Festival Clinician

Michael J. Glasgow

An award-winning composer with an “abundant melodic gift” (New York Concert Review), Michael strives to creatively advance the art of handbell, choral and orchestral music through special projects and assignments. He has fulfilled more than 50 commissions for various forces including handbells, chorus, organ, orchestra and wind ensemble.

Michael made his Carnegie Hall debut conducting his Requiem for chorus and orchestra in June 2017, and conducted its European premiere in Vienna two years later. In June 2022 he returned to the iconic New York City venue to conduct the world premiere of his Gloria. 

Michael is proud to have served as the inaugural conductor for the Anthornis and Anthornis North advanced-ringing events in Minneapolis and Fargo; additional international engagements include England, Canada, Hong Kong, Singapore, Iceland and the Eastern Caribbean. He also serves as the Bass Section Leader for the North Carolina Master Chorale.

More information and samples of Michael’s work may be found at www.michaeljglasgow.com, and on Twitter and YouTube: @MichaelJGlasgow.