Mrs. Kaitlin Miles, director of choirs
In her thirteenth year as Director of Choirs at Fort Collins High School, Kaitlin Miles is also completing her 13th year as a choral music educator. At FCHS she directs 3 concert ensembles, co-directs Viribus, and teaches Beginning Class Piano. She also co-directs both of the annual FCHS musicals. Originally from Fort Collins, Mrs. Miles received her Bachelor of Music Education degree from the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, graduating magna cum laude in the spring of 2007. While at UNC, Mrs. Miles had the privilege of singing in Concert Choir under the direction of both Dr. Howard Skinner and Dr. Galen Darrough and studying conducting with Julian Gomez-Giraldo. Her choirs consistently receive Superior ratings at festivals and numerous students in the FCHS choral department are selected annually for the Colorado All-State Choirs. Mrs. Miles currently serves as the Administrative Assistant for Colorado All-State Choir. Beyond her duties at Fort Collins High School, Mrs. Miles enjoys baking, getting things done, and spending quality time with her family, especially her husband and 4 year old son, Landon.
In her thirteenth year as Director of Choirs at Fort Collins High School, Kaitlin Miles is also completing her 13th year as a choral music educator. At FCHS she directs 3 concert ensembles, co-directs Viribus, and teaches Beginning Class Piano. She also co-directs both of the annual FCHS musicals. Originally from Fort Collins, Mrs. Miles received her Bachelor of Music Education degree from the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, graduating magna cum laude in the spring of 2007. While at UNC, Mrs. Miles had the privilege of singing in Concert Choir under the direction of both Dr. Howard Skinner and Dr. Galen Darrough and studying conducting with Julian Gomez-Giraldo. Her choirs consistently receive Superior ratings at festivals and numerous students in the FCHS choral department are selected annually for the Colorado All-State Choirs. Mrs. Miles currently serves as the Administrative Assistant for Colorado All-State Choir. Beyond her duties at Fort Collins High School, Mrs. Miles enjoys baking, getting things done, and spending quality time with her family, especially her husband and 4 year old son, Landon.
Mr. William Ecker, director of choirs
Mr. Ecker is in his 4th year at FCHS and has a long history with Poudre School District, having attended Dunn Elementary, Lincoln Middle School and graduated in 2003 from Poudre High School. Directly after, he pursued a music education degree with a Vocal emphasis from the University of Northern Colorado. After graduating in 2008, Mr. Ecker took a music position at Weld Central Middle School teaching Choir, Band, Percussion ensembles, Drama, Music appreciation, and Film Scoring. In 2013, he became a founding board member of the Colorado Middle School All-State choir, and is currently serving as the Site Governor for Colorado All-State Choir. Mr. Ecker recently finished his master's in choral conducting at the University of Northern Colorado and is very excited to back in Fort Collins, teaching music as a Lambkin!
Mr. Ecker is in his 4th year at FCHS and has a long history with Poudre School District, having attended Dunn Elementary, Lincoln Middle School and graduated in 2003 from Poudre High School. Directly after, he pursued a music education degree with a Vocal emphasis from the University of Northern Colorado. After graduating in 2008, Mr. Ecker took a music position at Weld Central Middle School teaching Choir, Band, Percussion ensembles, Drama, Music appreciation, and Film Scoring. In 2013, he became a founding board member of the Colorado Middle School All-State choir, and is currently serving as the Site Governor for Colorado All-State Choir. Mr. Ecker recently finished his master's in choral conducting at the University of Northern Colorado and is very excited to back in Fort Collins, teaching music as a Lambkin!
Ms. Holmberg, staff accompanist
Anna graduated from John Brown University in 2013 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music. Her musical experiences began at a young age with piano lessons and participation in various vocal and instrumental ensembles. In addition, she has performed with the pit orchestras of several musical theater productions including Into the Woods, Shrek the Musical, and You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown. Because she really just likes playing the piano and making music with people, accompanying has proven to be a very rewarding use of her education and ability. She also enjoys teaching piano lessons and is eager to take on new students here in Fort Collins. Since moving to Colorado a year ago, Anna has taken to exploring the great outdoors with friends and family.
Anna graduated from John Brown University in 2013 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music. Her musical experiences began at a young age with piano lessons and participation in various vocal and instrumental ensembles. In addition, she has performed with the pit orchestras of several musical theater productions including Into the Woods, Shrek the Musical, and You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown. Because she really just likes playing the piano and making music with people, accompanying has proven to be a very rewarding use of her education and ability. She also enjoys teaching piano lessons and is eager to take on new students here in Fort Collins. Since moving to Colorado a year ago, Anna has taken to exploring the great outdoors with friends and family.
Mr. David Miles, director of bands
Mr. John Hermanson, director of orchestras