Over 15 years of experience in the public school system, teaching grades 6-12. Mike has
also taught at the university level. Mike has received a Citation of Excellence from the
National Band Association.
Performance Experience
• Member of the Musicians Union (1995 - Present)
• Tulsa Praise Orchestra (1999-2000)
• Northeast Oklahoma State University Trumpet Festival - Lecture, Recital (1999)
• After Dark (1998 - 2000)
• Union Faculty Brass Quartet (1996 - 2000)
• Freelance Churches in the Tulsa Metro Area (1996-2000)
• Lead Trumpet - Dave Boyer (Mid-West) Band
• Oklahoma Sinfonia - Solo’s and Section work (1997 - 2000)
• New Messenger Jazz Ensemble (1997 - 2000)
• Guest Soloist for the Oklahoma Sate Jazz Festival (1996)
• Guest Soloist at Langston University (1996)
• Nebraska Heartland Symphony (1992-1993)
• Arkansas State University Faculty Quintet (1991)
• Arkansas Symphony Quintet (1991)
• Northeastern Arkansas Symphony (1991)
• Tupelo Symphony (1991)
• Metro Praise Orchestra (2000-2001)
• Pecos River Brass Jazz Ensemble (2000-2003)
• Metro Brass Quintet (2001-Present)
• Hifalutin (2002-2003)
• Voices of Vegas (2006- Present)
Trumpet Influences
Mike has been influenced by many players. Among them are Maynard Ferguson, Doc
Severinsen, Arturo Sandoval, and Bobby Shew. Another big influence in his life was the
late Doug Henderson, who was his first trumpet teacher and later his friend and fellow
trumpeter.
University of Nebraska (1992-1993)
Degree Conferred: Master of Music, Trumpet Performance
Graduate Assistant: Building Manager, Director of the Symphonic Band, Sub for the Wind
Ensemble, Principal of Wind Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble I.
Arkansas State University (1991)
Graduate Studies: 12 hours completed
Major: Master of Music, Trumpet Performance
Graduate Assistant: Member of Arkansas Symphony Brass Quintet
ASU Faculty Brass Quintet, Principal of the Wind Ensemble, and Jazz Ensemble I.
Director of the Jazz Lab Band and Sub. Instructor for all Fine Arts Music Classes.
Oklahoma State University (1985-1991)
Degree Conferred: Bachelor of Music, Instrumental Education
Principal Trumpet in all Major Performing Ensembles.
