JANAY BIRD*, Legacy Director, is a proud alumna of the Colorado Children's Chorale, currently directs Legacy, the high school alumni choir within the CCC, and serves as a Music Assistant for Tour Choir. Since her graduation in 2002, Janay has been deeply involved with the Chorale, contributing as a Music Assistant for various choirs including Apprentice Choir and Aplausos. Janay is the former choir director of Erie High School and now holds the position of Fine Arts Coordinator for St. Vrain Valley Schools, where she proudly supports art, theater, and music programs across the district. She is a member of NAfME and ADCA, actively attending state and regional conferences, as well as professional development clinics. She served on the Colorado All State Choir Board for eight years, and currently serves on the CHSAA Music Committee. A Colorado native, she possesses both a Bachelor's and a Master’s degree in Music Education from the University of Colorado, Boulder - Go Buffs!