Artistic Director & Philharmonic Conductor

Emily Anne Bowman is an active performer and educator. Ms. Bowman is a founding member and principal violist of the Baroque Chamber Orchestra of Colorado and has performed as guest artist with Montana Early Music Festival, Wyoming Baroque, Parish House Baroque, Seicento Baroque Ensemble, Baroque Out of Bounds, and the Early Music Happy Hour Chamber Concert series. Emily especially enjoys working with young musicians as Artistic Director of the Greater Boulder Youth Orchestra and conductor of the GBYO Philharmonic, as faculty with Boulder Suzuki Strings and formerly as Music Director at Shining Mountain Waldorf School. Emily has been recognized with the "Exemplary Teacher" award four times by the American Strings Teachers Association of Colorado. Emily graduated summa cum laude with a degree in Viola Performance from the University of Colorado, receiving the Gabor Ormai Viola Award. She lives with her husband David Crowe in beautiful Boulder, Colorado where in addition to making music she delights in eating and spending time outdoors.

Symphony Conductor

Gary Lewis, Chair of Conducting Studies and Director of Orchestral Studies at CU Boulder, played an important role in the creation of the Greater Boulder Youth Orchestras in 2010 and was the founding Artistic Director.

A highly sought after educator and clinician, Mr. Lewis has conducted many All-State Orchestras, the Honor Orchestra of America and the American String Teachers Association National High School Honor Orchestra. In addition to his work at CU, he is the Music Director of the Midland­ Odessa (TX) Symphony Orchestra, and Principal Guest Conductor of the Boulder Philharmonic. Mr. Lewis values new music, having collaborated with composers Carter Pann, George Crumb, William Bolcom, John Harbison, Michael Daugherty, and many others.

Wind Ensemble Conductor

Dr. Erik Johnson is an Associate Professor of Music Education and Coordinator of Music Education at Colorado State University where he is the director of the CSU Middle School Outreach Ensemble program and conducts the 130 member CSU Concert Band. As a music educator, Erik’s goals are to cultivate a sincere passion for artistry and music learning for students at all levels. Erik is a CSU Distinction in Community Outreach Award winner and a GRAMMY Scientific Research Award winner - an award that is accompanied by a grant that supports research into how peer-assisted learning in music can help to improve social responsiveness for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Sinfonia Conductor

Paul Rowinski has been teaching violin using the Suzuki Method in Boulder, Colorado since 1983. He graduated from the University of Colorado with a degree in music, studying violin performance and pedagogy with William Starr. He is the director of the Woodsong Suzuki Violin Instruction program in Boulder, and performs locally in various community orchestras.

Chamber Music Director

Matthew Dane serves as Principal Violist of both the River Oaks Chamber Orchestra (ROCO) in Houston and Opera Colorado. Dane has appeared as soloist with the Oklahoma City Philharmonic, the Baroque Chamber Orchestra of Colorado, ROCO, Ars Nova Singers, and the St. Martin's Chamber Choir among others; his chamber performances have been broadcast on NPR's Performance Today and BBC's Channel 3. A committed teacher, he has served on the faculty of the University of Colorado, and was tenured at the University of Oklahoma; he now coaches chamber music at Greenwood Music Camp in the summers and actively maintains a private studio in Boulder. 

Johanna Campos is a dedicated violinist and educator with a wealth of experience spanning over two decades. She holds a Master of Music in Suzuki Pedagogy from the Lamont School of Music in Denver, Colorado, and has earned degrees in Violin Performance from EAFIT University in Medellín, Colombia, and Conservatori LICEU in Barcelona, Spain.

Throughout her career, Johanna has demonstrated a passion for teaching, specializing in both individual and group instruction across diverse educational environments. Her expertise extends from youth orchestras and music-focused schools to university conservatories and private lessons. Known for her adaptive teaching strategies and interpersonal skills, she fosters enriching learning experiences tailored to each student's needs.

Beyond her teaching commitments, Johanna has performed extensively as a violinist with several symphony orchestras. Her multifaceted career underscores a commitment to excellence in both education and performance, reflecting her dedication to advancing music education and nurturing the next generation of musicians.

Madeleine Hartley is originally from Las Cruces, NM and currently serves as the Director of Bands at Sunset Middle School in Longmont, CO. She began her music teaching career at the University of Colorado Boulder, where she earned her Bachelor of Music Education Degree. After graduating, Madeleine served as the Instrumental Music Teacher at Clear Creek Middle & High School (Evergreen, CO) and guided all aspects of the program. During her time at Clear Creek, Madeleine gained experience teaching concert band, pep band, jazz band, piano, guitar, music technology, and conducting the school musical. Madeleine also served as the assistant conductor of community ensembles, including the Original Cow Boy Band and the Golden Eagle Concert Band. She later earned her Master's Degree in Music from Colorado State University. While attending CSU, Madeleine served as a graduate teaching assistant and assisted several undergraduate music education courses, instructed the Woodwind Techniques course, and served as the Associate Director of the Middle School Outreach Ensemble program (MSOE) at CSU. She was also a member of Dr. Rebecca Phillips’s graduate conducting studio and conducted the CSU Concert Band and Symphonic Band. Madeleine has received several awards for her teaching and scholarship, including the College of Liberal Arts Highest Achievement in Scholarship & Research Award for her presentation at the CSU Graduate Student Showcase and the CSU College of Liberal Arts Award for Excellence in Teaching. Her current position at Sunset Middle School has given her experience working with beginner musicians and furthered her skills as a pedagogue of young students. As a clarinetist, Madeleine has experience performing with large ensembles, in chamber groups, and as a soloist in the U.S. and Europe. Most notably, she has performed as a part of the Interharmony International Music Festival in Acqui Terme, Italy, and the World Youth Wind Orchestra Project in Schladming, Austria. Currently, she enjoys keeping a busy teaching schedule and continuing her musical performance career as the Assistant Conductor of the Longmont Concert Band and a member of the B-Flatirons Clarinet Quartet. When Madeleine isn't teaching, she enjoys hiking, yoga, reading, spending time with her husband, Alex, and snuggling with their two cats, Sophie and Kit.