Throughout a four-decade-long career, Jeanne Wohlgamuth has exhibited unwavering dedication as an advocate for children, spanning all educational levels from kindergarten through college. Recently retiring from her role as the Director of Choirs and Performing Arts Chair at Dublin Jerome High School, she now assumes the position of Artistic Director of the Columbus Children’s Choir. In this capacity, she shapes the organization’s artistic direction while leading the award-winning New World Singers, the organization's premier ensemble.

In the realm of public education, Jeanne’s middle school and high school choirs have achieved an unparalleled record of twenty-four consecutive years of superior performances in both the main stage and sight-reading evaluations at the Ohio Music Educator’s Large Group Adjudicated Events. 

Under her direction, the New World Singers have been honored to perform at prestigious events such as the Ohio Music Educator’s State Conference, the Organization of American Kodály Educator’s National Conference, and the Ohio Choral Director’s Summer Conference. Notably, they have showcased their talents internationally, captivating audiences in Austria, Germany, Spain, France, and Hungary. They have even shared the stage with the Vienna Boy’s Choir and headlined at the Granada International Music and Dance Festival in Spain. They have also served as the demonstration/performance choir for the International Kodály Seminar in Kecskemét, Hungary. In 2023 they were awarded the Diamond Prize in the Royale Music Competition. July 2022 found them competing in the International Choral Competition in Provence, France earning second place. They achieved the Grand Prize in the Youth International Choral Competition in both 2022 and 2023. Additionally, they secured the Grand Prize at the Rimini International Choral Festival Competition, as well as first place in both the equal voices and children’s choir divisions of the latter competition. Furthermore, they demonstrated their excellence by capturing first-place honors in the youth choir division of The American Prize in Choral Performance In 2010, 2019, and 2021.

Remaining dynamically engaged in her professional journey, Jeanne currently holds the position of President of the Ohio Choral Director’s Association. In addition to her professional roles, Jeanne has shared her expertise as a guest clinician for the Organization of American Kodály Educator’s National Women’s Concert Choir, Indiana Elementary All-State Honor Choir, as well as various district high school, middle school, and elementary honor choirs across Ohio. In June 2023, she led her inaugural choral residency at Carnegie Hall, and in 2024 she will conduct the Georgia All-State Middle School Treble Honor Choir. She frequently presents workshops on developing sight-reading in the choral rehearsal and middle school choral techniques and repertoire.

Recognized for her exceptional contributions, Jeanne’s honors include the 2021 Professor Veneta Vicheva International Conductor’s Mastery Award from the XXVI Dobri Voinikov International Children and Youth Choral Gala in Shumen, Bulgaria, the 2021 Best Conductor award from the Rimini International Choral Competition, Rimini, Italy, and the 2023 Outstanding Music Educator Award from the Royale Music Competition. Further recognition encompasses the 2020 National Teacher of the Year award by the American Kodály Educator’s Association, and the Teacher of the Year award from Dublin Jerome High School, Karrer Middle School, Wright Elementary, and Bowen Elementary Schools. She has also received the distinguished Golden Shamrock Award for Educational Excellence from Dublin City Schools and the Community Champion Award presented by the Dublin Chamber of Commerce. In 2021, her contributions led to her induction into the Dublin Jerome High School Hall of Fame.