Bios

CAROL KOZAK WARD

Founder, Music Director

For over fifty years, Carol Kozak Ward has been active as an educator, performer, conductor and specialist in the Hebrew choral repertoire. Locally, Ms. Ward has appeared as a guest conductor for the St. Martin’s Chamber Choir, and a presenter and facilitator, she is often… Read More

JESSIE FLASSCHOEN CAMPBELL

Music Director, Kol Nashim

In August 2024 Kol Nashim welcomed its new artistic director, Jessie Flasschoen Campbell, DMA, to the Colorado Hebrew Chorale family. Kol Nashim members are enthusiastic about her knowledge and her style. Jessie also serves as the artistic director of … Read More

TRAVIS S. YAMAMOTO

Pianist

 Travis S. Yamamoto has worked as a pianist and/or musical director for the Lone Tree Arts Center, Boulder’s Dinner Theatre, The Denver Civic Theatre, The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, The Denver Center for the Performing Arts … Read More

NILI ABRAHAMSSON

Pianist, Kol Nashim

Pianist, Kol Nashim Nili Abrahamsson is a creative professional with experience in management, law, and, not-for-profits, in energy and utilities, arts, and education. As a pianist, she has worked as an accompanist for high schools and … Read More

CHRISTINA JACOBY

Assitant Conductor, Colorado Hebrew Chorale

Since receiving her Master of Music in choral conducting at the University of Denver’s Lamont School of Music in 2023, Christina Jacoby has pursued musical roles in both conducting and performance. Read More

TOFER BREUER

ASL Interpreter, Colorado Hebrew Chorale

Tofer Breuer is thrilled to be bringing ASL interpretation to the Colorado Hebrew Chorale community! In addition to ASL interpretation for numerous Denver-based choirs, Tofer is also an active ASL interpreter for various Jewish events… Read More

RAY MERENSTEIN

Colorado Hebrew Chorale

The Colorado Hebrew Chorale’s two choirs are thrilled to welcome Ray Merenstein as our emcee for “To Laugh! A Comedy Cabaret”.  Read More

Now welcoming new members!

We Stand With Israel

The Colorado Hebrew Chorale community has been united in support for Israel during the past two years. As we rejoice in the return of the last 20 living hostages from captivity, our hearts continue to ache alongside those who have not yet received the remains of their loved ones.

The Chorale's two choirs continue to rehearse and perform during this trying time, for it is what we do as musicians: through music we mourn and through music we continue to assert visions of a hopeful and more peaceful world.