Michael Guarneiri is a freshman at Syracuse University majoring in Pipe Organ Performance, studying under Dr. Anne Laver. Also a pianist, he began learning to play the pipe organ in 2016 with Stephen Best of Utica, New York. Michael has performed in many local concerts and as a finalist in several national high school organ competitions. Michael is employed as the organist at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Fayetteville and St. Marianne Cope Catholic Parish in Solvay. Michael is also a member of the American Guild of Organists, Syracuse Chapter, where he sits on the executive board.