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, Chamber Singers, and Concert Chorale, and teaches both graduate and undergraduate courses in conducting, choral literature, and music education. Since his arrival at WCSU, Wiggins has prepared the WCSU Choirs for performances at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, including invited appearances 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 United States and internationally in the areas of conducting pedagogy, choral literature and rehearsal techniques, and culturally responsive teaching practices. He is currently the President-Elect of CT-ACDA and previously served the organization as the Repertoire & Resources Chair for University and College Choirs.

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Wiggins is also the Artistic Director of 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 Pēteris 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 studied conducting with André Thomas, Robert Istad, Kevin Fenton, Richard Clary, and Kimo Furumoto, and has received additional professional training from Duain Wolfe, John Alexander, Jerry Blackstone, David Hayes, Lucinda Carver, and Paul Rardin. His performance experience includes working under the batons of Esa-Pekka Salonen, James Conlon, Carl St. Clair, Keith Lockhart, John Mauceri, Steven Mercurio, and John Williams.​

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 established lasting connections within their communities through collaborative performances with local choral ensembles and regular engagement with 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 has several historical performance editions published by Hinshaw Music.