Arianne Thomas became our conductor in Fall 2022. 

Ari is a devoted conductor, educator, and performer, and she is very excited to direct Masterworks Chorale!
A native of Colorado, born into a musical family, her passion for music began at a young age. She studied voice and flute at Colorado State University, where she earned her Bachelor of Music degree with a concentration in Education in 2011. While at CSU, Ari was principal flute in CSU’s Symphony Orchestra and Wind Symphony and soprano in Concert Choir and Chamber Choir.
Ari has experience working with musicians of all ages, from preschool to adulthood. She taught elementary general music and high school choir in Lewis-Palmer School District in CO. Additionally, Ari directed the adult choir at Tri-Lakes United Methodist Church and taught private lessons.
An advocate for music education, she has been an active member of CMEA and NAfME, and she served on the Colorado All State Choir Board. Ari has performed as both a singer and a flute player in elite ensembles, including the Colorado Springs Chorale, Colorado Bach Ensemble, Colorado Vocal Arts Ensemble, and Master Chorale of Tampa Bay. In addition to musical activities, Ari enjoys spending time with her husband, Ray, and their 3-year-old identical twin boys, Tre and Rowan.