Education
Doctor of Pastoral Music (DPM)
Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas (ABD)
Additional non-degree studies
University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana
Introduction to Old Testament
Introduction to New Testament
The Liturgical Year
Master of Music in Organ and Church Music
Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, Bloomington, Indiana
Bachelor of Music in Organ Performance with distinction
Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, Bloomington, Indiana
Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance with distinction
Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, Bloomington, Indiana
Current Ministry Position
Organist and Director of Music Ministries (2013 – present)
Christ the King Lutheran Church (ELCA)
17195 Cleveland Road, South Bend, Indiana
Leads and directs all musical ensembles that contribute to four weekly worship services
Selects liturgies, hymns, anthems, & special music for all services & seasons of the church year
Supervises and mentors graduate student intern studying sacred music at Notre Dame
Created the annual community Hymn Festival of Healing and Hope in collaboration with South Bend’s SEASONS Counseling of Michiana
Instituted a weekly service of evening prayer
Previous Ministry Experience & Employment
Organist and Composer/Arranger-in-residence, University of Notre Dame Children’s Choir,
Notre Dame, Indiana (2013 – 2017)
Accompanied the Chamber Choir (ages 10-15) for two weekly rehearsals
Accompanied all choirs on piano and organ as needed for all community performances, worship services, and choral festivals
Traveled with the Chamber Choir on their bi-annual tours throughout the United States
Arranged and composed hymns and anthems as needed for the Chamber Choir
Album Recording: O Day of Peace: Hymns of the Notre Dame Children’s Choir, organist and arranger (2017)
Private Piano Instructor, Sacred Music Academy for Community Engagement at the University of
Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana (2016 – 2017)
Organist and Director of Music (2011 – 2012)
Community United Methodist Church
Vincennes, Indiana
Instituted an annual Mental Health Awareness Sunday
Collaborated with the Christian Education team to produce a children’s Christmas musical
Organist and Director of Music (2010 – 2011)
First Presbyterian Church
Franklin, Indiana
Reinstated the church’s handbell choir
Began an annual tradition of Advent and Lenten Lessons and Carols
Church Music Intern, Associate Organist, and Children’s Choir Director (2009 – 2010)
Trinity Episcopal Church
Bloomington, Indiana
Director of the Trinity Children’s Choir
Supervised the undergraduate organ scholar
Taught a week-long summer hymnody course for children
Organist (2008 – 2009)
Speedway Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Indianapolis, Indiana
Organist and Assistant Director of Music (2006 – 2008)
Christ United Methodist Church
Indianapolis, Indiana
Organist and Director of Music (2005 – 2006)
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Bedford, Indiana
Organist (2004 – 2005)
St. John’s United Church of Christ
Indianapolis, Indiana
Speaking Engagements
Series Speaker: Conversations for Connections: Liberation, Mental Health, and Hymns That Heal
Ascension Lutheran Church of Boulder, CO
Zoom Presentation
Conference Presenter: Mental Illness and Faith Communities: Widening the Welcome by Singing Our Stories
Annual Conference of the Hymn Society in the United States and Canada
2021 Virtual Conference
Festival Speaker: Annual Hymn Festival of Healing and Hope
Christ the King Lutheran Church and SEASONS Counseling of Michiana
South Bend, Indiana (2014-present)
Guest Speaker: Helpful Mental Health Habits for the College Music Major”
Forum Hour Lecture Series, St. Mary's College
Notre Dame, Indiana
Guest Lecturer: All My Hope on God is Founded: Mental Health and Hymns that Heal
The St. Joseph Valley Chapter of the American Guild of Organists, First Presbyterian Church
Mishawaka, Indiana
Conference Presenter: All My Hope on God is Founded: Mental Health and Hymns that Heal
Annual Conference of the Hymn Society in the United States and Canada
Loyola University, New Orleans, Louisiana
Guest speaker: Learning from the Masters. Learning from the People
Sacred Music Conference, University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, Indiana
Publications & Recordings
The Canterbury Dictionary of Hymnology, Canterbury Press: Mark Miller
http://www.hymnology.co.uk/m/mark-miller
United Church of Christ Mental Health Network Blog: The Lord Has Done Great Things for Us, and We Are Glad Indeed
O Day of Peace with the Notre Dame Children's Choir (2017)
Hillary Doerries, Arranger and Organist
Performances
Organ Recitalist: First United Methodist Church Recital Series, South Bend, Indiana
Song Leader: Notre Dame Children's Choir Spring Choral Festival, An Evening of Music with Mark Miller, South Bend, Indiana
Organ Recitalist: 500th Anniversary Celebration of the Reformation, Trinity Lutheran Church, Olney, Illinois
Organ Recitalist: Organ Rededication Concert, Speedway Christian Church, Speedway, Indiana
Mezzo-Soprano Soloist: Premiere of O Emmanuel with Notre Dame Children’s Choir
Organ Recitalist: 10-Year Anniversary of St. Vincent de Paul Parish Pipe Organ Dedication, St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Elkhart, Indiana
Organ Recitalist: Roberts Park United Methodist Church, Indianapolis, Indiana
Organ Recitalist: Trinity United Methodist Church, Madison, Indiana
Organ Recitalist: The Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta, Georgia
Organ Recitalist: All Souls Unitarian Church, Indianapolis, Indiana
Organ Recitalist: Christ Church Cathedral, Indianapolis, Indiana
Organ Recitalist: St. Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad, Indiana
Organ Recitalist: St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Advent Concert Series, Indianapolis, Indiana
Mezzo-soprano Soloist: Advent Recital, Trinity Episcopal Church, Bloomington, Indiana
Organ Recitalist: American Guild of Organists Lenten Concert Series at Trinity Episcopal Church, Bloomington, Indiana
Organ Recitalist: American Guild of Organists Noon-time Recital Series, First Christian Church, Bloomington, Indiana
Instructors & Masterclasses
Organ Instructors
Dr. Marilyn Keiser
Dr. Jeffrey Smith
Mr. Todd Wilson
Dr. Chris Young
Dr. Robert Clark
Voice Instructors
Patricia Havranek
Patricia Stiles
Masterclasses
Stephan Engels, Organ
Roberta Gary, Organ
Patricia Havranek, Voice
Awards, Honors, & Scholarships
Mental Health Advocacy Award + Samaritan Counseling Center of South Bend, Indiana
Sacred Music Scholarship + Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas
Dean’s Award + Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, Bloomington, Indiana
Indiana University Music Merit Award + Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, Bloomington, Indiana
Lovelace Scholar Award + The Hymn Society in the United States and Canada
Church Music Intern under Dr. Marilyn Keiser + Trinity Episcopal Church, Bloomington, Indiana
Professional Memberships
United Church of Christ Mental Health Network
Task Force Member
The Hymn Society in the United States and Canada
2008 Lovelace Scholar
2015 Conference Presenter
2021 Virtual Conference Presenter
The American Guild of Organists, St. Joseph Valley Chapter, Northern Indiana
2016-2017 Member-at-large
The American Guild of Organists, Indiana University-Bloomington Chapter
2009-2010 Chapter Dean
The Association of Anglican Musicians (AAM)
The Association of Lutheran Church Musicians (ALCM)
Other Professional Activities
Mental Health Ministries Team, Christ the King Lutheran Church of South Bend, Indiana
Founder and team member
Local chapter of Fresh Hope for Mental Health, Christ the King Lutheran Church of South Bend, Indiana
Support Group facilitator
Community Ministry Grant Stirring Team, Christ the King Lutheran Church of South Bend, Indiana
November 2019: Matching grant awarded through the Center for Congregations in Indianapolis, Indiana
Student Advisory Board Member, Sacred Music at Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana (2015-2019)
Community representative
South Bend Chamber Singers, Dr. Nancy Menk, Director, South Bend, Indiana (2014-2017)
Alto section leader
Adjunct Instructor of Organ and Voice
Olney Central College, Olney, Illinois (2011-2012)
Choral Accompanist, Olney Central College Concert Choir
Olney Central College, Olney, Illinois (2011-2012)
Apollo’s Voice Chorus Member
Indianapolis, Indiana (2007-2010)
Indiana University Children’s Choir Accompanist
Bloomington, Indiana (2004-2008)
Private Piano Instructor (1999-2017)