Youth Treble Choir
7th, 8th, 9th Grade

Melissa Mortensen currently serves as the Choir Director at Piedra Vista High School in Farmington, New Mexico, and is the co-director of the Caliente Kids Community Chorus.

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With over 15 years of experience in music education and community arts, Melissa has worked as a choral director, clinician, adjudicator, pianist, choreographer, and collaborator throughout the Four Corners region. She has served as a choral clinician for Farmington and Bloomfield Public Schools, adjudicated Solo & Ensemble and Large Group Festivals for NMMEA and local districts, and continues her work with the Caliente Community Chorus as a section leader, choreographer, and co-collaborator.

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Her previous roles include Director of Choral Music for Farmington Public Schools and choreographer and collaborator for Piedra Vista High School productions from 2008 to 2018. She also serves as the choral pianist at Heights Middle School.

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A graduate of Brigham Young University with a B.S. in Music Education, Melissa is also a proud alumna of Piedra Vista High School. Her passion for choral music and her dedication to empowering young singers continue to make a lasting impact in her community and beyond.

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Melissa is honored and excited to be a part of the New Mexico All-State Choirs and to work with the talented youth from across the state.