Spring Concert 2008
University) in 1977, drawn by the Marlboro Music Festival and the vibrant folk music scene. She quickly became involved in local music events, as a music teacher to children and a pianist. Becky left town in 1982, she earned a Master’s degree in Education from Lesley College, and began her storytelling career. She traveled throughout New England, spending 200 days a year in schools as a guest artist and teacher as a New Hampshire Touring Artist. She also performed at festivals, libraries, and theatres, in New England and beyond.
She was delighted to have the chance to move back to Brattleboro in
1992 with her young daughter, Sarah, and husband, Tim Ellis. Son Jacob
joined them all in 1993. Looking for a creative path that was better
suited to family life than constant touring, and equally based on relationship
and performance, Becky founded the Brattleboro Women’s Chorus in
1996. Since returning to Brattleboro, Becky continues to teach music
to young children; she co-directs the musical at the Putney School with
long-time friend and colleague Karla Baldwin; she teaches storytelling
at Antioch New England Graduate School; she is on the staff of the Brattleboro
Music School’s Camp Allegro each July; she works as musical director
and pianist for New England Youth Theatre productions; and she continues
to offer storytelling and music performances, workshops and residencies
to children and their families, both in Brattleboro and further afield.