Irene Idicheria brings nearly two decades of experience in choral music education, having served as both a teacher and program director across K-12 and collegiate settings. As a certified Kodály instructor, she spent ten years teaching general music and chorus in the Lawrence Public Schools, where she also led the district's music programming. From 2012 to 2021, Irene was a faculty member at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee, teaching graduate courses in music education. She currently serves as an Assistant Professor in the Music Education department at Berklee College of Music.

Most recently, Irene served as the Managing Director of Boston Children’s Chorus, where she oversaw HR, finance, and office operations. Before stepping into this role, she was the Chief Program Officer, leading the organization’s artistic and educational initiatives. During her tenure at BCC, Irene conducted ensembles across various levels.

An advocate for music education, Irene has made significant contributions to the field. She co-founded the Massachusetts All-State Treble Chorus, served on the Board of the Massachusetts Music Educator's Association, and was a member of the Editorial Board for the Massachusetts Music Educator's Journal. Her commitment to supporting music education and performance continues through her roles on the Boards of Choral Arts New England, New England Jazz Collaborative, American Choral Director's Association (Massachusetts), and New Voices New Orleans.

Originally from Bangalore, India, Irene moved to the United States to pursue music education at Gordon College, followed by a master’s degree from the Hartt School of Music at the University of Hartford, CT.