actively breaking down socioeconomic & generational barriers by providing quality music experiences for all

STAFF

Cody Goetz seeks to bolster Mundi Project’s presence throughout Utah. He looks to enhance the quality of life of all Mundi Project participants by co-creating opportunities with community partners for expanded program access in music education and performance. As an educator, he places an emphasis on discovering student artistry through process-based development of pianistic excellence and creating community through music.

Education: Master of Music in Piano Performance & Pedagogy and Certificate in Arts Administration from University of Colorado Boulder, Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance with an additional major in Spanish from University of Wisconsin Madison.

Matt Mitchell, Community Coordinator, brings much needed musical experiences to our community. Having worked with music and theatre venues, classical and contemporary musicians, music nonprofits, and sound engineers across Utah, Matt understands how important it is to support musicians and advocate for the value they bring to our lives. He uses his role with Mundi Project to bring meaningful and inspiring performances to Utah’s communities that need them the most, and helps our partners expand their impact with music programming.

Education: Bachelor of Arts in Music, Minor in Sound Production/Engineering from Weber State University

Dylan Thomas believes strongly that discovering our individual voices through music can change our lives for the better. As a trained vocalist and voice instructor, Dylan has seen firsthand the impact that quality music education can have on individuals, families, and communities. As Program Coordinator, he works to ensure that Mundi Project’s programs fulfills its purpose of providing quality music experiences for all. He seeks to work with community partners to expand Mundi Project programs in order to serve as many people as possible.

Education: Associate of Arts in Spanish and Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from Weber State University

TEACHING ARTISTS

Audrey Christensen is a soprano vocalist who enjoys performing on stage and teaching in her studio. Motivated by a passion for communicating with others through music and song, Audrey has been pursuing voice and performing for over 10 years, most recently performing operas while attending an opera program in Italy. While her education emphasizes opera performance, she has performed various other genres including jazz and musical theater. Audrey seeks to encourage and inspire other young singers to unlock their musical potential and have fun as they discover their own voice. 

Education: Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from Weber State University

Laura Berg Seipert is a board certified music therapist and Utah State University Alumna. Her past work includes a music therapy intern position at the University Hospitals in Cleveland, OH, and a music therapist position for Avow Hospice in Naples, FL. She now runs her own private practice, The Mindful Voice Teacher, where she provides therapy-focused voice and guitar lessons. She also provides tools and resources for teachers; empowering them to be confident and capable allies to their students. Laura is excited to be a part of the Mundi Project team!

Education: Degree in Music Therapy from Utah State University

Dylan Thomas believes strongly that discovering our individual voices through music can change our lives for the better. This belief has motivated him to not only teach others to sing and play the piano, but to find their voice and themselves in the process. Though a classically trained baritone vocalist, Dylan has interest in a variety of musical styles and seeks to help his students excel in whatever genres interest them. Dylan has performed through Utah Opera, Weber State University, NEXT Ensemble, and various theaters in genres such as opera, musical theatre, and jazz.

Education: Associate of Arts in Spanish and Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from Weber State University

Pianist Beth VanDam has been studying music since age four and teaching since age eleven. One of Utah’s most preeminent emerging pianists, she has won numerous competitions and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Music degree with an emphasis in Piano Performance on scholarship at Brigham Young University where she studies with Dr. Ralph van der Beek and Dr. Stephen Beus. As both a performer and teacher, Beth’s passion is helping others to find connection and community through music, and has led her to seek out ways to involve herself in the community as much as possible. In addition to music, Beth loves reading good books, baking bread, and spending time with her parents and eight siblings whenever she gets the chance.

Erika Qureshi is a freelancer, music educator, and private instructor based in Sandy, UT. As President and Co-Founder of the Utah Double Reed Society and Double Reed Utah Federation of Music Clubs, Erika is passionate in building community for aspiring musicians. A strong advocate for the healing ability of music, Dr. Qureshi is actively working to provide more musical opportunities to the senior community of Utah. Additionally, Erika has been collaborating with medical physicians and musicians to build a program that brings music to hospital patients in Uganda.

Education: Degrees in oboe performance from the University of Utah (DMA), Brigham Young University (MM), and University of Colorado at Boulder (BM).

Lindsay Whitney believes that everyone should have a safe place to express and heal themselves, and music is one of the best ways to do that. She has taught voice and piano lessons for seven years, and knows that every student has their own beautiful voice and artistry that the world should hear. Lindsay has been a lifelong participant of choirs, has been in several productions in Utah and has also spent some time in Italy performing in opera programs; she enjoys singing, playing, and listening to many styles of music including classical, music theater, jazz, and anything in between.

Education: Master of Music in Vocal Performance from Brigham Young University, Bachelor’s Vocal Performance from Brigham Young University – Idaho