Article by Mary Woods
Local Arts – December 2001 – Colorado Central Magazine
WHERE IN THE WORLD could a neophyte violinist and wannabee-Texas-fiddler be welcomed into the ranks of a serious classical orchestra? The same place where teachers, miners, nurses, librarians, veterinarians, attorneys, students, retired military, media professionals, and oh yes, professional musicians, also devote their time and creative skills to producing orchestral music.
In the Upper Arkansas Valley. In the Alpine Orchestra.