Chris is a graduate of Louisiana State University, with concentrations in piano performance, organ performance, and music composition, and has been involved in numerous compositional productions and commissions. He currently works as a piano technician, tuning and repairing pianos, and is an installation at the piano shop Premier Music, in Melbourne. He teaches a studio of bright young pianists and also performs at First Church Melbourne on Sunday mornings. He was born a curious soul. From a young age, he became inextricably obsessed with the questions “why?” and “how?”. These questions led to a dedication to the fields of philosophy, theology, and ultimately music. Christopher’s musical career began with original productions of entertainment shows recorded on his sister’s cassette recorder. Soon after, formal lessons followed, and by eleven years old, he was teaching piano lessons to other children. Continuing with his formal piano education, he joined school bands, mastering such instruments as flute, tuba, baritone, and melodic percussion. He had the pleasure of leading his high school as drum major, as well as the state in Louisiana’s “All-Star” marching band, as well as qualifying for numerous regional honor bands, most notably as principal chair for tuba for three years. As a pianist, he competed and placed in many competitions throughout high school and college, often placing or winning. Chris started with us in July of 2022 and is responsible for the 5:00 Mass.