Anthony Leva
Director of music
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Anthony is proud to serve as Director of Music at The Parish of Mater Christi, where he provides music for liturgies and directs the Adult Choir. Anthony previously served as Music Minister at Saint Timothy’s Episcopal Church in Richland, MI, and as Director of Music at The Church of Saint Clare in Colonie. Saint Clare’s, Anthony’s childhood parish, and its wonderfully supportive community, ignited a passion in Anthony for liturgical music, which has burned brightly ever since. Anthony holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from SUNY-Albany, and the Master of Music degree in Choral Conducting from Western Michigan University, where he studied with Dr. Kimberly Dunn Adams. Anthony is an active member of both The American Guild of Organists (AGO), and The American Choral Directors Association (ACDA). Alongside his career in church music, Anthony maintains an active schedule of teaching organ, piano, and voice, and also has a passion for fitness and cooking!
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Favorite Saint: Saint Cecilia -- The Patron Saint of Musicians
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Favorite Bible Story: Genesis 1-2