Jacob Hofeling, DMA

About Me

Originally from Arizona, Dr. Hofeling has a Bachelor of Music degree in Organ Performance  from Arizona State University where he studied under Kimberly Marshall. Hofeling also holds a Master of Music degree in Music Theory, a Master of Music degree in Organ, and a Doctorate of Musical Arts in organ from the University of Kansas where he studied under James Higdon and Michael Bauer. 

Hofeling's studies allowed him to focus on the complex rhythmic structures in the organ music of Jean-Louis Florentz as well as study abroad at the Hochschule für Künste in Bremen, Germany under Professor Edoardo Bellotti.  

Hofeling currently holds a position as Director of Music and Liturgy at St. Mark Catholic Church in Independence, Missouri, and was recently the interim professor of organ at Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas. 

As a solo recitalist, he has recently performed concerts in Kansas City Missouri, Salt Lake City Utah (on the historic Tabernacle Organ on Temple Square), Gold Canyon Arizona, and several cities in Western Kansas.

In addition, he performs frequently at the Community of Christ Temple in Independence, Missouri, where he holds the title of staff organist. 

The KC Metropolis wrote that Hofeling’s playing:

“...had a wonderful variety of registers and colors and displayed a secure sense of control.” 

Hofeling is also a member of the organ committee for the National Federation of Music Clubs, tasked with selecting the organ repertoire for the next four years of Federation competitions.

As a continuo player, he has had the honor of performing with the Kansas City Symphony, and was a semi-finalist in the Mikhael Tariverdiev International Organ Competition in Kaliningrad Russia, and he was awarded second prize in the Fort Wayne, IN National Organ Playing Competition. 

His performances have been heard on the radio at KBAQ in Arizona and KPR in Kansas.   

Upcoming Concerts and Events

Wednesday, March 12th, 2025, 12:15 pm

Solo Lenten Organ Recital

St. Andrew's Episcopal Church

6401 Wornall Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64113

Friday March 14th, 2025, 5:00 pm

Chamber Concert with UMKC Choirs featuring works by Mozart and Haydn

Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

4525 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 64111 

Sunday, April 6th, 2025, 2:00 pm

J.S. Bach B-minor Bass with William Baker Singers

Grace and Holy Trinity Episcopal Cathedral

415 W 13th St, Kansas City, MO 64105 

Tuesday, April 15th, 2025, 6:00 pm

W.A. Mozart Requiem with the St. Joseph Symphony Orchestra

Prince of Peace Catholic Church

16000 W 143rd St, Olathe, KS 66062 

Thursday, April 17th and Friday April 18th, 2025, 8:00 pm

Concert with Millenial Choirs and Orchestras

Morrison Center, 2201 W Cesar Chavez Ln, Boise, ID 83725 

Wednesday April 23rd, 2025, 6:00 pm

Taylor Scott Davis "Magnificat" and Solo Organ Recital with Eastern Arizona Choirs

Eastern Arizona College Fine Arts Auditorium

 North Stadium Avenue, Thatcher, AZ 85552 

Thursday, May 1st, 2025, 5:00 pm and 8:00 pm

Concert with Millenial Choirs and Orchestras

Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

1601 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108 

Sunday, May 4, 2025, 2:00 pm

Bachathon

Village Presbyterian Church

6641 Mission Road Prairie Village, KS, 66208 

Tuesday, June 24th, 2025, 7:00 pm

Solo Organ Recital

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

307 Congress Street, Portland, Maine 04101

Sunday, August 24th, 2025, 10:00 am

Organ Rededication

Memorial United Methodist Church

Boonville, MO

Saturday, October 25th, 2025, 7:00 pm

Solo Organ Recital

Illinois College

Jacksonville, IL