BILLY SCHARFENBERGER

MINISTER OF MUSIC | CONTACT

A native of Indianapolis, Billy (they/them) brings more than 20 years of music leadership, including proficiency with choirs, organ and keyboard. Their commitment to multicultural work and collaborative approach to worship planning, were among the qualities the search team sought in candidates.

Billy earned a Bachelor of Music Arts degree with focus in organ performance from DePauw University, and a master’s in music librarianship from IU Bloomington. They are currently on staff at the Butler University School of Music as a collaborative pianist and coach, working primarily with college voice majors, in addition to teaching private lessons in piano and voice through the Butler Community Arts School.

Billy found Central’s commitment to diversity and openness a particularly strong reason for seeking and accepting the position.