Christina Jarvis-Murray is the artistic director of Camerata Xara Young Women’s Choir, the vocal & diction coach for the Halifax Camerata Singers, and the conductor of the Bay Chorale, all based in the Halifax area of Nova Scotia. She approaches her conducting practice through the voice and is known for her innovative programming. In demand as a clinician and adjudicator, Christina takes great delight in inspiring people to sing!

Christina holds an undergraduate degree in music (voice/conducting) and philosophy from Mount Allison University, has done graduate work in feminist liturgical practices, and has subsequently studied conducting with Diane Loomer, Jon Washburn, Michael Zaugg, and Elise Bradley. An active and accomplished choral singer, as a young person Christina was selected for two tours with the National Youth Choir of Canada and now enjoys singing with the Halifax Camerata Singers and the Canadian Chamber Choir.

Christina served as head of choral studies at Kodaikanal International School in South India from 2002-04 and was resident conductor of the Nova Scotia Youth Choir in 2005 and 2006. She is a current board member for the Nova Scotia Choral Federation and is dedicated to the vibrant future (and present!) of choral music in her province and nation!