Jefferson DeMarco, Artistic Director

Jeff is a native of Carmel, graduating Carmel High in 1973. He studied music at MPC, Princeton University, UC Riverside and the University of Louisville. He earned his Masters in Theory and Composition from UC Riverside in 1979. It was there he was first introduced to the world of early music, performing on recorders, krummhorns, sackbut and viola da gamba as well as singing. After returning to the peninsula, he acted as classical music director and programmer on KAZU, as well as programming and announcing at KBOQ in the 1980's. The next 20 years were spent as an attorney in southern California, where he worked and focused on raising a family. Jeff moved to Pacific Grove, where he sang with the choir at St. Mary's Episcopal, the Camerata Singers, and the Carmel Bach Festival with his wife Elaine. He was a founding member of Madregalia!! in 2003, and has been curating and leading the group in public concerts since 2007. 

Prior Concerts

For the programs of our prior concerts, please take a look at our Prior Repertory page