Performance
Bernadette has both musically directed for and performed in a number of amateur theatre productions. She has also been a church cantor at, performed in many charity concerts and solo recitals and provided the music for weddings and funerals.
Bernadette Mether is a talented and versatile musician specialising in classical and jazz. With a background in music education and performance, she holds degrees from the University of Melbourne, Deakin University, and the Australian Music Examinations Board. Bernadette has successfully taught music to primary and secondary students and runs her private studio. Bernadette's performance experience includes captivating roles in amateur theatre productions, mesmerising solo recitals, and heartfelt appearances at charity concerts.
Additionally, she has showcased her musical direction skills in various local theatre productions and has founded and directed multiple vocal ensembles. Notable collaborations include performances with acclaimed pianist Pamela Christie, Jonathan Harvey, classical guitarist Tania Ravbar, the Maroondah Symphony Orchestra, and the Citi Opera Chorus. Bernadette's expertise extends to teaching singing, guitar, and theory at her esteemed studio located in Mornington.
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Bim Bom Set is a band that fuses the sounds of Brazilian, Jazz, Latin Jazz, Folk music. Our musicians Bernadette Mether, Tonino Berghella, Dale Finch, & Poul Grage bring their own unique backgrounds and influences to our music. We engage the audience with our creative improvisation and intriguing performances. Our music is perfect for house concerts, parties, weddings and other events. We are available for bookings at parties, weddings, and other events.
Canto Vida
Canto Vida is a Catholic liturgical band formed in 2013 by Graham Michel. With Bernadette Mether, Mark O'Donnell, and a talented team of vocalists, including Angela Wall, Denise Cooney, Barbara Rogers, and Silvana D'Ambrosio, they specialize in uplifting harmonies 🎶 written by Bernadette. Inspired by the folk mass tradition, their music enhances worship and promotes spiritual upliftment. Providing weekly music at St. Macartan's Parish and Our Lady of Fatima Parish, as well as significant feast days, their performances have featured esteemed guest artists such as Paul Jenkins, Tonino Berghella, Anthony Fernando, Stephanie Bryant, Peter Robb, and John Blades whether traditional hymns or contemporary praise songs, Canto Vida aims to bring people closer to God through the power of music.