Member Profiles

Jennifer Brandon, alto: Jennifer is a music teacher at The Orchard School in Indianapolis.

Angie Day, soprano: Angie is the registrar for exhibitions at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. She hold a bachelor's degree in science & culture, and a graduate degree in museum studies. In addition to her participation in Vox Sacra, Angie is a cantor at St. Barnabas Church. She is a member of St. Barnabas parish in Indianapolis.

Meredith Elam, soprano:
Meredith is the music teacher at St. Roch Catholic School. She holds a bachelor's degree from Marian University in pastoral music and pastoral theology, and a graduate degree from St. Meinrad School of Theology in pastoral theology. In addition to her participation in Vox Sacra, Meredith is a member of the St. Roch choir. She assists with the direction of, and as the accompanist for, the Archdiocesan Youth Choir, and also gives private piano lessons. Meredith is a member of St. Roch parish in Indianapolis.

Joey Garcia, bass:
Joey is the chair of the music department at Guerin Catholic High School and is the director of music at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church in Westfield. He holds a bachelor's degree in music education and piano from Marian University. In addition to his participation in Vox Sacra, Joey directs a brass quartet and other choral groups. He also works as a disc jockey. Joey is a member of St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church in Westfield.

Angie Goćur, alto:
Angie is the choir director at Guerin Catholic High School. She holds a bachelor's degree in music education from Saint Mary's College. In addition to her participation in Vox Sacra, Angie is the director of the Archdiocesan Youth Choir and a member of the St. Roch choir. Angie is a member of St. Roch parish in Indianapolis.

John Kassebaum, tenor: John is the Vice President of Engineering at Energient, Inc. He holds several degrees, including a PhD, in engineering from Purdue University. In addition to his participation in Vox Sacra, John is a member of Laudis Cantores, the choir of the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, and also serves as treasurer for the Central Indiana section of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).

William Kassebaum, tenor: William is the owner of Kassebaum Engineering, LLC, and of Family Time Games. He holds a bacherlor's degree and graduate degree in engineering from Purdue University. In addition to his participation in Vox Sacra, Will is a member of Laudis Cantores, the choir of the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul. He is also a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and past director of the IEEE-USA.

Kathy Muller, alto:
Kathy is the director of music and liturgy at St. Pius X Catholic Church. She holds a bachelor's degree in music from the University of South Dakota and a graduate degree in pastoral music in liturgy from the Renssalaer Program of Church Music & Liturgy at St. Joseph's College. In addition to her participation in Vox Sacra, Kathy is a member of the National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM), the American Guild of Organists (AGO), and the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA). Kathy is a member of St. Pius X parish in Indianapolis.

Joey Newton, bass:
Joey is the choir director at Roncalli High School and St. Roch Catholic Church. He holds a bachelor's degree in elementary education from Marian University. Joey is a member of St. Roch parish in Indianapolis.

Tom Nichols, tenor:
Tom is the director of music ministry at St. Luke Catholic Church and an associate at Goulding & Wood Pipe Organ Builders. He holds a bachelor's degree in Choral/General Music Education & Organ from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. In addition to his participation in Vox Sacra, Tom is a member of the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir, the National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM), the American Guild of Organists (AGO), the American Theatre Organ Society, and often serves as the organist for special Masses at SS. Peter & Paul Cathedral. Tom is a member of St. Luke parish in Indianapolis.

Michele Perkins, soprano:
Michele is a User & Support Services Manager at Bose McKinney & Evans, LLP. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business management from Indiana Wesleyan University. In addition to her participation in Vox Sacra, Michele is a cantor and member of Sonrise, a folk guitar group at St. Monica Catholic Church, and a cantor and member of the Women’s Ensemble and Gloria Dei choir at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. Michele is a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish in Carmel.

Patrick Vogt, tenor:
Patrick is an organizational change manager at Salesforce. He holds a bachelor's degree in organizational leadership and a graduate degree in technology, both from Pudue University. In addition to his participation in Vox Sacra, Patrick is the principal french horn in the Columbus (IN) Symphony Orchestra, serves as a choir member and cantor at St. John the Evangelist Church in Indianapolis, and composes for the piano. Patrick is a member of St. John the Evangelist parish in Indianapolis.

Elizabeth Welch, alto: Elizabeth is the director of music at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Indianapolis and the music teacher at Lumen Christi Catholic School, also in Indianapolis. She holds a bachelor's degree in music from the University of Indianapolis.

Former Members
MARTY ARLINGHAUS, bass
LAUREN BOWERS, alto
JEANNE CHANDLER, soprano (deceased)
SARAH DAWSON, soprano
CHARLIE GARDNER, bass
TIMOTHY GELHAUS, bass
LAUREN LAWSON, alto
MARY (BONADIES) OULLETTE, soprano