Jeremie Michael
Pianist and Composer
Jeremie Michael, among other distinctions, was one of Broadway’s youngest musical directors with the original New York production of the musical The Fantasticks.
He spent his childhood in California, studying at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music with John McCarthy and Milton Salkind. Upon his acceptance to the Bachelor of Music program at The Juilliard School, Mr. Michael was placed in the studio of Jerome Lowenthal.
Debuting with the San Francisco Symphony at the age of sixteen, he appeared frequently with that orchestra for several seasons. He also performed with one of his mentors, Michael Tilson Thomas, in a program featuring American composers and members of the Grateful Dead.
Making his international recital debut at the age of 14 in the Concertgebouw, Amsterdam, the list of distinguished ensembles he has played with in both Europe and North America include the Columbus, Houston, Sun Valley and El Paso Symphony Orchestras. His New York debut was with the Juilliard Symphony Orchestra at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall. While living in New York, he worked as a pianist in the orchestra pits of such Broadway productions as Beauty and the Beast, Chicago, and Swan Lake. Upon becoming a fixture in the New York cabaret scene and being comfortable playing for vocalists in styles ranging from classical tojazz to rock, Mr. Michael was in demand as musical director, arranger, and entertainer alongside leading artists at the city’s finer nightspots.
The Disney Channel has presented Michael in Carnival of the Animals; other TV appearances include an international benefit program for UNICEF and a feature documentary about The Fantasticks.
His CD recordings include Beethoven’s Third Piano Concerto with the San Francisco Sinfonietta. He has received scholarships to the Tanglewood Institute, the Cliburn Piano Institute, and the Aspen Music Festival where he was a student of Herbert Stessin and John Nauman.
Making his international recital debut at the age of 14 in the Concertgebouw, Amsterdam, the list of distinguished ensembles he has played with in both Europe and North America include the Columbus, Houston, Sun Valley and El Paso Symphony Orchestras. His New York debut was with the Juilliard Symphony Orchestra at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall. While living in New York, he worked as a pianist in the orchestra pits of such Broadway productions as Beauty and the Beast, Chicago, and Swan Lake. Upon becoming a fixture in the New York cabaret scene and being comfortable playing for vocalists in styles ranging from classical tojazz to rock, Mr. Michael was in demand as musical director, arranger, and entertainer alongside leading artists at the city’s finer nightspots.
The Disney Channel has presented Michael in Carnival of the Animals; other TV appearances include an international benefit program for UNICEF and a feature documentary about The Fantasticks.
His CD recordings include Beethoven’s Third Piano Concerto with the San Francisco Sinfonietta. He has received scholarships to the Tanglewood Institute, the Cliburn Piano Institute, and the Aspen Music Festival where he was a student of Herbert Stessin and John Nauman.
He is currently employed as a music accompanist for Eastern Kentucky University, where he assists students in voice and instrumental lessons, recitals, and juries.
He has been rehearsal and performance pianist for several EKU productions including Hansel and Gretel, Cabaret, The Little Match Girl, The Secret Garden, A Little Night Music, and You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown.
In addition to solo endeavors, Mr. Michael is active as a composer, church choir director, and collaborative artist. He is presently pursuing a Master of Music degree at Eastern Kentucky University with dual emphasis in music theory and piano performance.
In addition to solo endeavors, Mr. Michael is active as a composer, church choir director, and collaborative artist. He is presently pursuing a Master of Music degree at Eastern Kentucky University with dual emphasis in music theory and piano performance.
Site updated 9/25/2012
