Christopher Pharo completed his BM in Sacred Music at East Carolina University and his MM in Organ Performance at the University of Oklahoma. Mr. Pharo relocated to San Francisco in August of 2025 where he serves as Associate for Musical Studies and Assistant Organist at Grace Cathedral. He was first introduced to the RSCM in Charlotte, NC where he worked as a proctor for several years. "I am so excited to return to serve as an RSCM proctor again! It was through the RSCM I found my love of excellent choral and organ music."