Irina Moreland was born in Russia where she attended the St. Petersburg Specialized College of Music for Gifted Children (1978-1985). In the following years she earned her Master of Musical Arts with Honorary Diploma from the world famous St. Petersburg State Conservatory (1986-1991). Her Doctor of Musical Arts (eq.) from St. Petersburg State Conservatory followed in 1992-95, as well as post graduate studies at Moscow State Conservatory (1994-1995). In 1996 she began her course of studies in America, entering the College of Music, University of Colorado at Boulder, where she received her Doctor of Musical Arts in May 2002. In academia, Irina has held the positions of Assistant Professor for the Keyboard Faculty at St. Petersburg State Conservatory; Adjunct Professor for the Colorado School of Mines Choral Department; Graduate Assistant and Accompanist in University of Colorado at Boulder. Recently, she is teaching as Affiliate Professor at Colorado Christian University. Also, she has a Faculty position at University of Colorado at Denver. As a soloist, she has successfully toured in Russia, Ukraine, Canada, England, Ireland, Austria, France and the United States at such venues as Lincoln Center in New York City. She has performed locally as a soloist with Lakewood Symphony, the Jefferson Symphony Orchestra, and the Denver Philharmonic Orchestra. We invite you to enjoy Irina’s music during worship as she accompanies the Elevation Praise Band on keyboard at our 10:30 am service.
