Reno 2011 - Program Book

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Jennifer Tibben
Artistic committee
Jennifer Tibben currently maintains an active
private voice studio in the Reno area
and serves as the choir director at Damonte
Ranch High School. She is also a member
of the faculty at the University of Nevada,
Reno, serving as a voice instructor. She received
her MM in Vocal Performance from
UNR in May 1997. She received her BA from
Gustavus Adolphus College, May 1992, with
majors in music and biology.
As a conductor, Jennifer serves as the Artistic
Director and conductor of Bella Voce, a select
community women’s choral ensemble.
She has received a Sierra Arts Foundation
grant for her work with Bella Voce. She also
currently conducts the adult choir at Lutheran
Church of the Good Shepherd, founded
a community men’s ensemble, Orfeo, and
serves as the chorus director for the Reno
Philharmonic Chorus. Jennifer has sung
opera roles with UNR Lyric Opera, as well as
with Nevada Opera. She has also served as
soloist with the Reno Chamber Orchestra,
Reno Baroque Ensemble and with the Reno
Philharmonic Orchestra. She is a frequent
recitalist in the area. She lives in Reno with
their two delightful children, Grace (12) and
Noah (9).