Born from many people telling me their desire for an opportunity to sing, I've created a traveling, adaptable workshop: Crash Chorus! Check out the new page here.
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Free Outdoor Concert in Sowebo SUNDAY!
I'm excited to return to Baltimore and play 2 hours of original songs, a couple tangos and choice covers with friends and a pop-up choir. Bring a lawn chair and picnic. FREE POPCORN! 
hEARTH Revisited
hEARTH
A meditative performance for 15 voices, 3 dancers and Sculpture
Sunday, April 30
1 o'clock pm
Sunnylands
37977 Bob Hope Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
A meditative performance for 15 voices, 3 dancers and Sculpture
Sunday, April 30
1 o'clock pm
Sunnylands
37977 Bob Hope Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
This weekend brings an encore performance of hEARTH at Sunnylands. If you are unable to make it, stay tuned for a full audio recording as well as video documentation.
DesertX Redux
Just came back from the desert where we launched Lita Albuquerque's new installation with a performance scored by me, choreographed by Jasmine Albuquerque of WIFE and performed by a 15 person choir and 3 dancers. Video coming soon. Here are some still images from around the web.
My singers, Lita and I after the performance.
Procession with Jasmine Albuquerque
Finale
Procession with Jasmine Albuquerque 
FinaleUpcoming performances - Updated
I've become unreliable at posting upcoming shows. Forgive me. New shows are up for this month, January.
I must realize that "Next month I'll have time" is a blatant lie I keep telling myself.
I must realize that "Next month I'll have time" is a blatant lie I keep telling myself.
Upcoming Shows
Previous events
Sunday Sounds in the Park
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Union Square Pavilion, 1500 block of W. Lombard St. , Baltimore, MD 21223
Kristen's enlisting some talented friends to round up your weekend with music in the park. http://unionsquareassociation.org
Kristen hosts a night of music on the darling Second Stage at the Hotel Cafe. Always a good time, artists hand selected by Kristen. $5 suggested donation.
Kristen hosts a night of music on the darling Second Stage at the Hotel Cafe. Always a good time, artists hand selected by Kristen. $5 suggested donation.
Kristen hosts a night of music on the darling Second Stage at the Hotel Cafe. Always a good time, artists hand selected by Kristen. $5 suggested donation.
6 of LA's best songwriters perform one of their own songs and then they are paired into 3 Teams, given a title for a new song and get 17 minutes to write it.
Commissioned to write a piece to accompany the latest work by Lita Albuquerque at the art summit called Desert X at Sunnylands, this opening performance will include a new composition by Kristen for 15 voices, with 3 dancers. A recording will accompany the full exhibit on display throughout the festival. http://www.desertx.org/#exhibition-navigation-section
The Los Angeles Master Chorale presents Beethoven's Missa Solemnis.
The Los Angeles Master Chorale presents Beethoven's Missa Solemnis.
American Berserk (John Adams Celebration)
Valley Performing Arts Center, 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge
Jacaranda Music Presents AMERICAN BERSERK with Lyris Quartet & dancers Christopher Taylor & Gloria Cheng, pianos Jacaranda Chamber Orchestra Holly Sedillos, soprano; Zanaida Robles, soprano; Kristen Toedtman, alto Mark Alan Hilt, conductor Curated by Patrick Scott
Louis Moreau Gottschalk: The Banjo; Ojos Criollos; Pasquinade Scott Joplin: Paragon Rag; Bethena; Maple Leaf Rag Art Tatum/Duke Ellington: In a Sentimental Mood Art Tatum/Original Dixieland Jazz Band: Tiger Rag Thelonius Monk: Ruby My Dear Conlon Nancarrow: Prelude Op. 5 John Adams: American Berserk; John's Book of Alleged Dances; Grand Pianola Music
Kristen hosts the night on the beautiful second stage at the Hotel, as her finest and most talented friends sing songs and rabble rouse.
Kristen sings Christmas tunes backed by the Peabody Community Choir. Followed by Fireworks!
Union Craft Brewing's 4th Anniversary Party featuring Baltimore Afrobeat Society
The BALTIMORE AFROBEAT SOCIETY returns. Celebrating & honoring the music of Fela Anikulapo Kuti. Come dance.
Beethoven Choral Fantasy and Ravel Daphnis & Chloe with the Los Angeles Master Chorale and LA Philharmonic.
Kristen drives across the country with her guitar and small car.
Cross Country Road Trip Tour
Private House Concert, Mobile, AL
Kristen drives across the country with her guitar and small car. For more information on private house concerts, contact Kristen.
Kristen drives across the country with her guitar and small car. For more information on private house concerts, contact Kristen.
Cross Country Road Trip Tour
Sofar Sounds Private House Concert, Fort Worth, TX
Kristen drives across the country with her guitar and small car. For more information on private house concerts, contact Kristen.
Cross Country Road Trip Tour
Joe Vinny & Bronsons Bohemian Cafe, 824 N Piedras St, El Paso, Texas 79903
2 sets of Kristen and guitar Originals and Covers
Intimate show at the Hotel Cafe's Second Stage. Step inside for a beautiful night of music.
Kristen joins Moira Smiley & VOCO for workshops and performances in the midwest. For more info, visit http://moirasmiley.com/store/