Mona (Jethmalani) Roy is in her 11th year as the director of choral activities at Dundee Middle School in West Dundee, Illinois. Mrs. Roy received her undergraduate degree at Benedictine University and her graduate degree at VanderCook College of Music. In addition to the curricular choirs, her choral program also features an all-boys’ choir, Men’s Ensemble, and a girls’ chamber chorus, Bella Voce. In 2012, Bella Voce was the only middle school vocal ensemble selected to perform at the Illinois Music Educators Conference in Peoria, IL. She co-directs the annual DMS musical and talent show. Mrs. Roy directed the Anima Young Singers of Greater Chicago Kid Singers (formerly Glen Ellyn Children’s Chorus Musical Experience for Children) for seven years. She is a private voice instructor, active clinician, and vocal performer in the Chicagoland area. She conducted the ILMEA District VI Junior Chorus in Edwardsville, IL and the CCSD21 Choral Festival for two years. She has also served as the ACDA Central Division Junior High/Middle School Repertoire and Standards Chair for two years. She currently serves on the Illinois Comprehensive Musicianship through Performance committee. Mrs. Roy is an active vocalist. She sang with the New Classic Singers of Glen Ellyn under the direction of Lee Kesselman and is a frequent featured vocalist with the Moraine Valley Community College Jazz Ensemble directed by Doug Bratt. As a musician, she has performed all over Chicago including Taste of Chicago, WGN-TV, FOX-TV, Chicago World Music Fest, Steppenwolf Theatre, Park West, and the Hothouse Center for International Performance. She currently sings with Beyond Glee Community Chamber Chorus based in Wheaton, IL. Her professional affiliations include National Association for Music Education, American Choral Directors Association and National Association of Teachers of Singing. She enjoys spending time with her husband and 3.5 year old daughter.
Matthew Bishop graduated from the VanderCook College of Music with Bachelor's in Music Education. He currently teaches 8th grade band, and co-teaches the 6th and 7th grade choirs with Mona Roy. In addition, he directs the DMS jazz ensemble, street percussion ensemble, and co-directs musical, He also is the head of the video club, yearbook club, and co-sponsers Beta Club. In addition, Mr. Bishop helps run sound and technology at numerous DMS events throughout the year. Matt serves as an active percussion technician at the middle school and high school level. He served as substitute conductor and composer with the Spring Valley Concert Band. He is widening his base as a clinician and guest conductor.