Richard is very active with youth and music throughout the Diocese of Albany. For more than 14 years he has served in music ministry by directing parish music programs, bringing spirited music to liturgy, inspiring youth to participate and directing diocesan musical celebrations. He founded two contemporary music groups for young people and currently directs the Contemporary Music Group for Christ The King Church in Albany.

Richard has not limited his ministry to the parish level. He is the founder
of an annual scholarship to send youth to the NPM national or regional
conventions. Since 1996 he has coordinated the music program for the summer and winter Christian Leadership Institute (C.L.I.) . In 1997 he accepted the invitation and challenge of organizing choirs and directing music for two major diocesan celebrations , Gathering O97 and the Albany Diocesan Sesquicentennial Liturgy.  Following the success of those events, Richard began an annual choral tradition, Tuned For Praise, in 1998. This annual concert for youth and adults showcases the enthusiasm and wealth of talent of music ministers throughout the diocese.  Richard is now asked to participate in many other diocesan annual experiences, such as The Religious Education Office's Spring Enrichment Program as well as the Pastoral Council's Parish Convening.

In November 1999 he shared his more recent composition, "Instruments Of Christ" at a luncheon for bishops and diocesan youth directors attending the National Catholic Youth Conference in St. Louis.  He also used that song as part of the regional liturgy for about 1500 participants from around New York State.  While attending the convention Richard was unexpectedly asked to lead music for one of the six prayer services held throughout the conference, and successfully formed and rehearsed a 24 voice choir to lead a large hall of participants in song.

Richard believes the most important thing we can do as we consider the future of liturgical music in the Catholic Church is to link adults with youth. Youth need more than simply a great teacher; they need youth-friendly mentors who will join them as they devote their time and energy in considering ministry through music.  Richard's workshops for and with youth are important for parishes who want to involve the unique talents of youth in liturgical celebrations.  Adults and youth are encouraged to participate together to explore the many possibilities and challenges involved in developing parish music programs with youth.

Recently released is Richard¹s first recorded project, Walk With God, a collection of 14 inspirational songs combining pop, rock and jazz
influences. His latest recording is a cassette single of  "Instruments of
Christ."  In addition, he has written many acclamations for liturgical use
including his Mass For Christ The King.

Richard is promoting his music through workshops, concerts, and the
internet.  Most recently he shared his music at a coffeehouse for the Region II NFCYM Adult Conference in Binghamton, NY and at his own concert at  St. Henry's Church in Averill Park, New York.  Richard recently developed a summer music camp for diocesan youth interested in studying liturgical music.