Featured Feb 2025
I'm part of the VSA because I love to play and share music with others. It feels like being part of a musical family that supports each other and takes pride in our performances.
Anne grew up in Columbus, NE, and started piano lessons at age seven, continuing through college. She earned her bachelor’s in music from Grinnell College (IA) and a master’s in music from Arizona State University. A long-time Arizona resident, Anne taught general and vocal music in Scottsdale, gave private piano lessons, and served as a church organist. She was also music director for a summer theater and vice president of the AZ State Music Teachers Association. Additionally, she coordinated the homebound program for Scottsdale schools and served on the Montrose Arts Council Board after moving to Montrose in 2008.
Anne and her husband, Tom, have four children and seven grandchildren. In her free time, she enjoys reading, playing bridge, doing yoga with her daughter, and volunteering at the Hope West Heirlooms store.
Fun fact: Anne played the lead in her high school’s production of The Diary of Anne Frank.
Anne has been with the VSA since 2014, performing in the orchestra and singing in the chorus, where she also served as accompanist from 2014 to 2017.