Heidi Vermeer Quist
soprano

Heidi Vermeer Quist absolutely loves Handel's Messiah, and is thrilled to join the Des Moines Community Orchestra and community choir for this event!

Heidi has been a church musician all of her life. She grew up in Pella where she began studying voice with Vern Haagsma at Pella Christian High School, and Anne Petrie at Central College. Heidi studied with Carl Kaiser at Calvin College (Grand Rapids, MI), where she received her B.A. in Vocal Performance, as well as a B.A. in Psychology.

Heidi has performed in a variety of musical contexts: church soloist, choir member (with several touring groups), choir/musical director for several choirs, worship leader, and recording/songwriting artist.

Several years ago she released her first CD, "Unto Thee," a compilation of contemporary worship songs to encourage people in their relationship with God (for sale at Wellspring Christian Bookstore).

Heidi currently attends Meredith Drive Reformed Church/the Bridge with her husband, Chad, and two children, Xander and Anna. She and Chad (a fine baritone) enjoy singing together as well. Heidi lives in Urbandale and works as a clinical psychologist for Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services.