Published by admin on Thu, 06/01/2023 - 10:45am
Dr. Natalie Douglass Grana, a hornist and educator based in Chicago, Illinois, was one of the instructors for this year's Leavenworth Alphorn Retreat weekend. She is currently on faculty at Lake Forest College, and DePaul University in Chicago. She has played in backup ensembles for musicians such as Josh Groban, Idina Menzel, and the Mannheim Steamroller. Her book, "A Singing Approach to Horn Playing", is forthcoming from Oxford University Press.
Photo by Barbara Washburn
Pictured is Kevin Rieke, President of Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce, Kevin is one of the newer players of the Leavenworth Alphorn Team. He has been playing the horn for about two months and is pictured during this year's Alphorn Retreat performance at the gazebo, Kevin is also the owner of our local Hat Shop/Woodshop.
Photo by Barbara Washburn
