Hi! My name is April, I am a DMA in Accompanying.  I did my MM / BM in Piano Performance in Colorado (my home state) where I was adjunct faculty for several years. I moved to the beautiful state of Montana (lots of snow, mountains, cold air, wolves!) 8 years ago where I teach and play as pianist for the Glacier Symphony Orchestra. I am studying accompanying because I want to have a better understanding of the vocal literature, as I am fortunate to play with many great singers back home (yes, they do come all the way up to Montana!). I have a secret desire to learn to play the cello, but not enough at this moment in time. I am co-founder with a dear friend of a Siberian Husky / Alaskan Malamute rescue in Montana. I am also an emergency veterinary technician (my side interest). I am so excited and very honored to share this class and Professor Taylor's instruction with all of you, and look forward to learning something from everyone!