Meet the Staff
Jenny Mathers
Principal Artistic Director
Prior to leading 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. She has enjoyed many forms of music making including playing the clarinet (L.Mus.A), accompanying students on the piano (A.Mus.A) and singing (A.Mus.A) in choirs.
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 (ACCET) 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, including 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.
As Associate Musical Director, Jenny wrote that “she loves working with Chime and enjoys their incredible musicianship, work ethic and also their relational approach”. It was a logical step to apply for the role of Principal Artistic Director. While mindful of the wonderful legacy left by all of the previous conductors, she is excited to have been given the opportunity to keep striving for excellence.
Principal Artistic Director
Prior to leading 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. She has enjoyed many forms of music making including playing the clarinet (L.Mus.A), accompanying students on the piano (A.Mus.A) and singing (A.Mus.A) in choirs.
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 (ACCET) 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, including 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.
As Associate Musical Director, Jenny wrote that “she loves working with Chime and enjoys their incredible musicianship, work ethic and also their relational approach”. It was a logical step to apply for the role of Principal Artistic Director. While mindful of the wonderful legacy left by all of the previous conductors, she is excited to have been given the opportunity to keep striving for excellence.
Rosa Hwang
Principal Accompanist
Rosa holds a Bachelor of Music from Monash University and a Licentiate Diploma in piano. She is currently an accompanist at Wesley College (Glen Waverley), Kilbreda College, Bendigo Chorale and The Australian Ballet School. Previously she has accompanied the Monash University Choral Society and the Yarra Valley Singers, and taught piano at Chairo Christian School (Pakenham).
Rosa enjoys playing a variety of music genres, and has recently freelanced as a pit orchestra musician for Australasian Orchestra, Lyric Opera, "Schools on Stage" and school musical productions. For a number of years she worked with students to prepare them for AMEB, VCE and university exams, and she also regularly performs with flautist Kelsy De Prada for recitals and fundraising concerts.
Rosa loves helping choirs, ensembles and students create a wonderful, confident and unified sound through constant learning and building relationships. She hopes to be an asset to Chime's long history of excellent choral singing, and is looking forward to their 40th Anniversary celebrations and participation in the World Choir Games in New Zealand this year.
Principal Accompanist
Rosa holds a Bachelor of Music from Monash University and a Licentiate Diploma in piano. She is currently an accompanist at Wesley College (Glen Waverley), Kilbreda College, Bendigo Chorale and The Australian Ballet School. Previously she has accompanied the Monash University Choral Society and the Yarra Valley Singers, and taught piano at Chairo Christian School (Pakenham).
Rosa enjoys playing a variety of music genres, and has recently freelanced as a pit orchestra musician for Australasian Orchestra, Lyric Opera, "Schools on Stage" and school musical productions. For a number of years she worked with students to prepare them for AMEB, VCE and university exams, and she also regularly performs with flautist Kelsy De Prada for recitals and fundraising concerts.
Rosa loves helping choirs, ensembles and students create a wonderful, confident and unified sound through constant learning and building relationships. She hopes to be an asset to Chime's long history of excellent choral singing, and is looking forward to their 40th Anniversary celebrations and participation in the World Choir Games in New Zealand this year.
Marten Visser
Past-Principal Artistic Director
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Marten Visser is the immediate past-Principal Artistic Director with Chime Choir.
Marten holds a Bachelor of Music with major studies in Vocal Performance and Choral Conducting and Marten holds a Bachelor of Music with major studies in Vocal Performance and Choral Conducting and also post graduate studies in Education & Christian Ministry. He studied Choral Conducting with Andrew Wailes (Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Chorale), Dr Ian Burk (Australian Catholic University) and Dr Geoffrey Cox (St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Melbourne). He has also participated in Choral Master classes with Dr Rodney Eichenberger (Florida State University), Dr Andree Thomas (Florida State University) and Assoc Prof. Carl Crossin OAM (Elder Conservatorium). Marten studied voice performance and vocal pedagogy with Loris Synan (Monash University) and Susan Breen-Clark (The University of Melbourne).
Marten is currently the Director of Music at St Margaret's and Berwick Grammar School, a leading school for Choral Music and Music Education. Previously, he was the Leader of Performing Arts and Head of Vocal and Choral Studies at Wantirna College, Melbourne.
Marten has worked as a guest conductor, consultant, and adjudicator with the National Institute for Performing Arts Australia, The Australian Children's Choir, the Mildura Eisteddfod, the Jubilate Choir Melbourne, Presbyterian Ladies’ College, Gippsland Grammar School, Haileybury College, Donvale Christian College, The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority, and the North Eastern Victorian Regional Education Office.
Marten took over the Artistic Direction of Chime Choir in 2012, after a brief stint as Assistant Artistic Director under Jayne Turner. After many influential years as Chime's musical leader, Marten has recently stepped down as Principal Artistic Director but looks forward to maintaining his close association with Chime and assisting the choir's continuing development.
Past-Principal Artistic Director
www.martenvisser.com
Marten Visser is the immediate past-Principal Artistic Director with Chime Choir.
Marten holds a Bachelor of Music with major studies in Vocal Performance and Choral Conducting and Marten holds a Bachelor of Music with major studies in Vocal Performance and Choral Conducting and also post graduate studies in Education & Christian Ministry. He studied Choral Conducting with Andrew Wailes (Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Chorale), Dr Ian Burk (Australian Catholic University) and Dr Geoffrey Cox (St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Melbourne). He has also participated in Choral Master classes with Dr Rodney Eichenberger (Florida State University), Dr Andree Thomas (Florida State University) and Assoc Prof. Carl Crossin OAM (Elder Conservatorium). Marten studied voice performance and vocal pedagogy with Loris Synan (Monash University) and Susan Breen-Clark (The University of Melbourne).
Marten is currently the Director of Music at St Margaret's and Berwick Grammar School, a leading school for Choral Music and Music Education. Previously, he was the Leader of Performing Arts and Head of Vocal and Choral Studies at Wantirna College, Melbourne.
Marten has worked as a guest conductor, consultant, and adjudicator with the National Institute for Performing Arts Australia, The Australian Children's Choir, the Mildura Eisteddfod, the Jubilate Choir Melbourne, Presbyterian Ladies’ College, Gippsland Grammar School, Haileybury College, Donvale Christian College, The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority, and the North Eastern Victorian Regional Education Office.
Marten took over the Artistic Direction of Chime Choir in 2012, after a brief stint as Assistant Artistic Director under Jayne Turner. After many influential years as Chime's musical leader, Marten has recently stepped down as Principal Artistic Director but looks forward to maintaining his close association with Chime and assisting the choir's continuing development.