Lori Hermanson received her degree in Piano Performance from the University of Denver and has been performing and teaching in the Denver area for many years. She has performed as soloist with the Denver Symphony Orchestra and the Lamont Symphony, and in a variety of chamber ensembles. An active collaborator for many local singers and musicians, she also served as rehearsal pianist and musical assistant for Opera Colorado for more than 25 years. She specializes in collaborative work, and performs regularly with area choral ensembles, school groups, voice and instrumental teaching studios and churches. She is an experienced style and diction coach for singers with expertise in many languages, and also maintains an active studio of piano students.