Hi.... and Welcome to my website! Please allow me to introduce myself.


My name is Michael Riccardi and I am currently the organist at St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church located in Utica, New York. I have been playing at St. Anthony's since February 2001.

It has been over 20 years since I learned to play the piano, which I still thoroughly enjoy and find great pleasure in. But I wanted to learn more. Starting in 1996 I took organ lessons for 5 years and that journey has brought me to where I am today. I am currently a member of the American Guild of Organists. I also work with the choir at St. Anthony's and play for the weddings and funerals there. In my spare time I love to work in my greenhouse and my garden, starting plants from seedlings and nurturing them to full summer bloom.

If you check out my musical selections you'll see that I have developed a large repertoire of songs. Please click on the song titles on that page so that you can hear my work.

I look forward to working with you during this exciting time in your life as you make your wedding plans! I hope you enjoy my website and that this makes your planning efforts less stressful and more enjoyable.