BRIAN EICHENBERGER

Brian has been the Conductor and Music Director of the Columbine Chorale since 2004, after serving as co-Music Director with his father, Richard, from 1996-2004. Brian holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Adams State College, where he studied the art of choral music with Randolph Jones. As a graduate student at Oklahoma State University, he studied choral conducting with Dr. Jerry McCoy, serving as President and Student Director of the University Choir. He currently receives ongoing training from Rodney Eichenberger each summer at his Choral Conducting Workshops in Cannon Beach, Oregon.
Mr. Eichenberger recently retired from teaching music in the Denver Public Schools. He taught vocal and instrumental music at West High School in Denver, where he conducted the famous Singing Christmas Tree for 15 years. West High School’s select vocal ensemble, Lariat, performed widely throughout the city, and in 2006 was honored to perform at the Inauguration Ceremony for incoming governor Bill Ritter. In addition to his teaching duties, Brian has served as clinician for the Arkansas Valley High School Honor Choir, the Denver Public Schools’ Citywide Middle School Honor Choir and the Young Voices for Peace.
Brian is a founding member of the Columbine Chorale and has enjoyed his role as a tenor/baritone soloist. He is currently a member the Colorado Music Educators and the American Choral Directors Association.

DAVID HECK, JR., Assistant Conductor

LARA PROVINCE, Accompanist

Lara Province has been involved in music since elementary school, finding her passion through performing, accompanying, and collaborating with musicians of all ages. She has more than a decade of experience as a collaborative pianist, working with ensembles ranging from young children to adult choirs. She earned her Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance from MSU Denver in 2021 and joined Columbine Chorale in the Fall of 2022 as the group’s piano accompanist and fellow singer. She enjoys the unique experience of bringing music to life alongside singers and fellow musicians and is proud to be part of the Columbine Chorale community.

Margaret Stookesberry  Margaret became Business Manager for the Columbine Chorale after singing tenor in the chorale since 1998. She handles detail work for the Chorale, finding venues for performances and  retreats.  Margaret keeps us organized, sending out publicity for performances and seeing that official paperwork is filed on time.  Her previous non-profit experience includes the Denver Chamber Orchestra and Colorado Public Radio where she was music librarian for 13 years.