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Our Director, Kristen Thompson

Director Kristen Thompson

Our chorus director, Kristen Thompson moved to California from Boise, Idaho in the late 70's. After graduating from San Jose State University with a B.A. in Percussion Performance and a K-12 teaching credential, she began performing, teaching and directing church choir.

Kristen returned to San Jose State University to complete an M.A. in Choral Conducting while also working during summers obtaining certification as an Orff-Schulwerk teacher and certification as a Barbershop Director.

Kristen currently teaches pre-K through eighth grade, performs as a percussionist and also directs the Monterey County Bay Belles women's barbershop chorus. The Bay Belles meet on Saturday mornings at the Church of the Wayfarer in Carmel.

In her limited spare time, she enjoys her beautiful ocean view, reading, gardening, hiking, disc golf and home improvement activities.