Melinda Reinhart
Melinda is an Indiana University Music School Graduate.
Meet our voice teacher
Melinda graduated from the Indiana University School of Music in Bloomington, Indiana in 1989 with a Bachelors in Music Education--voice concentration. While at IU, Melinda had the distinct privilege of studying with renown soprano Camilla Williams. Also, she performed and toured all over the United states with the Singing Hoosiers and Varsity Dancers. The Singing Hoosiers recorded the Grammy nominated "A Disney Spectacular" with Erich Kunzel and the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra on Telarc Records. Melinda has also performed with Ross Summer Music Theatre, under the direction of Jerauld Reinhart, longtime director of the Merrillville High School choirs.
Melinda is certified K through 12 grades, and is currently in her 8th year with the Merrillville School Corporation. She is the choral director/music teacher at Merrillville School. She is the performing arts department head and director of the high school musicals. For 10 years Melinda was the choral/music teacher in the Whiting School system. While at Whiting she was, also, in charge of the Drama Club and served as drama director, musical director, and choreographer of all the high school plays and musicals. In her last four years at Whiting she was also incharge of the entire choral program K-12 where she directed 5 major programs a year.
Melinda is the choreographer for all of the M & M Production and Ross Music Theatre's productions including the productions of Jesus Christ Superstar and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat performed at the Star Plaza Theatre. In addition, Melinda is currently director of the Chancel Choir at Augustana Lutheran Church in Hobart. Melinda also gives private lessons at M & M Productions and out of her home.
Prospective students can reach Melinda care of M & M Productions, (Please go to our contact page) My hours are fairly flexible. After school, evenings, and weekends are open.
