Biography

Becky Kutz Osterberg is an active freelance musician throughout Northeast Colorado and Southern Wyoming including Orchestra, Opera, Chamber Music, Musicals, Solo Performances and Recording Sessions.

    She is Principal 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.

   Mrs. Kutz Osterberg received her B.M. in Cello Performance from the University of Southern California as a student of Ron Leonard, former 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.

   In addition to her classical experiences, she has performed with a wide variety of artists including Josh Groban, Guns and Roses, Sarah McLachlan, Manheim Steamroller, Kaleo, Frank Sinatra Junior, Ten Tenors, Sarah Brightman and a 60 city national tour with John Tesh.

   Mrs. Kutz Osterberg is a founding member of Synesthesia, an eclectic mix of Flute, Clarinet, Electric Cello and Percussion 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.  Information on upcoming public performances can be found at: www.facebook.com/unionofsenses   

   Her instructional experience includes teaching and ensemble coaching for more than 25 years. Mrs. Kutz Osterberg is available to teach all ages and abilities at her private cello studio in Fort Collins and 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.

   Mrs. Kutz Osterberg is currently the Personnel Manager for the Greeley Philharmonic and from 2006 – 2019 served as the Orchestra Librarian for the Fort Collins Symphony. She is also available to contract musicians in any ensemble size from solo to full orchestra.

   Please contact her to inquire about rates, lessons or event booking.