Music Community Leaders
who have worked with Michael
(click names for complete quote in a PDF file)

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, D.M.A.
(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)

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