MUSIC DIRECTOR - JEREMY KASTINE

Jeremy Kastine was recently hired to be our permanent Music Director.

He will provide instrumental music (piano and organ) for our services,

and direct the choir. Jeremy sent us this information to introduce himself:

I'm 22 years old and I've lived in NE Portland my entire life.  My mother is an

organist and pianist. She taught my brother, sister and me to play piano when we were in

elementary school. But I eventually lost interest when I began playing clarinet and later

trumpet in the school band. After high school I went to Mt. Hood Community College to study

music. During my second year there, I learned to play violin and started playing in the

orchestra. I also began taking voice lessons and singing in the choir.  About a year and a half

ago my vocal teacher told me about a church in Sandy that was looking for an organist.

Though I had no experience playing organ, I decided to give it a shot. I practiced very hard

and got the job. It was then that I realized that a degree in music is not really a necessity

for me so I switched my major to math. My career goals are to become a college-level math

teacher and to continue as a church organist for many years to come.