Janelle Murray has loved playing piano and learning about music for as long as they can remember. They moved to Seattle in 2013 with dreams of becoming a music teacher and graduated from Seattle Pacific University in 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education and Washington State Teacher Certificate in K-12 General, Choral, and Instrumental Music. They are passionate about collaborative musical experiences and have worked with many musical ensembles and soloists including Ancora Choir, The Norwegian Ladies Chorus of Seattle, multiple church choirs, and SPU student juries and voice lessons. Janelle has over 7 years experience in teaching ranging from elementary music in Tacoma and Seattle, private piano lessons, kindergarten, and preschool/early childhood education. Janelle has been on the Seattle Girls Choir faculty since 2021 and enjoys connecting with choristers and helping them learn about musical performance, vocal technique, music theory, and building community through music.
When Janelle isn’t making music they enjoy spending time with their friends and pets in their home, going to concerts and shows, reading, exploring local restaurants, and enjoying nature with their friends and family.