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Music at St. James Episcopal Church
Music adds a touch of beauty to our worship services here at St. James Wichita. Our music program includes the Choir, Handbell Choir, and other instrumental and vocal participants. If you’re interested in sharing your musical talents with the church, please read through the options below and reach out for more information!
Choir
The St. James Choir is the backbone of the music program at St. James Episcopal Church, providing musical leadership at the 10:45 a.m. service on most Sundays from September through May. The choir welcomes adults as well as high school and college-age singers. A wide variety of music, including hymns, liturgical music, Psalmody, and sacred choral music from many historical eras is included in its repertoire.
The choir rehearses on Wednesday evenings from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. from September through May in the music room at St. James. New members are always welcome!
Choir Section Leaders
Malachi Biffle
Biography
Malachi Biffle (Baritone, Bass Section Leader) has been singing in church since childhood, but began doing so professionally while in college at the University of Houston (Go Coogs!). He owes his love for music, particularly church music, to his mother, Stevie Cooke, who now sings in the choir at St James with him.
His favorite piece of sacred music is Antonio Lotti’s Crucifixus a 8, followed closely by the Paschal Troparion. He moved to Kansas from Houston in 2022, and has been a member of St James and the Episcopal Church since being confirmed in 2025.
Outside the walls of the church, Malachi works at Legacy Bank and fills his spare time reading about theology and history, playing tabletop roleplaying games, and spending time with his partner Claire and their two dogs Sasha and Ariadne.
Grace (Ryan)
Biography
Hi! My name is Grace (Ryan) and I am a music education and music theater major at WSU. I am originally from Wisconsin, and this is coming up on my third year in Kansas. I have always loved music and acting, so I am very grateful for the chance to share music and meet so many people at St. James!
Bradyn Houltberg
Biography
Bradyn Houltberg is a very active soloist and teacher, collaborating with choirs and the local community theatre for many different events. She has been teaching elementary music K-6 the last three years. The last two have been at St Mary’s Grade school in Salina, KS. She graduated from Kansas Wesleyan University in 2023.
Bradyn has performed in many community theatre productions at the Theatre Salina. On the side, she teaches vocal lessons to a range of students and sings for various events / groups. Bradyn enjoys going on walks, baking and doing fun crafts! She is excited to move to Wichita to be with her family. Bradyn looks forward to meeting you all and am excited to teach in Wichita and join this wonderful church community.
Ramon Mosate Jr.
Biography
Ramon Mosate Jr. is a Countertenor and Tenor based in Wichita, Kansas. He studied Voice, Psychology, and Marketing at Wichita State University, where he began his operatic and music education journey.
Following his studies, Ramon taught vocal music and guest directed church choirs around Wichita before making his professional debut with Wichita Grand Opera in “Candide” alongside Kelsey Grammar.
Since then, he has performed internationally in countries such as Italy, Estonia, Austria, and across the United States with Opera Dallas, KC Lyric Opera, Cincinnati Opera, The Metropolitan Opera and more. With the family business bringing him home, Ramon is excited to welcome St. James as his new church and community! Sharing the music with the congregation and meeting everyone is what he looks forward to the most!
Handbells
The Handbell Choir provides music for worship several times throughout the church year, using three octaves of Schulmerich handbells and choir chimes. Both youth and adults are welcome to participate in this group, and new members are welcome. Training will be provided as needed.
Rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings from 6-7 pm from September through May, in the music room. New members are welcome!
Other Resources
Instrumental and vocal soloists and ensembles participate in worship in a variety of ways throughout the year. Musicians of all ages are encouraged to share their talents at St. James.
For more information about any of these opportunities, please contact the parish office at office@stjameswichita.org
