Frank Seitz and Eric Funk

Dr. Frank Seitz, a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist for 36 years and former Catholic Seminarian, has written two dozen professional articles and three books about the challenges within the human psyche. He has counseled numerous clergy in their crises of intimacy. He lives in Bozeman, Montana, with his wife, Adele.  His first novel, The Collar, followed Father Christopher Joyce’s tortured relationship between his responsibilities as a priest and his undeniable love for one of his parishioners. That novel led to a musical collaboration with  composer Eric Funk and the creation of The Collar: A Musical; a dramatic musical adaptation of the novel.

Maestro Eric Funk is an internationally renowned composer and conductor. The recipient of many academic and musical awards, he has composed 114 major works, including operas, concerti, string quartets, large and small choral works and chamber works. He also serves as artistic director and host for Montana PBS-TV “11th & Grant with Eric Funk,” the Emmy Award winning showcase for Montana musicians. He was music director and conductor of the Helena Symphony Orchestra and the co-founder and conductor of the Gallatin Chamber Orchestra in Bozeman, Montana.

Books by Seitz and Funk

The Collar: A Musical
paperback and CD
Listen to selections from the CD