DMA Student
Michael is a composer, multi-instrumentalist and educator from Southern California. His work explores influences/collaborations from various musical cultures and musicians throughout the world, creating an engaging intercultural dialogue.
Research Interests:
Intercultural chamber music and composition,
North Indian Classical music,
Korean gugak,
Improvisation in various contexts.
Website:
Selected Recordings:
Honors and Awards:
Runner up to the Black Bayou Composition Award, 2021, and winner of the Shaun Naidoo Composition Award, 2016.
Education and Training:
BM Music Composition, Chapman University; MM Music Composition, University of Oregon
Teaching Interests:
Music theory I-IV,
Aural skills/musicianship I-IV,
20th century music history,
Beginning composition,
Piano and,
Violin beginning to early advanced.