Mark LaRosa is the current Director of Music and Choirmaster at Our Lady of Grace Church, Bronx New York. He oversees the diverse music program which includes the Adult Choristers and Lay Clerks and the children and teen choristers. He will also serve as Artistic Director for the newly established concert series.

Prior to his appointment, he served as Director of Music and Choirmaster at Saint Luke Church in Toms River, New Jersey where he conducted the Adult Chorister and Lay Clerks. Mr. LaRosa studied privately with Mr. Janos Major while attending Red Bank Catholic, Red Bank, New Jersey. He was the recipient of the Merit Award Scholarship in piano. He studied both at Duquense University, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania and Westminster Choir College in Princeton, New Jersey. Mr. LaRosa has played recitals in the United States and in Canada. He is honored to be the Director of Music in the Bronx.

The choirs of Our Lady of Grace Church are comprised of volunteer singers with various backgrounds and musical experience. It is open to anyone with a passion for singing and a desire not only to learn excellent choral music, but also learn the proper fundamentals of singing. The choir sings a rich diversity of choral music ranging from Gregorian Chant to sacred modern choral anthems. The choir sings at the 10 a.m. Mass every Sunday from September till the Solemnity of Corpus Christi. The choir is also a major part of the Christmas and Holy Week liturgies. Rehearsals take place of Saturday afternoons from 2:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. in the choir room. There is a warm-up at 9:15 a.m. in the choir room in preparation for the 10 a.m. Solemn Liturgy.