Hometown:
Sarasota, Florida
Education:
Eastman School of Music ’22
Rice University ’24
Shirley and Carl Topilow Chair
Bio:
Michael Miller received his BM from the Eastman School of Music, studying with Michael Wayne. Originally from Sarasota, Florida, Michael has been a featured soloist on multiple occasions with the Sarasota Orchestra and the Anna Maria Island Symphony. Michael is a two-time winner of the Vandoren Emerging Artist Competition, most recently receiving the grand prize in the classical clarinet category. In addition, he has won awards in other national and international competitions such as the International Clarinet Association Young Artist Competition, MTNA Chamber Music Competition, and the American Prize. At Eastman, Michael Received the Verdehr Trio Award, consisting of a private recital performing pieces specially commissioned for the Verdehr Trio. In the summertime, Michael has attended music festivals such as the Interlochen Arts Academy, Eastern Music Festival, National Symphony Orchestra SMI, and the National Orchestra Institute.
What is something interesting that people may not know about you?
I’ve been to Disney World 30 times
Name three of your favorite composers:
Brahms, Debussy, Mahler
When taking a break from music-making, what is your favorite thing to do?
Watching movies, playing games
What are you most looking forward to this summer with the NRO?
Making lifelong friends while playing great music