Sphere Board of Directors
Nina Fronjian, Board President,
Musician Representative to the Board
Violinst
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The most meaningful part of serving on the Sphere Board for me is getting to see how Sphere concerts come to life behind the scenes far before the first rehearsal! There are so many moving parts that help us musicians get to share what we do on stage and I am grateful to be a part of all that.
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I've been serving as a Musician Representative on the Board since 2024. When I'm not playing a Sphere concert, I'm likely playing somewhere else, cooking, or spending time outdoors.
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Sara Keith, Board Vice President and Secretary
Manager of Volunteer Services and In-Kind Giving at Colorado Coalition for the Homeless
I chose to serve on the Sphere board after seeing the impact of their outreach efforts through my work at Colorado Coalition for the Homeless. Sphere brings the magic and joy of their concerts directly to people who may not otherwise have access to live musical performances. I have seen our clients be entranced listening to haunting melodies by lesser known composers followed by toe tapping and singing along to popular well-known songs.
When not enjoying Sphere’s music, you will find me listening to an eclectic mix of musical genres on my own, often while obsessing over a jigsaw puzzle or knitting yet another unwearable item.
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Sara Parkinson, Board Treasurer
Executive Director, Longmont Symphony Orchestra
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I joined the Sphere board because I was looking for a meaningful way to give back to my community and support the musicians who make Colorado such a vibrant place to live. This is my first year serving on the board, and I'm inspired by Sphere's commitment to creating unique opportunities for musicians and bringing great live music to our wider community.
I work as Director of Development at Parlando School of Musical Arts in Boulder, and I also perform as a pianist and conductor across the Front Range.
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Angie Dombrowski, Board Member
CEO Con Brio Ensemble
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The reason I joined the Sphere board is because I think it's important to be a contributing member of my community, as a performer, an audience member, a volunteer, and now, a board member. I actually performed in a Sphere concert during the organization's first seasons and since then, have attended the May concert sets the last three years, as my students had the incredible opportunity to collaborate with the ensemble. Passion radiates from Sphere Ensemble's leadership and musicians alike and I am honored to join the board for this special organization.
I am a violinist with the Central City Opera and Opera Colorado orchestras, and perform frequently with Colorado Symphony. I have been a dedicated educator for the past 25 years and recently founded a chamber orchestra for talented young musicians called Con Brio Ensemble. When I'm not involved in musical adventures, I enjoy spending time with my husband and three children, gardening, and cooking.
Jake Saunders, Musician Representative to the Board
Cellist
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I am proud to serve on Sphere Ensemble's Board. I believe in the mission of Sphere, the people realizing that mission, and the potential impact of the organization’s vision. I've been a Sphere Ensemble Cellist since 2019 and have always sought to contribute to the organization behind the scenes and beyond the stage; serving on the Board is another extension of this commitment. I'm concurrently a Board Member of MING Studios, a contemporary artists' residency and gallery in Boise, Idaho, Secretary Treasurer of the Greater Idaho Musicians Association (AFM Local 423), and have more than a decade of
experience leading grassroots arts organizations. I'm happy to contribute my artistic perspective and administrative experience to Sphere Ensemble!
Dr Jake Saunders serves as Associate Principal Cello with the Boise Philharmonic, where he also performs as a member of the Boise Philharmonic String Quartet. He is a tenured cellist with Oregon Ballet Theatre (Portland, OR) and Sphere Ensemble (Denver, CO). A passionate and omnivorous chamber musician, Saunders has contributed to Idaho’s music community through the creation and leadership of innovative ensembles, including Thirdspace Quartet, Boise Cello Collective, and 208 ensemble. Saunders mentors a diverse private cello studio and is Cello Instructor at Northwest Nazarene University. Beyond the concert stage or teaching studio, you'll find me at the climbing gym, working in the garden, exploring Idaho's mountains, or
making coffee.
​Terry McDonnell, Board Member
Consulting Manager, Avanade ​
Interested in joining the board? Contact info@sphereensemble.org or fill out the form below expressing your interest!
Our board is committed to our mission: Engaging diverse communities with string ensemble music through the performance of our innovative arrangements, education, and outreach.
