Fred Cacciotti’s music ministry spans more than two decades.  He is a member of the Society of Composers, Authors & Music Publishers of Canada and the Canadian Gospel Music Association. In 2002, he was nominated for Songwriter of the Year by the UCMVA in Washington DC.  The same year saw him lead his former group, Spirit in Motion at WYD culminating with the Papal Mass at Toronto Ontario Canada.  He served as a music consultant on the Planning Committee and was blest to receive a Papal Medallion for his efforts during this historic event.  This will be a treasured memento with the passing of Pope John Paul 11in 2005.   In 2003 his CD “Heavenly Eyes, Heavenly Hands” was nominated again by UCMVA for International Album of the Year and in 2005 he was the recipient of the “International Artist of the Year” Unity award given out by the United Catholic Music & Video Association.

Before his return to the church in 1984, Fred was involved in many aspects of the secular music business from writing radio and television commercials, recordings and performing at major concerts.  He shared the stage with some of the biggest names in popular music at that time, like the Guess Who (American Woman), Janice Joplin, The Band and Neil Diamond.  Leaving that behind, Fred believes, was a special gift that has allowed him to write music that inspires a deeper faith in God.   This inspiration comes in abundance from the scripture readings at each Sunday’s mass and God’s presence everywhere. (He currently serves as Music Minister at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Oshawa, Ontario).

In this respect his new release “River Of Mercy” is truly inspired.  It crosses all denominational lines so that any Christian will feel right at home listening to the scripture based material.  His previous CD “Heavenly Eyes, Heavenly Hands” is still available as well.

Fred has also  written and performed some exciting Classical Guitar compositions that capture the fire of God’s Spirit and hopes to record these as well on an exclusively instrumental CD.  Two instrumental pieces on his “River of Mercy” CD “Spirit of Fire” and “Dancing in the Light” will preview the Classical Guitar album entitled “Pace” (Peace) to be released in 2007 or 2008.

Fred lives in Ontario Canada and is happily married to Stacia with one daughter Amanda.