MEET THE ENSEMBLE

Mickey Bond

Mickey Bond, alto, joined the Ensemble in 2006. An abstract artist working in acrylic, she is co-owner of Artful Soul: Creative Experiences Santa Fe, an art studio and gallery, featuring art classes for adults such as painting parties, corporate events and more! Artful Soul is located downtown in the Santa Fe Village Mall (www.artfulsoulsantafe.com).

Serine Calvin-Grothe

Fitzhugh Cline

Fitzhugh Cline, alto, has been a singer and musician for much of her life. Currently “semi-retired,” Fitz works part time as a caregiver for seniors in Santa Fe. She has sung in choirs in Virginia, New Jersey and Santa Fe, and she is happy to be singing again with the Women’s Ensemble.

Barbara Doern Drew

Barbara Doern Drew, soprano,is delighted to be in her 42^nd season with the Women’s Ensemble! She is also passionate about writing and teaching about spiritual principles, relationships and the aging process with her beloved husband, Walter; their adult children, Lane and Morgan; and her professional tarot practice (tarotbddrew.com).

Amy Gross

Amy Gross, soprano, is singing in her sixth season with the Ensemble. She performed for many years with the Austin Singers in Austin, Texas, and has sung in several church choirs, including First Presbyterian Church of Santa Fe. Amy is a legal secretary, freelance editor and avid birder.

Elena Guardincerri

Sue Katz

Sue Katz, alto, joined the Women’s Ensemble in 2005. She has also sung with the Santa Fe Symphony Chorus, Santa Fe Pro Coro and Canticum Novum. Sue is a family physician at La Familia Medical Center.

Julie Kirk

Julie Kirk, soprano, is in her 25th year with the Ensemble. She manages our website and Facebook page and is on the editing, publications and repertoire committees. Julie also has sung with the Zia Singers for 23 years. She is an insatiable reader, loves to meet new people and to travel the world.

Nancy Maret

Nancy Maret, soprano, is in her ninth season. She is a retired financial technology professional living in Santa Fe County with her favorite human, horses and dog. Additional singing credits include the Santa Fe Symphony Chorus, First Presbyterian chancel choir, New Mexico Performing Arts Society and the Sangre de Cristo Chorale.

Connie Marks

Connie Marks, alto, is in her 16th season with the Women’s Ensemble. She has also served as a past president of the board of directors. The joy of singing sustains her hope and passion for the positive effect of music as a force for healing in our world.

Jill McCormick

Jill McCormick, soprano, a Waldorf teacher for over 35 years, has also studied techniques in healing the physical and energy body using elemental tones applied directly to acupuncture points. Currently, she established a program for parents and their young children featuring healing through the arts, nurturing life and supporting development.

Cheryl McCulla

Cheryl McCulla, alto, a retired Latin teacher, has been a choral singer for almost as long as she has been talking and on a number of different continents as well. She also loves reading, painting and fiddling with her motley collection of musical instruments.

Lynn Osborne

Lynn Osborne, alto, migrated from New York City in her twenties to be the head of scenic painting at the Santa Fe Opera—New Mexico and opera enchanted her. After creating sets and murals for many years, Lynn taught elementary school music, and she currently sings with various chorales.

Bill Epstein

Bill Epstein, pianist, began studying piano at age 8 in Linden, New Jersey. Further studies were at the Chicago Musical College and Harvard University. In 2002, Bill moved with his wife, Sheila, to Santa Fe, and he became the Women’s Ensemble accompanist in 2006. His work here has included church jobs, playing for eurythmy dance at the Santa Fe Waldorf School and accompanying the Santa Fe Symphony Chorus, Canticum Novum, the Men’s Camerata and the Santa Fe Community College Chorus.