Ana Gonzales bio

Ana Gonzalez de Jorgenson grew up in Mexico in a family who loved music. When she was a kid, she listened to many classical music and older Boleros. In addition, she was a fan of the traditional romance ballads as well as ranchero. Ana enjoys tangos operas and other theatrical performances. Ana started learning how to sing and play music in the early years alongside her mother. She received more formal training in singing at the age of 16 old, under the legendary Mexican Tenor Flavio BECARRA. She furthered her training in music through the School of Music of Guadalajara University, then at the School of Sacred Music, Toluca. When she was a student, as well as a young professional at the time in Mexico City and Guadalajara she was a member of several chamber ensembles as well as choruses. In 2000 she moved into in the United States and sang with the Fort Lauderdale Symphony Chorus. Then, in 2007, she returned to her current home in Southern California. She is currently performing the traditional Latin American songs at private occasions as a soloist. As an instructor and performer in the local area the passion for art and music has her active in a variety of projects. Ana was a former part of the Community Chorus of Redlands (as well as Inland Master Chorale) and Performance Loft. Ana hopes, by sharing her knowledge of Latin American traditional songs, to instill a passion, particularly for the young generation in keeping the music alive.