Kristen is establishing herself as a choirmaster and teacher in Northeast Connecticut, having worked in several churches with singers from elementary school through adults, conducting pieces from the sixteenth century to present day.

Ms. Wedegis has been the Director of Music at the East Woodstock Congregational Church since February 1999. Upon this appointment, her primary duty was to develop the Adult Choir. During her time at East Woodstock, the Music Ministry has grown to include a Handbell Choir and full time Royal School of Church Music Chorister Training Program.

In addition to her church duties, Ms. Wedegis has a growing private studio of piano and voice students. She has also taught piano for the University of Hartford Community Division.

Ms. Wedegis received her Bachelor of Arts in Music in Organ from the University of Connecticut. She has also pursued Graduate Studies at The Hartt School. Ms. Wedegis studied piano with Amy Champagne and organ with Angela Salcedo and John Rose. She is currently studying organ with Stephen Martorella.

Ms. Wedegis is an active member of the American Guild of English Handbell Ringers, The American Guild of Organists, Choristers Guild and The Royal School of Church Music in America.