Organ/Director of Operations

Kristin, a Holland, MI native, is well-known in the West Michigan area for being a solo and collaborative musician in the areas of vocal and keyboard music. Kristin graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Vocal Music Education from Hope College with an organ emphasis in May of 2014. Kristin received several academic and music scholarships that gave her the opportunity to study organ with Dr. Huw Lewis, voice with Dr. Brad Richmond, and piano with Dr. Andrew Le. During her time at Hope College, she participated in several musical performances, including the DeVos Musical Showcase and Christmas Vespers.

Kristin began her career as the Associate Director of Music at Christ Memorial Church in Holland along with Gary Matthews. She continued accompanying the choirs at Holland Christian High School in addition to several local students for MSBOA Solo & Ensemble, MSVMA Choral Festival, and MSVMA Solo & Ensemble.

Kristin accompanies many choirs at local school districts, co-directs the West Michigan Children’s Choir, accompanies the Holland Chorale, and serves as the Operations Coordinator and Co-Director of Music at Second Reformed Church in Zeeland. In whatever spare time might be found, she enjoys cooking, going to the beach in all seasons, and traveling with her husband Aaron.