Michael Mercatante, Music Director
Born in Queens, NY, Michael graduated from LaGuardia High School of Music and Art and the Performing Arts where he was a Voice major. Michael is an alum of Westminster Choir College where he was a Music Education major, and piano was his primary instrument and voice his secondary. While living in the North East and then in Richmond, VA, Michael served as Accompanist, Organist, Choir Director or Director of Music Ministries in various churches. In 2018, Michael moved to Springfield, OR to be with his longtime (and long distance) girlfriend Danielle. Since moving to Springfield, Michael and Danielle got engaged and married, and welcomed a sweet baby girl into their lives. Michael is excited to be with Westminster Presbyterian Church and looks forward to sharing the Word through music with the congregation.