Dr. Christoph Tietze
Choir Director
Dr. Tietze has been directing childrens’ choirs since 1979, both on the East coast and in California. He is currently Music Director/Organist at St. Mary’s Cathedral and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music from SJSU, a Master of Music and a Master of Musical Arts from Yale University Institute of Sacred Music, and a Doctor of Sacred Music from the Graduate Theological Foundation. His choirs have performed throughout the United States and Europe, and his books on the Introits are published by World Library Publications and Liturgy Training Publications.
Jennifer Park (BM)
Jennifer Park, mezzo-soprano, was raised in the Bay Area, where her passion for music and singing flourished through her involvement with the San Francisco Girls Chorus, beginning in January 2012. Her experiences with the chorus, which included domestic and international performances, paved the way for her undergraduate studies in music and vocal performance at the University of California, Santa Cruz, starting in October 2020. Under the mentorship of Dr. Emily Sinclair, Jennifer earned her Bachelor of Music in June 2023. Currently, she is pursuing graduate studies in Music Therapy at the University of the Pacific. In addition to her academic pursuits, Jennifer serves as a cantor and choir member at St. Mary’s Cathedral under the direction of Dr. Christoph Tietze and is now in her second year as music teacher at Stella Maris Academy.
