About Michael A.
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Pianist and vocalist
Apr, 1999 - PresentKenny Thames Productions and One More Time Band AZ.
Provide vocals, including solos and group work with Kenny Thames Production of Phoenix Arizona. I also perform with the One More Time Band AZ with Top 40, Jazz, Country, R&B, and Disco selections.
Vocalist, vocal performance coach and piano instruction
Mar, 1999 - PresentMichael Music
I perform throughout the State of Arizona as vocalists, accompanist, and back up vocalist. I provide studio for musical artist. I have recorded 3 CD's, including original works.
Vocalist and Singing Waiter
Feb, 1986 - Jun, 1989Chatanooga Choo Choo Station House Restaraunt
Choir Director and Pianist
Sep, 1983 - Jul, 1986Bethel Baptist, Oxford, Mississippi
Selection of music for congregational and choral performances. Arranged music and provided accompaniment for all services and events.
Vocalist
May, 1983 - May, 1985Junalusaka Singers of North Carolina
A contemporary Christian group, traveling throughout the world. We opening act for top Christian artist, including Robert Schuller and Cynthia Clawson. I participated in 3 television specials with The Junalusaka Singers and The Chatanooga Singing Mocks.
Vocalist
Apr, 1983 - Sep, 1986University of Mississippi
Member of The Concert Singers of The University of Mississippi and the Ole Miss Connection (Top 40 recruiting ensemble). Performed at Avery Fisher Hall at Metropolitan Opera House. Performance with American Symphony Orchestra at Carnegie Hall.
Professional Vocalist and keyboardist
Sep, 1982 - May, 1983Itawamaba Junior College
accompanied Kaleidoscope, the recruiting Top 40 band for the college
Drama major
Sep, 1982 - May, 1983Itawamabe Junior College
Involved in all theatre productions for the college, including "Grease", "Bye Bye Birdie", and Summerstock Theatre Group performances of "Annie Get Your Gun" with Broadway performer Andrea McCardle, the first "Annie" on Broadway.
Music Director
Dec, 1980 - Jun, 1983Poplar Hill Baptist Church, Tupelo, Mississippi
Directed church choir and congregational singing. Arrangement of music for all services, including special events and concerts.
Church pianist
Jun, 1978 - Nov, 1980Whitehill Missionary Baptist Church, Tupelo, Mississippi
Provided music for congregational music and accompaniment for choir and vocalists.
Education
Music Education and Associate of Arts Theater Conc
Jun, 1982 - May, 1983Itawamba Jr. College
Music Education
Aug, 1983 - Aug, 1985University of Mississippi
Awards
Second Place Vocalist Competition
Aug, 1984National Association of Teachers of Singing
Affiliations
National Association of Teachers of Singing
Feb, 1983Founded in 1944, National Association of Teachers of Singing, Inc. (NATS) is the largest professional association of teachers of singing in the world with more than 7,000 members worldwide.
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
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