Member Profiles

PictureBack Row, L-R: Andrew Motyka, John A. Kassebaum, Joey Newton, Angie Gocur, Tom Nichols, Charlie Gardner; Front Row, L-R: Meredith Elam, Kathleen Muller, Sarah Dawson, Lauren Bowers, Michele Perkins, Mary Bonadies (former member); Not Pictured: Jeanne Chandler, Timothy Gelhaus, William R. Kassebaum

























LAUREN BOWERS, alto: Lauren is a user experience researcher for Angie's List.  She holds a bachelor's degree in communication and business from Hanover College.  In addition to her participation in Vox Sacra, Lauren is a frequent performer in Footlite Musicals, most recently in "Nice Work if You Can Get It" and "Hairspray."  Lauren is a member of St. John the Evangelist parish in Indianapolis.

JEANNE CHANDLER, soprano: Jeanne is the president and CEO of Journey Engineering, LLC, as well as the co-owner of At Your Door Productions.  She holds a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from Purdue university.  In addition to her participation in Vox Sacra, Jeanne is a member of Laudis Cantores, the choir of the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, and sings with  groups from At Your Door Productions.  She has also be active in local theater productions.  Jeanne is a member of the Cathedral of Saints Peter & Paul parish in Indianapolis.

SARAH DAWSON, soprano: Sarah teaches second grade teacher Homecroft Elementary School.  She holds bachelor's degrees in music and English from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and graduate degrees in music (vocal performance) and teaching from the New England Conservatory and North Carolina State University.  In addition to her participation in Vox Sacra, Sarah serves as a cantor at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.  Sarah is a member of St. John the Evangelist parish in Indianapolis.

MEREDITH ELAM, alto: 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 and assists with the direction of the Archdiocesan Youth Choir.  Meredith is a member of St. Roch parish in Indianapolis.

CHARLES GARDNER, bass: Charles was most recently employed as the director of music and worship for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, and has now retired.  He holds a bachelor's degree from St. Meinrad College and a graduate degree in music from Butler University.  In addition to his participation in Vox Sacra, Charles is a member of the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir and the National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM).  He also serves as an organist at St. Lawrence Catholic Church and has published articles within Pastoral Music, as well as musical compositions with World Library Publications.  Charles is a member of Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ parish in Indianapolis.

TIMOTHY GELHAUS, bass: Timothy is a graduate student at Butler University, where he is pursuing a degree in music composition.  He holds a bachelor's degree in music from Clarke University.  In addition to his participation in Vox Sacra, Timothy is a member of the Butler University Chorale, the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP), and has published several musical compositions.

ANGIE GOCUR, alto: Angie is the music teacher at Central Catholic School and Holy Angels Catholic 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 A. KASSEBAUM, tenor: John is an engineer at Kassebaum Engineering, LLC.  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 R. 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.

ANDREW R. MOTYKA, director: Andrew is the Director of Liturgical Music for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis and Director of Music at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul. He previously served as Director of Music at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Altoona, Pennsylvania, and held positions at churches in Maryland, Massachusetts, and western Pennsylvania. He holds a Master of Music in Sacred Music from Benjamin T. Rome School of Music at The Catholic University of America, and a Bachelor of Science in Music Education from The College of Saint Rose. In addition to directing Vox Sacra, Andrew is composer of the Laudate Dominum Communion Antiphons and has published other pieces with CanticaNOVA.   Andrew is a member of the Cathedral of Saints Peter & Paul parish in Indianapolis.

KATHLEEN MULLER, alto: Kathleen 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, Kathleen is a member of the National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM), the American Guild of Organists (AGO), and the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA).  Kathleen 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.  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), and the American Theatre Organ Society.  Tom is a member of St. Luke parish in Indianapolis.

MICHELE PERKINS, soprano: Michele is a computer training coordinator 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 a member of Sonrise, a folk guitar group, at St. Monica Catholic Church, and a 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.