Melinda Imthurn is the Artistic Director of The Women’s Chorus of Dallas. She holds the Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance and the Master of Music degree in Vocal Pedagogy from Texas Woman’s University. She began her musical career as a voice teacher while still an undergraduate, working as a voice teacher to public school students. She continued her career in public education as a secondary school choral director and community college music instructor. She has been TWCD’s Artistic Director since December of 2004.

In addition to serving asTWCD's Artistic Director, Melinda serves on the music faculty of Mountain View College, maintains a busy vocal studio, and is a frequent clinician for area choral groups and soloists. She is an active member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing and is an honored member of Sigma Alpha Iota. As a singer, she has performed with the Denton Light Opera Company, Deep Ellum Opera Theatre, Helios Ensemble, Fort Worth Early Music Society, and in solo recital.

Melinda cherishes the richness gained by the diversity of TWCD’s members. She shares a deep commitment to TWCD’s mission and enjoys being a part of the tradition of artistic excellence that exemplifies The Women’s Chorus of Dallas.