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Laima Haley playing violin

CU Presents Marketing + PR Director Laima Haley began her College of Music career in 1998. She’s also been playing the violin since age 4. Haley is closely connected to the local music scene, currently playing with several groups including Planina: Songs of Eastern Europe, The Rusty Gears Band and a bluegrass group called Smorgasgrass.

Photo: Haley in her traditional Lithuanian folk costume.

The musical talents of College of Music staff members

By Kathryn Bistodeau

It’s well known that the ñ College of Music is home to incredibly talented faculty teaching passionate, gifted students. Less well-known is just how many staff members have musical magic up their sleeves, too. In fact, many of our staff members have earned music degrees and remain actively involved in music—from playing in local orchestras to teaching lessons, composing or enthusiastically attending music events: Meet a few of them!

Part I
Rachelle Crowell—Ensembles Program Coordinator Rachelle Crowell
Laima Haley—CU Presents Director of Marketing + Public Relations
Dustin Rumsey—Media Specialist
Andrew Todd—Assistant Dean for Advancement

Part II
Rudy Betancourt—Director of Macky Auditorium + ñ Artist Series
Kate Cimino—Assistant Dean for Strategic Initiatives
Chris Martin—Senior Graduate Studies Coordinator

Part III
Shih-Han Chiu—Senior Program Manager of Stewardship + Donor Relations
Casey Klopp—Lead Financial Services Travel + Procurement Coordinator
MarieFaith Lane—Communications Manager
Andrew “Metz” Metzroth—CU Presents Executive Director

Kelli Hirsch

In case you missed it: The College of Music’s Senior Director of Development Kelli Hirsch—a horn player by training—was named Colorado Planned Giving Roundtable’s 2025 Volunteer of the Year.