Maria Milazzo 

Director of Music & Liturgy

     Maria Milazzo serves as the Director of Music & Liturgy at Nativity of Mary Church and School in Independence, MO. As a Nativity of Mary alum, she is blessed to be back home serving her community. Since joining the Nativity of Mary staff, Maria has implemented a strong music program in the school through music classes and musical theatre. The parish music ministry has grown as well now including parish, teen, & youth choirs, and most recently a small handbell choir. Music ensembles have prepared and led Feast Day, Christmas, and Spring concerts as well as various special liturgies and events throughout the year. Maria leads the parish Liturgy Committee and together they creatively prepare for liturgies throughout the year. Maria advocates for young people in the Church and has most recently joined the One Call Institute Leadership team in their mission to engage, empower, and support young liturgical musicians. 

Maria has a Masters of Music in Vocal Performance from the University of Missouri - Kansas City and a Bachelors of Music in Vocal Performance from Westminster Choir College. She is currently working on her Masters of Divinity Studies at St. John’s University.