Principal Artistic Director - Jenny Mathers
Prior to leading the Chime Choir, Jenny was already a part of the Chime family, acting as Associate Artistic Director for a number of years during both Jayne Turner’s and Marten Visser’s Directorships. Jenny is currently the Director of Music at Korowa Anglican Girls’ School, in Glen Iris, and has had over 30 years of experience in teaching, performing and conducting music in schools and the community.
Jenny completed a Masters of Education, majoring in Choral Conducting, studying with Prof. Rodney Eichenberger and Dr. Andre Thomas at Florida State University. She has regularly taught conducting at the Australian Choral Conductors Education and Training summer schools. Jenny is currently the President of the Victorian and Tasmanian Branch of the Australian National Choral Association (ANCA) and a casual lecturer for the Graduate Education Faculty at Deakin University.
She has conducted multiple award-winning choirs, such as the top choir at State Honours Ensemble Program (SHEP) Camp for the Young Conservatorium at Griffith University, various ensembles from Southern Voices, and ANCA Honour Choirs. Her musical career has given her international opportunities, including conducting a secondary schools’ Honour Choir in Japan and touring Europe twice as a singing member of Ensemble Gombert. Jenny is passionate about Choirs and conducting, and she is delighted to be able to share her love for inspiring singers particularly now with the wonderful Chime Choir.
Jenny completed a Masters of Education, majoring in Choral Conducting, studying with Prof. Rodney Eichenberger and Dr. Andre Thomas at Florida State University. She has regularly taught conducting at the Australian Choral Conductors Education and Training summer schools. Jenny is currently the President of the Victorian and Tasmanian Branch of the Australian National Choral Association (ANCA) and a casual lecturer for the Graduate Education Faculty at Deakin University.
She has conducted multiple award-winning choirs, such as the top choir at State Honours Ensemble Program (SHEP) Camp for the Young Conservatorium at Griffith University, various ensembles from Southern Voices, and ANCA Honour Choirs. Her musical career has given her international opportunities, including conducting a secondary schools’ Honour Choir in Japan and touring Europe twice as a singing member of Ensemble Gombert. Jenny is passionate about Choirs and conducting, and she is delighted to be able to share her love for inspiring singers particularly now with the wonderful Chime Choir.