Member Profiles

Marty Arlinghaus, bass

Marty is a freelance musician and woodworker, and hopes to form a program to provide music education and choral opportunities to inner-city youth. He holds bachelor's degrees in music and German from the University of Cincinnati and a graduate degree in Catholic Studies from Mt. St. Mary's Seminary of the West. Marty is a member of the Cathedral of Saints Peter & Paul 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.

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).

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.

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 "Sister Act." Lauren is a member of St. John the Evangelist 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.

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.

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.

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.

Charlie Gardner, bass

Charlie is an organist, a guitarist, and an instructor at Marian University. He formerly served as the director of music and worship for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. Charlie holds a bachelor's degree from St. Meinrad College and a graduate degree in music from Butler University. He is an active member of the music ministry at Nativity Parish in Indianapolis.

Lauren Lawson, alto

Lauren is the campus minister for worship ministries and the director of the sacred choir at Marian University. She holds a bachelor's degree in music and communication from DePauw University and a graduate degree in Theological Studies from the University of Dayton.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Former Members

MARY (BONADIES) OULLETTE, soprano: Mary holds a bachelor's degree in Sacred Music from Franciscan University and is currently working toward a graduate degree in Catechetics. Mary is a member of the Chuch Music Association of America (CMAA) and has published an article on sacred music as art. She currently lives in Steubenville, Ohio.

SARAH DAWSON, soprano: Sarah 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. She currently lives in North Carolina.

TIMOTHY GELHAUS, bass: Timothy holds a bachelor's degree in music from Clarke University, and a graduate degree in music composition from Butler University. He currently lives in the Los Angeles area and works for a music publishing company and as a freelance composer.