Schuyler Brinson
Fishers
Summary
Seasoned church musician and ministry leader with over 25 years of experience in choral conducting, organ performance, and traditional liturgical worship. Recognized for cultivating vibrant music ministries that support the spiritual life of the congregation through thoughtful worship planning, artistic integrity, and collaborative leadership. Committed to fostering excellence while creating meaningful opportunities for congregational engagement and formation through music.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Minister of Music
Geist Christian Church (Mud Creek Campus)
Indianapolis, Indiana
06.2014 - Current
- Provide strategic and day-to-day leadership for a comprehensive music ministry within a large congregation, including choirs, handbells, and instrumental ensembles
- Shape and lead music for weekly worship and major liturgical seasons in close collaboration with clergy
- Serve as primary organist, supporting congregational singing and enhancing the liturgical experience
- Recruit, mentor, and sustain volunteer musicians while supervising music staff and fostering a strong sense of community
- Oversee concerts, special programs, and long-range planning that enrich the worship and cultural life of the congregation
Director of Music & Organist
Broadway United Methodist Church
Indianapolis, Indiana
09.2011 - 05.2014
- Directed all aspects of the church’s music ministry, cultivating a cohesive and engaged program of choral and handbell ensembles
- Served as organist for all worship services and special events
- Supervised staff singers and accompanist, ensuring musical and organizational excellence
- Established and led a concert series that expanded the church’s engagement with the broader community
Director of Music & Organist
Chesterfield Christian Church
Chesterfield, Indiana
04.2009 - 08.2011
- Led music ministry through choral and handbell ensembles while serving as principal organist
- Initiated a concert series to enhance both congregational life and community outreach
- Managed music library and program resources with attention to organization and accessibility
Organist
Christ the Savior Lutheran Church
Fishers, Indiana
09.2007 - 04.2009
- Provided organ leadership for traditional worship service
- Collaborated with choir and leadership to support congregational singing and worship
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Church Music & Organ Performance
Anderson University
Anderson, IndianaSkills
- Choral Conducting & Ensemble Development
- Organ Performance & Liturgical Leadership
- Worship Planning & Sacred Music Programming
- Music Ministry Leadership & Administration
- Volunteer Engagement & Pastoral Musicianship
Affiliations
- American Guild of Organists
- American Choral Directors Association
- Indiana Choral Directors Association
MUSIC MINISTRY LEADERSHIP & ADMINISTRATION
- Lead comprehensive church music ministries that integrate choral, instrumental, and congregational music into the life of worship
- Skilled choral conductor and organist with a strong commitment to musical and liturgical excellence
- Experienced in traditional liturgical worship planning in collaboration with clergy and church leadership
- Proven ability to lead and coordinate multiple ensembles, staff, and volunteers with clarity and care
- Develop concerts, seasonal programming, and long-term ministry vision while stewarding financial resources responsibly
Timeline
Minister of Music
Geist Christian Church (Mud Creek Campus)
06.2014 - Current
Director of Music & Organist
Broadway United Methodist Church
09.2011 - 05.2014
Director of Music & Organist
Chesterfield Christian Church
04.2009 - 08.2011
Organist
Christ the Savior Lutheran Church
09.2007 - 04.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Church Music & Organ Performance
Anderson University