Who's Who

Dr. Eric D. Reyes is a Mexican-American conductor, pianist, and vocalist committed to creating music that inspires hope, communicates beauty, and fosters unity. Born and raised in Southern California, he currently serves as Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities at Hope College in Holland, MI and as Artistic Director of the Grand Rapids Choir of Men and Boys.

An active presenter and clinician, Reyes has presented at national and regional conferences including the National Collegiate Choral Organization (NCCO) and the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA). His work often explores the cultural and musical traditions that shape choral repertoire from across the Americas, and he is passionate about helping conductors engage diverse repertoire with both musical and cultural understanding. Reyes is also actively involved with the Michigan School Vocal Music Association as a clinician and adjudicator, recently having led the 2025 MSVMA SSAA Honors Choir.

As a choral artist, Reyes has performed with ensembles including VoxGR and the Holland Bach Society and has been a part of leading ensembles such as the Southern California Children’s Chorus, Moody Chorale, University of Michigan Men’s Glee Club, University of Michigan Orpheus Singers, University of Michigan Arts Chorale, and the Community Chorus of Detroit. In 2017, he was one of eight rising conductors selected nationwide to participate in a conducting masterclass with Ann Howard Jones and Jerry McCoy at the American Choral Directors Association National Conference.

Reyes holds a Doctor of Musical Arts and Master of Music in Choral Conducting from the University of Michigan, where he was a recipient of the Brehm Endowed Fellowship in Choral Conducting, and a Bachelor of Music in Music and Worship (Piano) from the Moody Bible Institute. He is deeply grateful for the support of his mentors Dr. Eugene Rogers, Dr. Xiangtang Hong, Dr. Mark Stover, and Dr. Jerry Blackstone, and for the constant encouragement of his wife, soprano Jennie Judd Reyes. Together they are proud parents of their daughter, Josie.

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. Amy currently serves as accompanist for Unity Christian High School and assists with the instrumental music programs at both Unity Christian and Hudsonville Christian Schools. Her youngest son is a chorister in the Grand Rapids Choir of Men and Boys.