Michael has performed with a variety of ensembles including brass bands and symphony orchestras in the South Eastern United States. He plays drums and percussion in the weekly worship services at Calvary Springs Community Church in Lexington, South Carolina. Michael has taught music to k-12 and adult student populations in the public schools, churches, continuing education programs in colleges and universities, music stores, at summer camps, and in the private studio. His musical research includes “An investigation of the use of percussion, a cross-cultural study” (2001); “Historical periods of music and how the culture of the day impacted the form and style.” (2001). He received the Bachelor of Music Education and Master of Arts in Teaching degrees from Jacksonville University, Jacksonville, FL where he was a member of the American Federation of Musicians, Local 444.
Selected, Per-Service-Musical Performance Employment: Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, (FL); Brunswick Civic Orchestra, (GA); St. John’s River City Brass Band, (FL); The Gary Starling Group, (FL); The Bob Murphy Trio, (NC); Vince Mann, (NC); Lake Murray Symphony Orchestra (Community Orchestra), SC; The Melodious Mellowtones, (SC)
Teaching- Employment History: Currently teaching at Lexington School of Music, a division of the Columbia Arts Academy: South Carolina’s Largest Private Music School! Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School (FL); Starke Elementary School (FL); Hyde Grove Elementary School (FL); Grace Academy of Fine Arts, Music Time, JU Academy of Fine Arts, and JU Dolphin Arts Summer Camp (FL); Rhythm Camp, Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission,
Musician Supply-Music Academy, Midlands Technical College, Creative/Personal Enrichment-Continuing Education Program (SC), Percussion Clinic: Carolina Youth Philharmonic Orchestra and B.T. Community Choir, Southern Pines, NC, 2023.
Education: Master of Arts in Teaching (Integrated Learning w/ Educational Technology) Jacksonville University (2002); Bachelor of Music Education (1993) Jacksonville University; Major Percussion Performance Professors: Rick Kirkland, Brent Tarnow, Jeff Tippins, and Tony Steve.
Professional Qualifications: Orff-Schulwerk, Level-I: Music Pedagogy; Strong Interest Inventory-Practitioner; Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF13252-US)
Awards: Presser Scholar (Theodore Presser Music Foundation) J.U. 1992
Publications/Books: Inspirational Notes-Musician’s Devotional/Organizer (2012)
Music-Albums:
S. L. Lockwood Jazz Quintet: Demo Recording; Mandarin, FL - 1990
Aimee's Bass Demo: Studio Project; Crescent Beach, FL - 1991
The Melodious Mellowtones: Demo Recording; Jacksonville, FL - 1992
JU Percussion Ensemble: Live Studio Recording - Stereo 90FM; Jacksonville, FL 1992
Windy Hill Elementary Music Ensembles: MARS Studio On-Site Recording; Jacksonville, FL 1992
The Composer: Teddy Washington; Jax Traxx Studio, 1995
Joy Comes In The Morning: MCM Gospel Singers; Jacksonville, FL 1998
Praise The Lord with the sound of percussion, Jacksonville, FL 2003
MCM Gospel Singers: Live Album; Jacksonville, FL 2008
I’ll Play My Best for Him: Solo-Christmas-Album; Irmo, SC 2011
Professional Memberships: American Federation of Musician’s, Local 444 (1992-97); North Florida Orff-Chapter (1992-93); Percussive Arts Society-Member: South Carolina Chapter, 2016-Present
Languages: English, fluent; Spanish-polite level of proficiency.
Interests: Church, family, community, camping, fishing, golf.