Music Directors

Pat McCarty is Epiphany's contemporary and youth music director. He not only has experience leading contemporary worship, but has acted as a consultant with numerous churches in Cincinnati, helping to build their praise bands, contemporary worship services and music programs. Pat lives in Loveland with his wife Peggy and children Chelsea and Thomas. In addition, Pat is the president of CJT Digital Design, a web design firm based in Loveland. Email

Chester is a graduate of the College-Conservatory of Music at University of Cincinnati in Music Education, and brings a fine history of musical excellence to Epiphany's Traditional Music Program. In addition to having served as a music teacher in the Forest Hills School District for 35 years, he also served in a number of capacities at Norwood Grace United Methodist, including Director of Music. During his tenure at Grace, Chester oversaw flourishing programs involving adult and youth choirs, handbells programs, and more.

Chester has one grown son who lives in Boston, and in his spare time enjoys digital photography, continuing his education and listening to music. Email