Melinda Kirigin-Voss began her musical career at an early age. At age 5, she was a featured soloist on the children's album, Small Songs for Small Fry. She later began studying piano and organ at age 7. By the time she was only 11 years old, she took over as the principal accompanist for St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church and went on to become the Director of Music.

Melinda has performed with the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra, the Utah Symphony, the Elgin Symphony Orchestra, the Israel Chamber Orchestra, Marvin Hamlisch, and as a background vocalist for Broadway and London theater star Elaine Paige. Her musical theater roles include Anna in The King and I, Millie in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, and she was a member of the chorus in Brigadoon. She was a featured soloist and choir member of the Utah Chamber Artists for nearly 10 years, sang with the St. Charles Singers for four years, and was a founding member of the a cappella group Two-Four-Six. Melinda also sang with the University of Utah a cappella choir throughout college.

An accomplished soloist, composer, arranger, and instrumentalist, Melinda has recorded three solo CDs and has also performed on numerous ensemble albums. Melinda is currently the Director of Music at SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Lemont, IL, and also works as a professional vocalist, pianist, and organist throughout the Chicago area. Melinda currently resides in Woodridge, IL with her husband, Michael, and son, Matthew.

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