Christina

 Christina has been leading Harmonia for the past few years as artistic director. "Leading this many people has been a challenging and wonderful stretch for me. It's given me an appreciation for different learning styles and personalities, and how to channel every member's energy into making beautiful music."

Christina loves all kinds of music, and especially enjoys harmonically challenging, quirky music, such as the Early American genre. "Those pieces are real historical treasures; they provide a glimpse into the mind of early America.  Someday I'd like to do a whole concert of them!"

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Paul

When Paul was eight years old, he dreampt that he joined the cub scouts at a friend's house, walked into their back yard, and found himself and the other scouts transformed into an infantry unit in the Vietnam war.

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Sarah

Sarah has been singing in choirs since she was 7. She has been a member of Harmonia for 12 years, singing alto primarily, although she occasionally pinch-hits for soprano and tenor parts. Sarah loves singing in a small group, where it really matters whether you show up and know your part. Her favorite music is polyphonic, with as many independent parts as possible.

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Knute

Knute's Scandinavian heritage makes him too shy to talk about himself. Paul says of Knute, "Knute lives to sing with Paul (and the rest). He loves the people in Harmonia. Knute basically likes to sing all kinds of music - he especially likes low notes. And of course, he has a four octave range."

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Marilla

Marilla sang as a child growing up in northern Sweden. She ventured to America, married and then drove a VW bus around the world. Travel, work, skiing, dance and college took over. After a 30-year hiatus she returned to singing and was instrumental in starting Harmonia 12 years ago. She recently gave her first solo concert, perfoming music ranging from Handel to jazz. "I love the juman voice and nothing lifts my spirits more than being surrounded by beautiful voices in harmony." Marilla is a psychotherapist in Boulder.

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Michael

Michael recently returned to Harmonia after singing with the group for awhile in the last century. An outstanding tenor and an all-around great guy, Michael helps keep the group focused and motivated. He likes to ride his bike and survive brushes with the great beyond.

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Tina

 Tina says, "Singing in a small ensemble nurtures my creative need to be part of something larger than myself. Plus, it allows my inner actress to come out! I've been singing on and off since my kindergarten solo debut (singing a verse of 'Silent Night' in Norwegian at the Christmas pageant). I love our diverse repertoire and the intimacy of singing in a small group. I also love the camaraderie, including gourmet chocolate, good red wine and hot tubbing. Watch out, we may soon change our name to 'Bare naked harmonies!'"

Steve

 Steve is the newby to Harmonia, joining in 2004. He describes himself as "a lost voice returning to the acapella fold", after a 20 year hiatus attending to graduate school, career and his three talented children. "I took my daughter Kate to my college acapella group reunion and, on seeing me sing 'I Get Around' with my college mates, Kate's enthusiastic support (and surprise) at her father's passion convinced me to get back into singing."  Steve loves the challenge and the sound of good harmony -- with wine and chocolate!