Geoffrey S. Shoffstall, Organist & Choirmaster

Geoffrey S. Shoffstall was appointed to organist & choirmaster at St. Richard’s in September of 2006. Raised in State College, Pennsylvania, he received the Master of Liturgical Music degree from The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC, where he studied on full scholarship, studying organ and choral directing with Dr. Dale Krider. 

Geoffrey received the Bachelor of Arts degree in Sacred Music and Organ Performance from Lebanon Valley College in Annville, Pennsylvania, studying organ with Dr. Shelly Moorman-Stahlman and previously with Dr. Pierce Getz, Professor Emeritus. Named a Presser Scholar, he was the recipient of the Theodore Presser Foundation award for the highest academic achievement and musical merit within the school of music.

Geoffrey maintained an active solo recital and accompanying schedule for instrumentalists and choral groups throughout the Mid-Atlantic region before relocating to Florida. Upon arriving in Florida, Geoffrey continued accompanying for choral groups and the Conservatory Theatre department at the University of Central Florida. His solo organ recitals include most notably, National City Christian Church and the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., and two appearances at the Washington National Cathedral all to great acclaim.

Mr. Shoffstall has served various denominations as director of music and organist, leading volunteer and semi-professional choirs, in addition to teaching piano to children and adults. He is a member of The American Guild of Organists and has attained Choir Master and Service Playing certification from the guild. Geoffrey has served as news reporter to the Central Florida chapter of The American Guild of Organists for the national publication The American Organist and performs regularly in chapter sponsored events.