BUMC Leadership
Randall Bradley – Director
Dr. Bradley is deeply committed to the sense of community that naturally develops when men sing together. Prior to coming to becoming director of the Baylor Men’s Choir in 2000, he conducted Oklahoma Baptist University’s historic Bison Glee Club beginning in 1994. At Baylor he serves as the Ben H. Williams Professor of Music, Director of the Church Music Program, and the Center for Christian Music Studies where he teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in church music.
Dr. Bradley is a frequent conference leader in the areas of conducting, music education, and church music. He has served in various leadership capacities with the American Choral Directors Association including the Oklahoma Choral Directors president-elect and Southwest Division Repertoire and Standards Chair for Male Choruses. Groups under his direction have sung for the National and Southwestern Division American Choral Directors Conventions, the Oklahoma Music Educators Convention, the Baptist Church Music Conference, the Baptist General Convention of Texas, and the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship.
Briggs Ellyson – President
Briggs is a graduate student pursuing a master’s in accounting from Austin, Texas. He enjoys being a part of the Baylor University Men’s Choir, not only for the lifelong friendships and memorable music experiences, but also for the rich diversity within the choir. He believes that the variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of his fellow members adds depth to their performances and enhances the community. Outside of choir, Briggs is passionate about golf, coaching football, staying active through regular workouts, and participating in his local church’s praise team.
Paul Vassar- External Vice President
Paul Vassar is a Film & Digital Media major with a Music minor from Belton, TX. When he isn’t singing with the Men’s Choir he is probably studying in Moody, filming a video with friends, creating music, or absolutely decimating his roommates in Mario Kart. Paul has found a special home in the Men’s Choir and hopes to stretch that home out to others who are new and old to the group.
Tyler Peterson – Internal Vice President
Tyler is a Junior Professional Selling and Supply Chain Management major from Granbury, Texas. He has been in the Men’s Choir every semester since he began at Baylor. He loves the Baylor University Men’s Choir because of its individuality from other groups at Baylor. Tyler loves connecting with a diverse group that truly care for one another. Outside of choir, Tyler is a dance instructor for the Baylor Country Dance Club and the Sing Chair for his fraternity, FIJI. In addition, Tyler enjoys getting to know others, traveling, and learning about business
Rhett Medling – Secretary
Rhett is a Junior Professional Selling and Risk Management Insurance Major from Hollis, New Hampshire. He Has been in the Men’s Choir every semester he has been at Baylor. He loves being in the Men’s Choir because of the tight knit community that is unique and like no other. He believes singing with other Men, especially pieces about our Lord is not something you get to do everyday. Outside of class, Rhett enjoys getting involved in his church, playing guitar, cooking, graphic design, and staying active.
Luke Gotwald – Treasurer
Luke is a Senior Finance major originally from Sheboygan, WI. He has been in Men’s Choir since his freshman year and is returning for his second year on the officer team. He loves the Men’s Choir for the unique and diverse community it fosters as well as the different opportunities for personal growth it offers. Outside of Men’s Choir, Luke is involved in Baylor Club Tennis, works part-time in investment management, and is a kid’s ministry volunteer at his church.
Micah Espree – Membership Development
Micah Espree is a sophomore Choral Music Education Major from Mansfield, Texas. Micah has been a part of the Baylor Men’s Choir since his freshman year. Micah’s favorite part of being with the Men’s Choir is the endless amounts of joy the choir brings to their community. Micah Dreams of obtaining a Doctorate in Music Education and teaching music at a collegiate level. If there’s one thing you can expect from Micah, it’d be a big happy smile and a 23oz Arizona Tea in his hand.
August Rothpletz – Social Media Coordinator
August Rothpletz is a junior Computer Science major from Louisville, KY. He has been involved with the Baylor Men’s Choir since his freshman year, and has really loved the depth of comrade and the many opportunities to do unique, exciting things the choir has to offer. When August isn’t editing videos for his ongoing quest to make the choir pass Baylor Athletics in Instagram followers, he can be caught rock climbing at the SLC or doing sound mixing for his church’s worship service.
Esebasi-Gabriel Akai – Chaplain
Eseabasi is a Sophomore Biology Major on the Pre-Med track with a concentration in Integrative Biology, from San Antonio, Texas. He has been in the Men’s Choir since his freshman year at Baylor. He loves Men’s Choir for the authenticity of the students that make up and expressing his joy through the songs the choir sings. Beyond Men’s Choir, Eseabasi works on campus as an office assistant and enjoys reading, singing, and spending quality time with his loved ones.
Brent Cabote – Merchandise Coordinator
Brent Cabote is a sophomore business major with minors in religion and music. He is passionate about all three. Brent works as a chapel worship leader for University Chapel Worship and serves with St. Peter’s Catholic Student Center. Drinking coffee, reading theology, lifting weights, and pickleball are some of his favorite hobbies. Brent loves men’s choir because he feels that it is essentially a musical fraternity. Amazing brotherhood, amazing music, and amazing family.
Nick Hernandez – Logistics Manager
Nick is a Senior American Studies Major with concentrations in History, Religion, and Politics Science from Navasota, Texas. He has been in the Men’s Choir every semester since Sophomore year. He loves being in the Men’s Choir because he gets to build relationships with new students and guys outside of his program. Outside of the Men’s Choir Nick serves as the Director of Diversity for the Baylor Students Government, is a McNair Scholar, and works with Freshman from underserved backgrounds interested in graduate school.
Nathan Vernon – Digital Media Coordinator
Nathan Vernon is a Junior Sports Marketing Analytics and Economics major from College Station, TX. This is his third semester in Men’s Choir. He loves the men’s choir because of the fun we can while also making beautiful music with some amazing people. Nathan enjoyed watching college sports and supporting intramurals on campus. He is involved in the S3E club and Christian Leaders in Business. You can find him at the SLC playing basketball with friends and competing in almost all the intramurals for the Men’s Choir.
Isaac Bradley- Graduate Assistant
Isaac Bradley is in his first year as a graduate student in Church Music and Choral Conducting at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. Isaac received his Bachelor’s in Choral Music Education from Baylor in the spring of 2020. Prior to starting his graduate work, Isaac taught music for four years to 800 PK-5th graders at O.H. Stowe Elementary School in the Birdville Independent School District in Haltom City, Texas. While at Stowe, Isaac directed a choir of eighty-five 3rd-5th graders, produced monthly music programs for all grades, and received the district-wide 1st-Year Teacher of the Year Award in the spring of 2021. In addition to his graduate work, Isaac serves as the Music Associate at Calvary Baptist Church in Waco.