Tony 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, Tony’s childhood parish, and its wonderfully supportive community, ignited a passion in Tony for liturgical music. He credits former Director of Music, Bill Hayes, and his wife, Maureen, for giving him a nurturing place to learn and cultivate his craft under such incredible mentorship. Tony 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. Tony is an active member of both The American Guild of Organists, and The American Choral Directors Association. Alongside his career in church music, Tony maintains an active schedule of teaching organ, piano, and voice, and also has a passion for fitness and cooking!