Degan, Jean

Jean Degan

St. Joseph RC Church, Bristol, CT

Jean Degan is the Director of Music Ministry at St. Joseph RC Church in Bristol, CT.  She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Music Education from the University of Connecticut, a Bachelor of Music degree in organ performance and a Master of Music degree in Liturgical Music from the Hartt School of Music, University of Hartford.

Jean discovered handbells in 1993 and has since organized 4 handbell choirs through the church and affiliated school, adding to the four vocal choirs and extensive cantor program.  Jean has been a handbell clinician/director throughout New England.  She was recently elected by AGHER Area 1 membership to the position as the Chair Elect of the Board of Directors.  This is a 6 year commitment to leadership in AGEHR.

Jean also teaches private piano and pipe organ.  She is a recitalist and accompanist on both piano and organ.  Jean is very active in the Archdiocese of Hartford, directing the diocesan children's choir and recording many CD's of MusicQuest for the Small Christian Community Office.  Another of her side jobs is as the music director for the drama department at Bristol Eastern High School