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Welcome
Thank you for visiting! I'm delighted to offer my musical talents for Christian church worship services. Music ministry is a deep passion of mine, and I can provide a wide array of Christian music to churches and church groups.
I am a New York native, now residing in Westfield. My formal musical training includes studies at Cornell University (where I earned my Bachelor's degree), Mannes School of Music, and Hunter College.
As a multi-instrumentalist, my main instruments for services are voice and piano, with organ and rhythm guitar as secondary instruments. I am a cantor certified by the National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
I speak and can sing in Spanish and French (plus Latin) and have experience cantoring and playing for weddings and funerals. I also offer choral conducting support, with training from James Jordan and Harold Rosenbaum, and have experience leading children's choirs.
My previous roles include serving as the main music minister (cantor/pianist/organist) for years at Holy Family Church in the Archdiocese of Springfield, MA. Currently, I am the regular Sunday morning pianist and organist at a Christian church in Western Massachusetts.
More generally, I gladly provide on-call musical support to Christian churches of diverse denominations throughout Western Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont, and New York, often subbing on short notice. I am also gladly available for weddings, funerals, retreats, charismatic events, and more.
Please contact me with your inquiries and to check my availability.
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Photos
Getting ready to accompany a cantor and sub at the organ for an Easter vigil Mass at Our Lady of the Lake Church in western Mass
Playing for Baptist worship services
Playing for worship services at a First Congregational Church
Subbing at Mass at the piano for a music director in Springfield
Getting an unexpected shout out while cantoring and playing at Mass
Serving as the organist for a wedding ceremony at M.I.T.
Rehearsing on the organ before a Christmas service at a First Congregational Church.
Cantoring and playing the piano for a Mass in western Massachusetts
Standing in for the music director at choir rehearsal & worship services at a Lutheran church in Longmeadow
Accompanying a Christian worship service
Switching between piano and organ at this Episcopalian Church's worship service
Subbing on the organ this time
Cantoring for an Episcopalian worship service that featured a Christmas pageant
For years, I served as the principal music minister for a Catholic church in the Hilltowns where I cantored; played the piano, organ and guitar; and accompanied cantors and choirs
Accompanying a children's Religious Education choir at Christmas in New York City
Rehearsing organ music to play for a Catholic church wedding ceremony in Connecticut
Offering a classical piano recital at Holy Family Church. Music by Bach, Haydn and Mozart.
Attending a cantor workshop offered by the National Association of Pastoral Musicians in Worcester. Am in the far left to the back!
Presenting and playing for a Chopin lecture-recital at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Springfield, MA
Subbing on the organ for a Latin style Mass
Subbing for a music director for this Catholic Mass as a cantor and organist at this high-tech organ that has its registration controlled by a computer
Playing & cantoring for a Mass at this Portuguese church
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Frequently answered questions
When are you available?
At this time, I am available to sub and play the piano and organ, and/or to serve as cantor for worship services, weddings, and funerals on Fridays and Saturdays, and on Sunday afternoons. However, since I keep a busy calendar of musical engagements, it is best to check on my availability. This section of this page will be updated periodically. Please feel welcome to check on my availability further by contacting me directly. I can be contacted here.
Do you play the organ?
Yes, while I have a piano background, I do play the organ on demand, and have played the organ (electric and pipe organs) for worship services for churches for years.
Can you cantor and play the piano/organ at the same time?
Yes! I can cantor at the same time as I play the piano, organ, or guitar for your church, as needed.
Do you have experience with choirs?
Yes, I have experience as a stand-in conductor and accompanist of choirs (including children's choirs), and have also worked individually with cantors. I have also studied choral conducting more formally with James Jordan at Westminster Choir College and with maestro Harold Rosenbaum.
Where can I find more of your ministry music?
On my YouTube channel @marchesellimusicministry
How can I contact you?
Please send me a message here, I would be happy to hear from you.