Hedegaard, Kirsten

Kirsten Hedegaard

Kirsten Hedegaard has enjoyed a varied career as singer and conductor. She hasperformed with many early music specialists, most notably Nicholas McGegan, PaulHillier, Ivars Taurins, Mary Springfels, Kenneth Slowik, and John Butt. Hedegaard hasalso appeared as soloist and ensemble member with groups across the country,including Philharmonia Baroque, Mercury Baroque, Ensemble viii, Baroque Band,Schola Antiqua, Newberry Consort, Ars Antiqua, Rook Ensemble, Bella Voce,Callipygian Players, Elgin Symphony, Elgin Master Chorale, and eighth blackbird.Currently Director of Choral and Vocal Activities at Loyola University, Hedegaard hasconducted choirs and orchestras for various institutions including Eastman House,Chicago Children’s Choir, Chicago Choral Artists, Northbrook Community Chorus,Gallery 37, Loyola Academy, and the University of California. Since 2001 she has alsobeen the conductor for the Bella Voce outreach program. As a co-founder of theEcoVoice Project, Hedegaard is dedicated to bringing together musicians and artists toexplore how the arts can support environmental education and action.