackie has also worked as a consultant with a wide range of organizations with missions spanning the nonprofit sector, including arts and culture, environment, education, and social services. Jackie's fundraising career began at the Aspen Music Festival and School in Aspen, Colorado and she is thrilled to return to Colorado and join the Bravo! Vail team. Music has always been an important part of Jackie's life. She has played piano, trombone, and focused on choral singing, most recently performing for several seasons with the Seattle Symphony Chorale. She is a graduate of Grinnell College.

David Judd has been with Bravo! Vail since 2013. Previously, David worked as Bravo! Vail’s Implementation Specialist to Tessitura for Ticketing and Fundraising and in the implementation of N-Scan, Tessitura's Ticket Scanning product. David spent 8+ years as a Tessitura Implementation Specialist working with more than 50 different arts organizations. Before working with Tessitura, David spent 7 years with the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra, ending his tenure there as Information Systems Manager. David describes himself as a "recovering CPA", having graduated with a degree in Accounting from Harding University and spending the first 8 years of his career in various accounting and finance roles. David lives in Southern Missouri near Springfield with his wife. He has two grown children and two dogs, including his pug, Bella. When David is in Vail, he is likely to be with Bella cruising around town. When not working, David enjoys playing golf, camping, working on and around his log home, and singing.

Ian Grask joined Bravo Vail in May 2024. Ian has been a resident of the Eagle River Valley since 2021. He previously lived in Chicago, IL where he worked in corporate finance and volunteered regularly for the Lyric Opera of Chicago and Joffrey Ballet Chicago. Ian is passionate about the arts. He works part-time for the Gerald Ford Amphitheater and volunteers with the Vail Dance Festival. Don’t be surprised to see Ian around The Amp! He began playing the cello in 6th grade and continued through high school graduation. Ian is a graduate of the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business with a BBA in Finance.

In his free time, Ian enjoys skiing, touring, biking, hiking, backpacking, camping, and recently fly fishing. When stuck inside, Ian also enjoys recording music with his roommate and reading Stephen King novels.

Amy Lilyquist is a New England girl at heart, living her best life in the Vail Valley for the past 20 years. She is an outdoor enthusiast spending time in the mountains with her husband, daughter and two dogs. She loves hiking, skiing, adventuring in the woods, listening to all genres of music and socializing with friends and family.

With a strong foundation in event sales, logistics coordination, and client management, she brings a wealth of experience in delivering exceptional event experience. She specializes in creating and executing incredible events, exceeding client expectations through effective decision-making and meticulous communication and collaboration.

Throughout her career, she has worked with some of the most prestigious names in hospitality, including Four Seasons Vail, Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort & Spa and the Sonnenalp Hotel. She has consistently exceeded sales quotas, forged lasting client relationships, and driven top-line revenue. She looks forward to sharing her passion for delivering extraordinary results and creating memorable events that showcase community engagement alongside the beauty that is Bravo! Vail. 

With over a decade of expertise in nonprofit arts management, leadership, branding, media strategy, and organizational messaging, He brings the magic of live experiences to the next level by reinvigorating trusted brands to become modern, sought-after product. Parker has been with Bravo! Vail Music Festival since November 2021. 

Prior to joining the Bravo! Vail team Parker served as the Chief Marketing Officer for the Colorado Symphony, helping lead the organization’s audience development initiatives, brand communications, market research, pricing, promotions, and customer relations management from 2013 to 2021.  He is a graduate of the University of South Dakota.

Beth Pantzer joined Bravo! Vail in November 2012. Originally from Central New York, she first moved to the Vail Valley in 2011 to serve as an AmeriCorps*VISTA with the Eagle River Youth Coalition. Before moving to the Valley, she worked as a journalist at various newspapers across the country both in sports and news departments. Beth graduated from Castleton State College in Vermont with a degree in Communications-Journalism and received a Master's degree in Nonprofit Management from Denver’s Regis University. In her spare time, Beth enjoys running, biking, hiking, and triathlons, as well as traveling and photography.

Gracie is a third generation Vail Valley local with a passion for marketing and community. Growing up attending Bravo! Vail concerts with grandparents who met on the slopes of Vail in the ‘60s, Gracie is thrilled to bring her professional passions to an organization with such sentimental significance to her and her family. Most recently, Gracie lived in Montana where she managed sales and marketing for Big Creek Coffee Roasters. Prior to that, she owned and operated her own business in Gypsum. Outside of work, you’ll find her on the slopes, aprèsing with friends, or backpacking in the valley she’s so proud to call home! 

Nancy Stevens joined the Bravo team in 2002 as the seasonal box office manager, complementing her winter employment as a Vail Village ski school supervisor. Nancy transitioned to a year round Sales Manager position with Bravo! in 2015 and maintains her passion for skiing as a part-time instructor. She moved to Vail in 1975 after receiving a bachelor's degree in History and German from East Carolina University. She volunteers for Vail Rec District running races throughout the summers. Nancy's three children, McKenzie, Jonny, and Maddie, have all worked in the Bravo! box office. Nancy's loyal ticketing staff has graduated into marketing, development, and office manager positions within the Bravo! Vail organization. Now an empty-nester, Nancy resides in West Vail with her husband Jerry. In her spare time, Nancy enjoys squash, pickleball, skiing, and hiking.

Jonny Stevens is a Vail native who has been with Bravo! Vail for 15 of the last 19 Seasons. Since graduating from CU Boulder Business School with a degree in Business Administration and emphases in Marketing and Information Management, he has focused on e-commerce and sales. In his spare time he enjoys running, skiing and playing pickleball with his family.

Jake Cacciatore is a lifelong musician and works in the Entertainment Industry as an event production professional. He holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Massachusetts, Lowell with a focus on Sound Recording Technology. Jake has worked in theater, higher education, touring and logistics, systems design and installation, as well as studio recording and mixing, and is an expert in the technical audiovisual arts. He has a wide range of experience in the arts, media, and professional event planning. He has been a Colorado transplant since 2013 and resides near Denver. When he isn't travelling the world, you can find him working and playing in the vibrant local music scene and enjoying life in the foothills of the Rockies. Jake is a new member of the Bravo! Vail team and looks forward to bringing his expertise and enthusiasm for music to the Technical Director position. 

Elli Monroe- Director of Artistic Operations - began working with the Bravo! Vail Festival in 2008.  Prior to her time in Vail, she directed operations for the Capitol Theater in Macon, Georgia.  Elli holds a Masters Degree in Arts Administration from Florida State University's College of Music, and a Bachelor of Music Performance degree from the University of Denver.  Elli lives just outside of Boulder, CO with her family and enjoys playing bluegrass and the great Colorado outdoors. 

Jasenia Sutherlin is currently pursuing a Bachelors in Recording Arts at the University of Colorado Denver. She is extremely excited to be an intern for Bravo! Vail for the 2026 season and to meet and collaborate with like-minded peers. At CU Denver, she loves to spend her free time in the studios producing and mixing her own music and going to her acapella group, Lark, rehearsals. She loves to hone her vocal craft as well as learning other instruments such as the guitar, bass, and piano. She has been fortunate to be surrounded by performing arts for most of her life and has been able to work live events such as the Underground Music Showcase, City Park Jazz, and has helped produce podcasts for Youth on Record. And of course, as the front woman of an up-and-coming R&B band under the name Jalai, she is always songwriting and attending band rehearsals with her members hoping to make their mark in the Colorado music scene. When not in the music sphere you can find her trying new cafes and going to bookstores to get new reads.

Jane Fall-Lakatos entered Michigan Technological University at age 16 as a Leading Scholar, Excellence Award Scholar, and Presidential Scholar pursuing dual majors in Audio Production and Technology and Environmental Engineering, with a minor in Music Composition. She has been playing classical violin since age 4 and is currently the assistant concertmaster of the Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra, has been a guest violinist with the Marquette Symphony Orchestra, and was the featured violin soloist of the 2025 Pine Mountain Music Festival UpStarts! program as well as plays in multiple ensembles. Jane continues her passion for music in her work as a member of the Midwest Chapter of SoundGirls.org by recording, editing, and producing live performances at MTU and the greater community and she steps outside of her comfort zone by singing in His Majesty’s Sea Shanty Choir. She also explores experimental music by composing electronically and dubbing with violin, cello, piano, and any other instrument that she can find and learn to play.

When not playing, composing, or recording music, Jane loves actively exploring and has traveled to all 50 states, and over 70 National Parks, Reserves, and Landmarks. Logging countless miles of hiking across deserts, up mountains, and through forests sparked her interest in environmental acoustics, hence the dual degrees. Jane is thrilled to be part of the Bravo! Vail program and looking forward to returning to the Vail Valley where she spent many years alpine racing for the Pinnacle and Loveland Ski Teams as a multi-year Rocky Central Championship athlete, and a guest violinist with the Summit Community Orchestra and Summit Strings for the Ullr Festival. She can’t imagine a better location to share this beautiful music and is excited to be a member of the sound production team for a festival of this caliber and world class musicians.

Aidan Kaddatz is a recent graduate of Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota, where he earned a bachelor's degree in Clarinet Performance with a minor in Entrepreneurship. During his time at Concordia, he had the opportunity to perform in a variety of ensembles including the band, orchestra, and wind quintet. This fall, he will pursue a master's degree in Arts and Creative Enterprise Leadership at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. When not listening to or performing music, Aidan enjoys watching films, spending time outdoors, and connecting with friends. He is thrilled to join the Bravo! Vail team and to be immersed in the world-class music that makes the festival so special.

Ayman Amerin is a rising junior at the University of Southern California pursuing a B.M. in Violin Performance and a B.A. in Economics. On campus, he serves as Director of Finance for the Performing Arts Committee and is a member of the risk team for the Concerts Committee. He also works as a technical assistant with Trojan Event Services, supporting live event production across 3 on-campus venues. As a violinist, Ayman serves as Principal 2nd Violin in the USC Thornton Symphony, and he has extensive experience performing across a wide range of settings. In the future, he hopes to have a multifaceted career as a performer and arts administrator. In his free time, he loves to spend time outdoors, play tennis and pickleball, and try new restaurants. Ayman is incredibly excited for this upcoming summer at Bravo! Vail, and he looks forward to working with so many talented and passionate individuals.

Ryan Post is originally from San Antonio, Texas and recently completed his B.M. in Cello Performance at the Eastman School of Music. At Eastman, Ryan loves to work with his friends and peers in a variety of musical settings; recent highlights include playing in the orchestra for a screening of the movie “Titanic,” educational outreach at a local middle school with his piano trio and performing a recital of the Piano Quintets of Brahms and Schumann. Having spent two summers as a student at the Aspen Music Festival and School, Ryan knows how amazing summertime in Colorado is, and he is excited to spend this upcoming summer in Vail as the Operations Intern to support the wonderful musicians and team there. Outside of practicing cello or working, Ryan loves to spend time outdoors (especially hiking!), do puzzles, try new restaurants/coffee shops, and is currently trying to master the arts of brewing coffee and making matcha. After this summer at Bravo! Vail, Ryan is excited to return to Eastman to begin his M.M. in Cello Performance! 

Caleb Ediger is very excited to be joining Bravo! Vail this summer as a Marketing and Sales intern. Caleb is from Fort Collins, Colorado, and is an undergraduate at Colorado State University. He is pursuing a degree in graphic design and journalism with a focus on strategic communication. At CSU, he works as a social media intern for the College of Natural Science as well as a manager at Buffalo Wild Wings. Caleb played the cello growing up and has kept a strong relationship with music in his everyday life.
When not at work or school, Caleb enjoys painting miniatures, fishing in local streams and rivers, hiking when the weather allows, and working out at the gym. He loves trying out new hobbies and spending time with his friends. He is eager to meet the team in Vail and to have a great summer!

Katie Hanks is a rising senior at Brigham Young University majoring in Experience Design and Management and minoring in Media Arts Studies. Katie is passionate about bringing people together through the arts. Katie has gained experience over the past few years in a variety of events including live performances, local community events, and weddings.
As an Arizona native, Katie loves the summer and welcomes the warm weather any chance she gets. In her free time, she loves going to concerts with her husband, traveling, and journaling.