About Melinda Beyers

A choral conductor and soprano, Melinda earned her Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance from Marylhurst University. She studied voice with Nancy Olson-Chatalas, Sister Claudia Foltz and Dr. Ewan Mitton. She has been a soloist for the Orange County Master Chorale, the Pensacola and the Morehead Oratorio Societies, and the Marylhurst Chorale and has performed from Okinawa, Japan to Carnegie Hall, NYC. Upon founding the Oregon City Youth Chorus in 1991, Melinda began attending conducting seminars and has studied with Rodney Eichenberger and Dr. Axel Theimer. She has also worked with Lisa Popeil of The Voiceworks Method.

In addition to conducting Encore women's vocal ensemble, Melinda conducts a youth choir for home-schooled children through Linkup. Melinda also sings with Voce Bella, a women's ensemble largely comprised of professional musicians.

Featured Soloist
Orange County Master Chorale
Okinawa Choral Society
Marylhurst University Orchestra
Pensacola Florida Oratorial Society

Choral Work
Jonathan Griffith Singers at Carnegie Hall, Soloist
Founder & Director, Oregon City Children’s Choirs (Debut Choir, Cantabile Choir)

Education
Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance Concentration, Marylhurst University
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, Western Oregon University

Experience
11 years voice teaching and choral conducting experience