Monica Bertrand

Monica Bertrand is a conductor from the Chicago Suburbs. She holds an M.M. in Choral Conducting from Simpson College, an M.M. in Music Education from Western Illinois University, and a B.A. in Music Education from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. Monica taught high school for 11 years in Illinois at St. Charles East High School, Plainfield North High School, and Zion-Benton Township High School. She also served as associate conductor for Anima Young Singers in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. Monica is the founder and artistic director of the philanthropic women’s chorus “Giving Voices Collective,” which raises funds for causes that affect women. Active within her profession, Monica served as the Illinois Music Education Association District 9 vocal jazz co-representative. She is a dedicated member of the American Choral Directors Association, where she held the position of Senior High School Choir and Repertoire specific chair and the Podium editor on the Illinois board. In 2022, Monica was honored with the IL-ACDA Outstanding Young Choral Directors Award. She is currently pursuing a Choral Conducting DMA Degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.