Howard Kirstel Resume

Voice Education Major, Foothill College, Also studied voice privately for 5 years with former German Opera star Berthold Busch, 

Professional Experience:

1960's Folk singer in S.F. Bay Area, Solo(with guitar), Founder: The We Three Trio, member Mother Machree's Jug Band 

late 60's and 70's Rock band (also The We Three), 

60's and 70's member various jazz bands and ensembles

60's til present Solo Pianist/Vocalist: Cocktail Piano stylings Clubs andHotels and various venues in California and then Colorado from '79 on.

Vocalist:  member the Schola Cantorum, Roger Wagner's Master Chorale

Music Director, the San Jose Civic Light Opera, President Colorado Springs Civic Theater

Performer: Throughout the Bay Area   in the 60's and 70's, then with Civic Theater and the Fine Arts Center Repertory Company in C.S.

Published Composer, Arranger, Playwright, Lyricist, Poet, Cartoonist 

Currently performing and  teaching privately in Colorado Springs