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About Michael C.
Experience
Composer, Violinist, and Arranger
Mar, 2020 - PresentYoutube
− Maintaining a growing Youtube channel that has reached over 1,000,000 viewers, uploading my arrangements of anime music, original compositions, and teaching videos on a weekly basis. − Editing professional quality audio and video recorded in a home studio.
Archival Researcher
Nov, 2019 - Mar, 2020Steven Gerber Trust
Conducted research on compositional process in the archived sketches of composer Steven Gerber at the Haverford College Library.
Section Violinist
Sep, 2019 - Oct, 20192019 World Congress for Information Technology Orchestra
Performed in Yerevan, Armenia as a member of the 2019 World Congress for Information Technology Orchestra.
Freelance Violinist
Jul, 2019 - PresentMichael Shingo Crawford
Performing classical music, new music, and anime music at concerts and events throughout Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey.
Violinist
Jul, 2019 - Jul, 2020Independence String Ensemble
− Violin and cello duo performing concerts in Philadelphia, New York City, and Washington D.C. − Managed email and social media marketing and booking of concerts and performance opportunities. − Organized fundraiser concert for Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia at the Philadelphia Ethical Society. (December 2019)
Violinist
Sep, 2018 - PresentENAensemble
Violinist for new music chamber opera and multimedia performance ensemble in Philadelphia.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Aug, 2018 - May, 2019Temple University
− Managed publicity for the weekly Music Studies Colloquium Series, communicating with and requesting information from guest speakers from different parts of the country, designing posters and releases, and disseminating materials throughout the college of music. − Graded papers for undergraduate orchestration and Computers in Musical Applications, providing feedback on transcription and arranging exercises and tutoring students on request.
Program Coordinator and Publicity Manager
Aug, 2018 - May, 2019ConTemplum
− Organized submissions, coordinated logistics, and handled venue booking and scheduling for six composers’ concerts throughout the year. − Designed promotional posters and used social media efforts to promote new music events at Temple University. − Wrote a winning proposal, earning the organization a $5,000 grant to program an orchestral concert in the university’s premiere concert hall.
Publishing Assistant
Jun, 2018 - PresentJennifer Higdon Inc.
Publishing assistant for composer, Jennifer Higdon.
Concertmaster
Apr, 2018 - Apr, 2020Temple Composers Orchestra
Served for three consecutive years as concertmaster of the Temple Composers Orchestra, which premieres works by Temple student composers.
Music Teacher
Mar, 2018 - Aug, 2020Music & Arts Lawrence Park
− Private violin and piano teacher at Music & Arts, working with sixteen students from ages five to adult. − Built relationships with lessons clients that lasted for years by providing musical expertise and personalized programs of study that helped them progress toward their goals.
Section Violinist
Oct, 2016 - May, 2017LaGrange Symphony Orchestra
Substitute violinist at LaGrange Symphony Orchestra.
Violinist
Aug, 2013 - May, 2017Emory University Symphony Orchestra
− Concertmaster (2016-2017) − Principal Second Violin (2015-2016) − Winner of 2015 Concerto and Aria Competition - Barber Violin Concerto
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Music
Aug, 2013 - May, 2017Emory University
Master of Music in Composition
Aug, 2017 - May, 2019Temple University
Certifications
Bachelor of Arts in Music - Violin Performance
May, 2017Emory University
Masters in Music Composition
May, 2019Temple University
Awards
Concerto and Aria Competition Winner
Oct, 2015Emory University Symphony Orchestra
Sudler Prize in the Arts
May, 2017Emory University
Affiliations
American Composers Forum
Jun, 2019The American Composers Forum enriches lives by nurturing the creative spirit of composers and communities. We provide new opportunities for composers and their music to flourish, and engage communities in the creation, performance and enjoyment of new music.
American Composers Orchestra
Jun, 2020American Composers Orchestra (ACO) is the only orchestra in the world dedicated to the creation, performance, preservation and promulgation of music by American composers. Founded in 1977, ACO pursues a singular mission by maintaining an unparalleled range of activities.
Languages
Japanese
Limited Proficiency
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