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Laima Haley playing violin

CU Presents Marketing + PR Director Laima Haley began her College of Music career in 1998. Shes also been playing the violin since age 4. Haley is closely connected to the local music scene, currently playing with several groups including Planina: Songs of Eastern Europe, The Rusty Gears Band and a bluegrass group called Smorgasgrass.泭

Photo: Haley in her traditional Lithuanian folk costume.

The musical talents of College of Music staff members

By Kathryn Bistodeau
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Its well known that the CU 勒貊勛圖 College of Music is home to incredibly talented faculty teaching passionate, gifted students. Less well-known is just how many staff members have musical magic up their sleeves, too. In fact, many of our staff members have earned music degrees and remain actively involved in musicfrom playing in local orchestras to teaching lessons, composing or enthusiastically attending music events: Meet a few of them!泭

Part I
Rachelle CrowellEnsembles Program Coordinator Rachelle Crowell
Laima HaleyCU Presents Director of Marketing + Public Relations泭
Dustin RumseyMedia Specialist泭
Andrew ToddAssistant Dean for Advancement泭

Part II
Rudy BetancourtDirector of Macky Auditorium + CU 勒貊勛圖 Artist Series
Kate CiminoAssistant Dean for Strategic Initiatives泭
Chris MartinSenior Graduate Studies Coordinator

Part III
Shih-Han ChiuSenior Program Manager of Stewardship + Donor Relations
Casey KloppLead Financial Services Travel + Procurement Coordinator泭
MarieFaith LaneCommunications Manager
Andrew Metz MetzrothCU Presents Executive Director

Kelli Hirsch

In case you missed it: The College of Musics Senior Director of Development Kelli Hirscha horn player by trainingwas named Colorado Planned Giving Roundtables 2025 Volunteer of the Year.