Jeannie Kern Chenette received her early training on pedal harp but for the past decade has added historical and traditional harps to her list of musical passions. She received a Masters in Harp Performance from New England Conservatory of Music under the tutelage of Bernard Zighera and performed as principal harpist of the Des Moines and Cedar Rapids, Iowa Symphonies. She has twice resided in the British Isles, pursuing Celtic music sources and creating music. She has received instruction on the Paraguayan harp and the West African kora from masters of these instruments. Ms. Chenette has performed concerts and provided residencies under the auspices of the Iowa Arts Council. She is on the faculty of Grinnell College. She divides her time between performance, teaching, and composition/arranging for harp.