Our Team

Executive Director and Children's Chorus Director

 She began singing, dancing, acting and playing piano by age 5. Kelly has also played percussion, guitar and clarinet. Her education and career in art history and music history has given her the opportunity to serve the creative community and work with all different kinds of people, including youth. As a young choral student, Kelly was accepted in both the California State Honor Choir and the National Honor Choir. As a vocalist, she has trained with some of the finest coaches from San Francisco Conservatory of Music, San Francisco State University, American Institute of Musical Studies and the San Francisco Opera. Her vocal versatility has allowed her to perform in several genres including choir, rock, theater and opera over four decades in five countries. She has played many wonderful roles which include: Sandy, Christine, Aida, Josephine and Cogsworth. Kelly is a private instructor with over 30 years of experience. She is a wife and homeschool mom of three children. 

Guitar Instructor and Ensemble Director

 At an early age, Cody became interested in the guitar. As a homeschooler, music was an outlet for expression. With nearly 15 years of practice and performance experience, he is a master of the classical guitar. Cody has won many guitar festivals and competitions. He has studied with instructors from Redlands, Riverside City College, Cal State Fullerton and Pepperdine University. He is an adjunct professor at Riverside City College and California Baptist University. Cody recently completed his second master’s degree in classical guitar performance. 

Treble, Show Choir and Chamber Singers Director

 Ashley has been teaching piano and voice for over 20 years. She has worked as a director in children’s theater. As an education specialist, choir director and general music teacher in Southern California, she has inspired many students to continue performing and teaching music into adulthood. She was brought up in a strong choral tradition which allowed her to perform at an advanced level, compete at festivals and travel. That experience has had a lifelong impact on her. Ashley studied vocal performance and music education in college. She has her credential and master’s degree from California Baptist University. Now serving as a professor at CBU, she is helping to raise up new and exceptional music educators. Ashley is a dedicated wife and homeschool mother to two children. 

Percussion Instructor and Ensemble Director

 Bobby began playing percussion in an elementary band, quickly graduating to marching band and kit drumming. With over 40 years of drum and percussion experience as well as 25 years as a guitarist and worship leader, he has performance background in marching, rock, worship, Latin, African, pop, jazz and punk. He is a well-rounded musician who also sings, plays keyboard and bass and composes as well. Some of his music has been featured in worship and events throughout Southern California. Over the years, Bobby has played with several bands as both a drummer and guitarist. For the past 20 years he has worked in public education. His previous service as both a volunteer and board member with other non-profit organizations gives him the experience to be a great asset to Inland Young Musicians. Bobby also has an educational background in religious studies and pastoral ministry. He is a husband and father to three children.