About Michael C.
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vocal soloist
Jan, 1980 - Presentself
appear as soloist for many opera and oratorio through out the bay area and East coast
assistant professor
Jun, 2003 - Apr, 2008University of Alabama
director of choral activities and private vocal studio
teach of voice
Aug, 2002 - Aug, 2008Our Lady of Mercy elementary school
I formed add directed the school choir, jazz choir and musicals
student with ACT
Sep, 1987 - Jun, 1988ACT theater study
always trying to advance my self, so took intermediate acting with ACT in the bay area
Education
Mster s in vocal performance
Sep, 1993 - May, 1996San Francisco Conservatory of music
doctorate in choral conducting with a vocal performance minor
Sep, 2000 - Jun, 2003University of Arizona tucson
doctorate in choral conducting with a minor in vocal performance
Sep, 1999 - Jun, 2003New England Conservatory & San Francisco Conservatory
Certifications
ACDA
Sep, 1979America choral director association
Choral director association
AGMA
Sep, 1998America Guild of musical artist
Musicians union
life time teaching credential
Jun, 1983New York and Massachesetts state
certification for music in N Y and MA.
Awards
Second place trumpet competition winner
May, 1979Greater Hardford Music Society
Wolff Scholarship
Oct, 2000University of Arizona
Wolff conducting scholarship
Sep, 1999University of Arizona, Tucson
Affiliations
American Choral Directors Association
Aug, 1985Founded in 1959, the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) is a nonprofit music-education organization whose expressed purposes outline the associations dedication to the advancement of choral music. The mission of ACDA is to inspire excellence in choral music through education, performance, composition, and advocacy.
American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA)
Sep, 1985The American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) is the labor union that represents artists from numerous disciplines that create America's operatic, dance, and choral heritage. Whether our members are soloists, choral singers, actors, ballet dancers, or production staff, our union is a strong force in guaranteeing that our nation's artistic institutions adhere to fair labor practices, securing both gainful employment and quality of life for our artists.
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
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