Viva la Musica!

Shulamit Hoffmann | President Shulamit Hoffmann

David Silber | Vice-President
David Silber is a Group Chair at Vistage International. In this capacity he serves as an executive coach to the CEOs of small and medium-sized businesses. A three-time CEO/President himself, he has worked in a variety of industries including consumer packaged goods, specialty retailing, book publishing, business services and the not-for-profit sector. He holds law and business degrees from Oxford and Harvard respectively. Hobbies include bridge, opera, genealogy, travel and singing.

Cheryl Allen | Secretary

Therese Curotto |

As a visual Artist, Teacher, Designer, Therese Curotto has worked in this community and San Francisco for thirty years. It has been her privilege to become a member of Viva la Musica. For nine years the compelling music, Artistic direction, and inspiring choristers have kept her involved.

Amy Jervis |
Amy Jervis holds a Ph.D. in classics from Stanford University. She has worked as a teacher, researcher, naming and branding consultant, writer, and editor. She earned an "A" in Driver's Ed, which turned out to the most important qualification for her current career as a parent of two. In addition to being a dead language junkie, she enjoys cooking, reading, gardening, and cats.

Anna Khaydarova | Accompanist
Anna Khaydarova received her Bachelor’s degree with honors from Tashkent State University, Uzbekistan, in 2002 and her Master’s degree from Notre Dame De Namur University in 2005. In 2001 she won second prize in the Bartok-Prokofiev-Kabalevsky International Piano Competition in Redford, Virginia, and in 2003 she won the NDNU Concerto Competition and performed Prokofiev First Piano Concerto with the Redwood Symphony. In addition to the vital role she plays as Viva la Musica accompanist, Ms. Khaydarova is Music Director at Island United Church and her private teaching studio is located in San Mateo.

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