Say "Hello" to our

Executive Artistic Director  

Jonathan Cheskin, cello. Jonathan is a professional cellist and teacher living in Portland, OR. He holds an M.M. in Cello Performance from the University of Idaho, a Ph. D. in Music History from the University of Chicago. Jonathan has performed with many orchestras including the Vancouver Symphony in Vancouver, WA, with the Washington-Idaho Symphony in Pullman, WA, the Portland Columbia Symphony in Portland, OR, the Woodstock Chamber Orchestra in Woodstock, NY, the Greater Newburgh Symphony in Newburgh, NY, and the Prometheus Symphony in Berkeley, CA. He served as conductor of the Hyde Park Youth Symphony in Chicago, and as Teacher Coordinator of the Palouse Suzuki Strings in Pullman, WA. Jonathan is a certified Suzuki Cello Instructor and has served on the faculty at the Idaho Suzuki Institute. He currently teaches and does administrative work for the Community Music Center in Southeast Portland and has a private studio in Southeast Portland.

Meet our Board

Kimber Sieffert
  Board Director/President

Josh Kingsley
Board Director/Secretary

 Anya Kalina
  Board Director

Kimber Sieffert - Board Director/President.  Kimber has made Portland their home for the past eleven years after moving to Oregon from North Dakota to enhance their career in Social Work/Counseling. They truly love everything the Pacific NW has to offer.  Kimber brings to PCM an extensive history working within the non-profit sector and combines their music background and experiences to help Portland Chamber Music grow and thrive. Besides their professional experience, Kimber also combines their passion for music and theater with their desire to provide opportunities for Portland Communities to experience and enhance their awareness and appreciation of Chamber Music.

Josh Kingsley - Joshua Kingsley is a musician, educator, and organizational leader based in Portland, Oregon. He is the founder of Portland Chamber Music and holds a Master’s in clarinet performance. With a background in classical and jazz music, Joshua has received recognition for his musicianship and teaching from the Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation and the Columbia Gorge Artist in Residence Foundation.

A licensed educator, he has worked in public and private schools and served as an artist-in-residence, teaching rhythm and percussion using found objects. He is currently a doctoral candidate at the University of Idaho, studying organizational development focusing on decolonizing workplace spirituality.

Joshua also serves as a pastor and lives in an intentional community he co-founded in Portland. He has helped guide several nonprofit and faith-based organizations through significant transitions, bringing together his gifts in music, leadership, and spirituality to foster inclusive, resilient, and collaborative communities.

Anya Kalina earned her degree in Vocal Performance and Pedagogy at the Academy of Fine Arts in Moscow, Russia before moving to Los Angeles in the early 2000s. In 2009 she moved her residence to Portland. Anya has vast professional experience in events management, public relations and marketing. She is passionate and true to the mission of making chamber music accessible and works tirelessly in creating the organizational vision, programming development and building strong relationships within the community.

Interested in serving on our board?
Contact our PCM President at portlandchambermusic@gmail.com