Music Community Leaders
who have worked with Michael
W.A. Mathieu
(author/composer/arranger/
pianist/recording artist)
I have known Michael [for over three decades] as a student, a colleague, and a friend . . . he has developed in a disciplined and cogent manner his gift for encouraging musical creativity in others. He has the latitude of a jazz improvisor and the acumen of a clear teacher . . .
Jane Boothroyd, DMA
(vocalist/choral conductor/recording artist)
Michael is a gentle and sensitive director with an extensive knowledge of [contemporary choral] repertoire, an extremely sound judgement of material, and is an exciting composer in his own right. His techniques for training improvisation are outstanding and he has an impeccable ear for rhythmic accuracy . . .
Douglas R. Bowes
(choral director/composer/arranger)
In addition to his prodigious abilities as a keyboardist and percussionist, he is an adept and experienced arranger and composer. Michael's practical expertise and his abilities to lead and motivate, combined with his educational background, would make him an excellent addition to any academic community . . .
Doug Edwards
(KPFA Airtime and BAJABA Showcase host)
. . . one of the premiere educators in the Bay Area . . .(introduction to KPFA-FM interview, Feb. 21st, 2004)