Artistic Staff

Dr. Stephen J. Mulder, Artistic Director

Stephen Mulder received his Bachelor’s Degree from Dordt College (Sioux Center, IA) in 1989, and a Master’s Degree (1994) and Ph.D. (1997) from Florida State University.  Stephen Mulder came to Georgia in the Fall of 2000 to be an Assistant Professor of Music at Gordon College.  Prior to his position at Gordon College, Dr. Mulder had conducted the Women’s Glee Chorus at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Dr. Mulder has extensive community chorus experience.  He served as the Assistant Conductor of the Concert Singers of Cary (NC) from 1997 to 2000, helping establish their Chamber Choir and Children’s Chorus.  He has also sung and served in various capacities with the Tallahassee Community Chorus, the Key Chorale (Siesta Key, FL), Gloria Musicae (Sarasota, FL), the Choral Society of Durham (NC) and the Vocal Arts Ensemble of Durham (NC).

His choral training has been colored by many renowned conductors and teachers including Dale Grotenhuis, Andre Thomas, Rodney Eichenberger, David Brunner, Rodney Wynkoop, and Daniel Moe.  He has also assisted with choral projects for John Rutter, Don Moses and Robert Shaw.

Dr. Mulder served as Director of Music and Worship Arts at the First United Methodist Church of Griffin from 2004 to 2023. Currently, Dr. Mulder is the Director of Music and Liturgical Arts at St. George’s Episcopal Church in Griffin, GA, a position he has held since January 2024.

Alicia Smith, Accompanist

Alicia Smith has served as a Church Pianist for several local Churches for over 30 years.  She also enjoys playing for various ensembles and community theatre productions. She took piano lessons from Nan Carley throughout school, then attended Gordon College where she earned her Associate’s Degree in Piano.  Alicia is also a Registered Dental Hygienist and is employed by Magusiak, Morgan and Brown Family Dentistry. 

Alicia is also a proud wife, mother and grandmother, and enjoys spending her free time with her family.