Aimee Gajate

One of my earliest musical memories is onstage during a performance of the opera Faust. As one of the toddler village children, I remember being absolutely fascinated with power of the human voice, the harp instrument, stage makeup and dry ice. My parents were amateur opera singers and while growing up in southern California, we frequently made trips to the San Diego Metropolitan to watch performances. They instilled in me a deep appreciation for classical music, and most importantly, they taught me that music is truly the universal language. I didn’t discover choral singing until my late teens, and instantly fell in love with the vocal harmonies, challenge, individuality and teamwork it takes to be part of musical ensemble. Since then, I have sung with numerous choral groups in Georgia (where I went to college) and Arizona, and I was formerly a member of the Arizona Arts Chorale and Jazz Singers. I love cooking, good wine, spending time outdoors with my husband and four-legged “kids”, and of course, singing!

Kim Baney

My first true memory of performing was at the age of 5.  My Mother entered me in a Country Western amateur singing contest which I won 2nd place. (I’m sure it was completely due to my freckles, pigtails and the “I Love a Rainy Night” rendition!) I was raised in a small town in Kansas with 2 younger brothers.  My Mother is an instrumental/choir teacher and my Father was a political science teacher- who played the trumpet in high school and college.  Needless to say the whole family is “musically inclined”. I attended ASU and through out my 39 years I have performed with many chorale groups & community theatre troupes- my favorite performances were Marian in Music Man, Mabel in Pirates of Penzance and all performances with Carolyn Eynon

Lori Shepard

Lori Bush Shepard is a life-long music lover, having performed in the Arizona Arts Chorale, the La Crosse (WI) Chamber Chorale, the La Crosse Choral Union, numerous church and college choirs and musical theater productions. Her love for music is inspired by her mother and grandfather, and she sings in their honor.

Sara Persson

Michelle Nettle

I have been singing ever since I can remember. Throughout middle school, high school, and college I participated in several choirs, singing varied repertoire and had the opportunity to be the soprano soloist on many occasions. In college I also began acting and performed in musical theater productions and was a paid soloist for special events such as weddings and anniversaries. I graduated from the University of the Pacific in northern California in 2000 with a Bachelor's Degree in Music Therapy. I currently work throughout the Phoenix area as a music therapist, working with children with disabilities, continuing my love for music and providing its therapeutic benefits to the children I help each day.

Linda Williamson

Linda Williamson is a Music Major from Central Michigan University. She grew up in a very musical family- with both parents also majoring in music. Her father was the director for a Presbyterian Church Choir in Mt. Pleasant,MI, where Linda, her mother and brothers also sang. She currently enjoys being with the North Ridge Community Church Choir in Cave Creek. Linda has performed with many musical groups, as well a being a soloist. She was formerly a member of the Arizona Arts Chorale and the Jazz Group. Linda and her husband, Jerry, moved to the Phoenix/Scottsdale area in 2004 from Midland, MI. They have 4 children, three of whom are married, and four little grandchildren- all living here in the valley. Linda is a real estate agent with Realty Executives in Scottsdale.

Debora Fisher

Marti Kasovak

Singing is my joy, along with others things, like husband and family. I have been singing forever, but alto since the 3rd grade when my teacher, Sister Mary Frances, picked my row to sing alto and I have been doing it ever since. I have been singing with Carolyn since 2001 and have enjoyed every minute.  I also sing with my church choir, St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church. My job is a part-time teller at Bank of America.   My claim to fame is hiking in the Himalayas with a good friend in 1999. An additional highlight was graduating from Arizona State University, in May 2004 and going on Medicare in June 2004. I am really looking forward to many wonderful concerts with “CES”.

Kathy Fry

Born in California, moved to AZ at age 16. Singing since I was 7 (choirs, glee clubs, school musicals, amateur choral groups, rock bands). Mother of James, now age 20, Economics and Sustainability student at Colorado College in Colorado Springs. Physician in practice in Scottsdale since 1985 specializing in Holistic Gynecology and Homeopathy. Past President American Holistic Medical Association. Love to knit, sail, sing and currently writing a book called The Vitality Process: How to Enhance Your Vital Force and Have the Freedom to Fulfill Your Soul's True Purpose.

Bonnie Kasten

After a 30 year career as a business consultant and executive, Bonnie now sings. and sings. and sings. She has served on local boards in officer positions, but prefers to sing, to paint, to play golf, to travel, and to enjoy her new home in the Bradshaw Mountains. Bonnie has one daughter, Stephanie; she and her family live in Philadelphia where you'll find Bonnie most holidays. Her "best friends" are Susie and Beau, two small white doggie fluffs who think she can do no wrong so must be barking up the wrong tree! Bonnie has advanced college degrees, one even in music, but they were so very long ago. Look for her new cd coming out around Christmas.

Lisa Hahn

Melissa Gabrielson

Kevin Lay

Clifton Gray

"I auditioned for a choir by accident five years ago, and the end result was finally having an outlet for all of the singing that had been directed at the inside of my windshield for a decade. I've been enthralled with a cappella performance since watching Rockapella every afternoon on Where In The World Is Carmen Sandiego? while growing up, and am happy to have been accepted into such a fine group of singers."

Chris McClymonds

Charlie Blanton

Matthew Heath

I have enjoyed singing for as long as I can remember.  As a child, I sang in the church youth choir at Desert Palm UCC. I have played the saxophone for 11 years, but until joining the adult church choir last year, I have never sung in a structured setting.  I love music in general!  My first solo was this past Christmas Eve. I was appreciative for the opportunity to perform, it was a powerful experience for me.  I am truly honored to be a part of the Carolyn Eynon Singers.

Peter Kyhn

Bill Sheahan

My first singing experience was at the age of five.  A neighbor made a record of me singing "The Girl That I Marry”.  From that small beginning, a lifelong interest in singing began.  I graduated from DePauw University with a major in Applied Voice in 1964 and have enjoyed singing in community choirs and church choirs through the years.  One of the highlights of my college days was singing in an 18 voice ensemble, which performed for the military in Germany, France and the Far East under the auspices of the USO. 

Drew Davidson

Lonny McLung

An engineer by education & pilot by profession, Lonny has been active in music since grammar school. In high school he won the Arion Award for vocal/instrumental music excellence, then was a member of the “Singing Illini”, the Varsity Men’s Glee Club at the U. of Illinois, performing at the Brussels Worlds Fair & across Europe.  During a 30 year career as a Navy carrier based jet fighter pilot, he sang in gospel quartets & choirs around the country & participated in community theatre musicals. Lonny is currently a member of the Northridge Community Church Choir.   An aviation consultant & an avid golfer, he flies and instructs in corporate jets and sea planes.

Rick Mulder