Dr. Jeremy Wiggins
Dr. Jeremy Wiggins serves as an Associate Professor of Music, Coordinator of Choral Activities, and Coordinator of Graduate Studies in Music at Western Connecticut State University. In this role, he conducts the University Singers and Concert Chorale, and teaches both graduate and undergraduate courses in conducting, choral literature, and music education. Since 2019, Wiggins has prepared the WCSU University Singers for performances at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center. In the last three years, this ensemble has also performed at the 2023 CMEA State Conference, the 2024 ACDA Eastern Regional Conference, and the 2025 NAfME Eastern Division Conference. Wiggins has presented sessions across the U.S. on topics aligned with his scholarly interests in conducting pedagogy, choral literature and rehearsal techniques, and culturally responsive teaching practices. He has served as a Repertoire & Resources Chair for University and College Choirs since 2019 with the CT ACDA and was recently elected President of the state chapter. Wiggins will begin his term as President-Elect in June 2025.
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Since 2020, Wiggins has served as the Artistic Director of the renowned Charis Chamber Voices (CCV) based in Westchester County, New York. Under his direction, CCV has performed an array of diverse chamber music and choral-orchestral works. While completing his doctorate, Wiggins conducted the U.S. premiere of PÄ“teris Vasks’ Da pacem Domine and served as the Chorus Master for Florida State Opera, where he prepared ensembles for performances of Verdi’s La traviata and the collegiate premiere of Carlisle Floyd’s The Prince of Players. Wiggins has also conducted performances of Strauss’ Die Fledermaus in conjunction with CSU Fullerton Opera.
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Wiggins has studied conducting with André Thomas, Kevin Fenton, Richard Clary, Robert Istad, and Kimo Furumoto at the university level and has received professional training from Duain Wolfe, John Alexander, Jerry Blackstone, David Hayes, Lucinda Carver, Paul Rardin, Pearl Shangkuan, and William Dehning. In addition, he has performed under the batons of Esa-Pekka Salonen, James Conlon, Carl St. Clair, Keith Lockhart, John Mauceri, Steven Mercurio, John Alexander, and John Williams.
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Wiggins taught secondary choral music in Southern California for nine years. His choirs at San Clemente High School and West Covina High School toured nationally and received top ratings and scores at regional, state, and national choral festivals. Under his direction, both programs doubled in size and increased their presence in the community by partnering with local choral ensembles and performing for charitable organizations. Wiggins also served as a faculty member for the Opera Program at the Southern Orange County High School for the Arts.
Wiggins completed his doctoral studies in Choral Conducting and Music Education at Florida State University and holds an M.M. in Choral Conducting and a B.A. in Choral Music Education from California State University, Fullerton. Wiggins’ collection of historical performance editions is published by Hinshaw Music.