A MUSICIAN’S HEART AND LOVE FOR COMMUNITY

Featuring Becky Kutz Osterberg. Cellist

Becky Kutz Osterberg has a musician’s heart and a love for community.  She is an acclaimed cellist who embraces music with passion and dedication.  Her cello was made in 1785 in Salisbury, England by Benjamin Banks.  She shares her music with the community through this historic instrument.

Becky is a versatile freelance musician who enjoys playing in a wide variety of ensembles and venues including Orchestra, Chamber Music, Opera, Musical Theatre, Recording Sessions and Solo Performances. And she shares her gifts and heart for many causes and organizations across Northern Colorado and Southern Wyoming.

 Becky is Principal Cellist of the Fort Collins Symphony, Principal of the Greeley Philharmonic, and a member of the Cheyenne Symphony. Other orchestra and opera ensemble performances include the Colorado Symphony, Colorado Springs Philharmonic, Boulder Philharmonic, Opera Colorado, Colorado Bach Ensemble, Larimer Chorale, Steamboat Springs, Opera Fort Collins and Pro Musica Chamber Orchestra.

 In addition to performing, Mrs. Kutz Osterberg is the Personnel Manager for the Greeley Philharmonic and from 2006 – 2019 served as the Orchestra Librarian for the Fort Collins Symphony.

 While Becky has extensive classical performance experience, she also has performed with a wide variety of artists of various genres including Josh Groban, Guns and Roses, Sarah McLachlan, Manheim Steamroller, Kaleo, Frank Sinatra Junior, Ten Tenors, Sarah Brightman, Wu-Tang Clan and a 60 city national tour with John Tesh.

 Becky is also a founding member of Synesthesia, an eclectic mix of Flute, Clarinet, Electric Cello and Ukulele playing a wide variety of musical styles including Pop, Celtic, Klezmer and Classical. They perform at both public and private events throughout Colorado and Wyoming.

 Becky received her B.M. in Cello Performance from the University of Southern California as a student of Ron Leonard, retired Principal of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and her M.M. in Cello Performance from the University of Akron, Ohio where she studied with Michael Haber and Richard Weiss. Additionally she studied Orchestral Excerpts and post graduate work with Daniel Rothmuller, retired Associate Principal of the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

 Her performance and educational experiences, also make Becky a dedicated instructor.  Her instructional experience includes teaching and ensemble coaching for more than 25 years. She has an established private cello studio in Fort Collins and Steamboat Springs. She has coached cello and chamber music at various summer festivals including Western State in Gunnison, CSU in Fort Collins and Arrowbear Music Camp in Southern California where she has also co-conducted both Elementary and Intermediate Orchestra Sessions.

G.L.O.B.A.L. Justice has been pleased to feature Becky and her cello performances at both our Women Empowering Women: Justice & Leadership Forum in March 2021 and our 7th Anniversary Celebration in September 2021.

COWBOY ROOTS & MUSICAL TRUTH

Featuring Lacy Jo, Vocalist/Guitarist

Lacy Jo is a vocalist and guitarist who had deep roots in the Eastern Plains of Colorado.  She grew up in a farming and ranching family raising cattle and horses. There is no place she loves more than the open space of their ranch.  With much of her family being professional cowboys, she naturally loves the cowboy lifestyle. 

But her music has allowed her to expand beyond her cowboy roots and reach many other areas and communities.  Lacy started her life as an athlete, playing competitive volleyball for many years.  A serious injury led her to change her path to music.  In doing so, she intentionally forged a musical style that does not fit one particular category. She doesn’t limit herself to one genre.  Instead she writes from her heart. She feels her job is to write music that is honest and true.  That honesty and truth has resonated with audiences in diverse settings from bars and festivals, to churches and special events

From the beginning of her musical career, she has had one focus and mission: to inspire and encourage.  Through her music she hopes to reassure others that they are not alone in their battles. She wants to encourage those who are reaching for their “big dream.”  Many of her audiences have been moved by her music so much that individuals have reached out to her after concerts to share their struggles and be encouraged by Lacy’s support.

Lacy is especially motivated to provide support for the purpose of suicide prevention.  When her own family experienced the loss of a loved one to suicide, she set out to provide music that would inform the community about this concern, and also provide encouragement and resources to those who are struggling.  Her heart is to share her story, her music, and this encouragement across the state and country.

G.L.O.B.A.L. Justice was pleased to feature Lacy Jo at our 7th Anniversary Celebration.  And we are looking forward to partnering with Lacy Jo for an upcoming university concert series on suicide prevention.