Who's Who

• Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities:
• Hope College – Holland, MI
• 2020 - Present
• Doctorate of Music Arts in Choral Conducting: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor - May 2025
• Masters of Music in Choral Conducting: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor - May 2020
• Bachelor of Music in Music and Worship, Piano Performance:
• Moody Bible Institute – May 2018

Dr. Reyes writes: “I have had the privilege of attending services presented by GRCMB. The experience left me deeply moved, inspired, and hopeful for the future of singing for men and boys.

My own musical journey began as a boy soprano in the Southern California Children’s Chorus, an experience that profoundly shaped my love for choral singing. I am drawn to the choir’s commitment to serving those who gather for worship and reflection through music. It would be an honor to contribute to the continuation of this choir’s rich and vibrant legacy. I also recognize that leading an organization such as GRCMB requires significant care, vision, and long-term commitment. I welcome the opportunity to contribute to that ministry and to help sustain and strengthen the choir’s presence and impact. I approach this opportunity with both enthusiasm and humility.”

Eric is married to soprano Jennie Judd Reyes. Together they are proud parents of their daughter, Josephine.While in Chicago

Jordan Malone is a graduate of Aquinas College with a (BM) in Liturgical music. Jordan has studied organ (Larry Biser and Dr. Kenneth Bos), piano (Mary Hurd), composition (Dr. Mark Webb), conducting (Dr. Stephen Barton), and voice (Scott Bosscher and Barbara Witham McCargar). He currently serves as the Director of Sacred Music at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church & School. Jordan has been a part of the GRCMB family since 2008, joining as a chorister who fell in love with sacred music because of his involvement with the choir. Jordan has written many choral anthems, music for sacred worship, and secular choral music as well. Jordan has also been involved in the Grand Rapids community theatre scene, from working the box office at Circle Theatre, to performing on stage and working as music director for various shows/concerts. Jordan attributes his love for music and the arts to his grandmother, Mary Stanley (1948-2022) who got him involved with GRCMB and the music ministry at his church. She would be there to take him to rehearsals and always sit in the first few rows at performances. She showed her support and love by letting everyone she met know about Jordan’s career and how proud she was of him. Outside of his music life, he enjoys lawn-scaping, and attempting home DIY repairs. bike riding, swimming, videography, photography, fun adventures that include walking…not to be confused with hiking and many more activities! Liking to keep busy he loves to explore the world that God has created and be in the presence of his beauty.

Projecting “a warmly musical personality”, Julia Brown’s many recordings on Naxos hail her as an “unquestionably first-class artist and superb technician… exceptionally sensitive”. Her organ and harpsichord recordings of W. F. Bach, J. S. Bach, Buxtehude and Scheidemann have gained high critical acclaim. In demand as a historical keyboardist and collaborative artist, Julia’s performances include chamber music, orchestral repertoire, and continuo playing in addition to solo recitals. Julia has been accompanying singers and instrumentalists since an early age and has appeared in concert in North and South America and in Europe. Concert appearances include the Oregon Bach Festival, Astoria Music Festival, Chico Bach Festival, American Guild of Organists Regional and National Conventions, Organ Historical Society Conventions, Latin American Organist Conventions, and National Public Radio. Born in Rio de Janeiro, Brown studied piano, harpsichord and organ in her native Brazil before receiving her MM and DMA from Northwestern University as a student of Wolfgang Rübsam. Julia is Director of Music and Organist at Mayflower Congregational Church and accompanies the Calvin Alumni Choir. She is thrilled and honored to join GRCMB!

Amy Netz has served the greater Grand Rapids community as an accompanist for more than twenty-five years. In addition to her extensive collaborative work, she is an accomplished flutist. She previously held the
position of Band Director at Grand Rapids Christian Schools before stepping away to devote herself to raising her four children.

Mrs. Netz currently serves as accompanist for Unity Christian High School and assists with the instrumental music programs at both Unity Christian and Hudsonville Christian Schools. This season marks her inaugural year as accompanist for the Grand Rapids Choir of Men and Boys.