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, Christmas Vespers, Pillar Church Summer Organ Recital series, and the Holland Tulip Time Organ Recital series.

Kristin began her career as the Associate Director of Music at Christ Memorial Church in Holland working alongside 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 in addition to co-directing the West Michigan Children’s Choir. She serves as Principal Accompanist for the Holland Chorale, Director of Operations for the Holland Bach Society, and 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.

Kristin Participates in the following state & national organizations/societies: