Guiding harmonies
At A Child’s Song, our Board of Directors is the compass that steers our voyage. Comprised of dedicated visionaries, they tirelessly work to nurture, expand, and evolve our mission. Their collective wisdom and commitment ensure that we remain attuned to our goal of fostering a love for music in every child, making melodies that matter for generations to come.
Board president
Andy Hall
Andy is also a parent of a student at ACS
More about Andy
Andy has been exposed to both music and non-profits throughout his life. Growing up in Fort Collins, CO he would listen to his grandmother play the piano, attend many community concerts, see his mother play in a community concert band, and he played percussion in every band offered in school, and even created a few of his own. This culminated in playing in a popular Afro-Latin percussion group.
After earning a degree in biological science, Andy began a career in animal behavior, working in zoos, wildlife centers, and animal shelters. The desire to build better programs to reach the communities and further the goals of the non-profit organizations lead him to pursue a Master in Business Administration. This increased his ability to help organizations create successful strategies and programs that benefitted their mission and goals.
Andy has been an active member, and selected for the board of directors, of several non-profit organizations over the past 25 years, including the Front Range Avian Society, High Plains Environmental Center, International Association of Avian Trainers & Educators, Colorado Hawking Club, Northglenn Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, and joined A Child’s Song board in early 2019.
board vice president/treasurer
Toby Gallegos
Toby also serves as the President of the Boulder Guitar Society
More about Toby Gallegos
Toby Gallegos is president of GRG Consulting LLC, a business coaching and consulting firm that specializes in small and family-owned businesses. Toby has a life-long love of music that spans several genres. In junior high school, he was the student conductor for both the choir and band. His first instrument was the recorder and he played the baritone horn for several years in his school’s concert band. Toby is an amateur guitarist, starting at age 15 hoping to attract girls. It finally worked, and his wife of 45 years still enjoys hearing him play. Toby is a graduate of Colorado College, where he was introduced to classical guitar. Toby is President of the Boulder Guitar Society (www.boulderguitarsociety.org). Toby serves on the board at A Child’s Song because he was drawn to the passion and dedication of its teachers and wants to support them as they instill in their students a life-long love of music.
administrator
Michelle Reeves
Michelle is also a parent of a student at ACS
More about Michelle Reeves
Michelle Reeves is an internal medicine physician working as a hospitalist at Presbyterian St. Luke’s hospital. Music has always been an important part of Michelle’s life. She received a voice scholarship while attending CSU for her undergraduate degree and continues to sing, play guitar and ukulele when time allows.
She started bringing her daughter, who was born prematurely, to the early childhood education programs at A Child’s Song since her little one was 5 months old. She has found the programs at A Child’s Song immensely beneficial for her daughter’s cognitive, motor and social development. She looks forward to participating in family piano lessons when her daughter is old enough.
Michelle fully believes in the therapeutic and healing benefits of music. She serves on the board in order to support our mission of bringing music to all.
Board member
Sierra Taylor
Sierra is an Early Childhood Preschool Teacher and former student at ACS
More about Sierra
Sierra Taylor comes from a very musical family – seven siblings – and Mom and Dad! She has over nine years working with children and wore many “hats” while working at A Child’s Song. She obtained an Early Childhood Certification and is currently working as a teacher at a local preschool. Sierra started training in voice and piano at an early age and continued her education through the University of Northern Colorado. She has performing experience in both voice and piano. Sierra is very active in her church and has been a teacher there for several years. She is a voracious reader and enjoys her quiet time. She says that one fun fact about her is that she doesn’t like chocolate!
board member
Lynn Wohler
Lynn is a retired music teacher and grandparent of a student at ACS.
More about Lynn
Lynn has a BM and a MM in Theory and Composition. He taught band, orchestra, music arts, choir, and computers for the Aurora Public Schools, Aurora, CO, for 29 years before retiring. His main musical instrument is the piano. As a classically trained pianist, he has accompanied many recitals, both in college and in the public sector. As a jazz pianist, he has played in many venues, from solo to big band. He believes that everyone can benefit from being involved in music, whether a performer or a consumer. He is a strong proponent of music therapy.
emeritus board member
Marc Trost
Marc also serves as the Director of Donor Business Relations at ACS
More about Marc
Marc Trost has previously been the Chair of the ACS Board of Directors and also Chair of its Strategic Planning Committee. He joined the ACS Board in 2014. Marc is a past Certified Internal Auditor, Chartered Bank Auditor, a member of the Association of
Public Communication Officials (APCO) and a past member of the National Board of Realtors. Beginning in 1985, Marc held senior positions as a hospital board member, a retirement/medical senior center, a financial charitable foundation, and a local homeless advocacy charity. Marc has advanced finance, accounting, and social sciences degrees from the University of Denver and the University of Colorado. His
over forty-year career included banking, real estate, government emergency communications contract management, and 5 years as an FDIC regulator. He retired from Wells Fargo in 2020 after a total of 28 years with the bank as an auditor and compliance/risk manager. He is President of a company that manages a portfolio of real estate properties in two states. Marc is a strong believer that “Music
Grows Brains” and that offering children and adults broad opportunities to experience
music and motion provides the foundation of a lifetime of learning and enjoyment.
“Except for a few formative years, music has always been my life. It hasn’t changed me, rather it has shaped who I have become.”
Lynn Wohler
Board member & grandparent of ACS student, claire
Change Lives Through Music
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Board of Directors Requirements at A Child's Song:
Commitment to Our Mission: Passionately believe in and support the vision and goals of fostering a love for music in every human regardless of age or ability.
Time Commitment: Dedicate the necessary time for regular board meetings, committee tasks, and special organizational events.
Relevant Expertise: Possess specific skills or backgrounds beneficial to our music education mission, such as experience in education, arts management, law, marketing, finance, or community outreach.
Ethical Standards: Uphold and exemplify high ethical values and practices that resonate with our organization’s ethos.
Leadership Attributes: Offer strategic insights, make informed decisions, and foster a collaborative environment.
Financial Contribution: Willingness to contribute personally or aid in fundraising endeavors to ensure our organization’s sustainability.
No Major Conflicts of Interest: Ensure that personal or business interests don’t compromise the best interests of A Child’s Song.
Sound Judgment: Provide valuable counsel and thoughtful decisions for the betterment of our school.
Effective Communication: Engage positively in discussions, offer constructive feedback, and foster strong relationships with fellow board members.
Celebrate Diversity: Embrace varied backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints, reflecting the diverse community we serve.
Participation in Training: Attend orientation sessions or training programs related to our organization’s goals and governance.
Compliance Understanding: Familiarize oneself with the legal and regulatory landscape of nonprofit music schools and ensure adherence to governance standards.
Networking Capabilities: Utilize personal or professional networks to benefit A Child’s Song, whether through partnerships, sponsorships, or expanding our outreach.
Tenure Considerations: Serve for the stipulated term and respect any term limits, ensuring fresh insights and perspectives for the organization.
Potential board members should carefully consider these requirements to ensure they can fully contribute to and support the mission of A Child’s Song.
