Norther Zone Nevada Music Education Association

Jennifer Tibben is Department Chair and Director of Choirs at Damonte Ranch High School, Washoe County School District’s Performing Arts Center signature program, directing four choirs and teaching AP Music Theory. She has been named 2022 Music Educator of the Year by the Nevada Music Educators Association (NMEA). As a conductor, Jennifer serves as the artistic director and conductor of Bella Voce women’s vocal ensemble and the director of the Reno Philharmonic Chorus. In addition, she conducts the adult choir at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd. Jennifer has sung opera roles with UNR Lyric Opera, as well as with Nevada Opera. She has also served as soloist with TOCCATTA, the Reno Chamber Orchestra, Reno Baroque Ensemble and with the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra. Jennifer is an active member of ACDA.  She lives in Reno and enjoys visiting her children and baseball parks, as well as sewing and scrapbooking in her “free” time!