Department of Music
Church Fine Arts / 226
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, NV 89557-0049
Phone: (775) 784-6145
Fax: (775) 784-6896
Michael Cleveland, D.M.A.
Advisor
Contact Information
- Office: 109
- Phone: (775) 784-6145
- Email:
Education
- D. M. A., University of Oregon, 1970
- M. M., University of Oregon, 1967
- B. A., Music, San Jose State University, 1960
Teaching Experience
- Instrumental and general music teacher, Cambrian School District, San Jose California, 1960-1968
- Director of Music, Cambrian District, 1963-1968
- Professor of Music, Boise State University, 1970-1981
- Professor of Music, University of Nevada, Reno, 1981; Present
- Choral Conducting Experience Boise State University, University Singers, 1979-1981
- Choir Director, Hillview United Methodist Church, Boise, Idaho, 1970-1981
- University of Nevada, Reno, Symphonic Chorus, 1983-1986
- University of Nevada, Reno, Women's Chorus, 1986-present
- Choir Director and Director of Music, Reno First United Methodist Church, Reno, 1982-85, 1987-97
- Founder and Director of the Sierra Women's Ensemble, 1982-1997 (now known as Bella Voce) Choral Music Publications
Dr. Cleveland has twelve published choral compositions, including a multi-movement performance edition of M. Haydn's Missa St. Aloysii. One choral work, Pie Jesu, has been adopted and included on the Prescribed Music List, published by the University Interscholastic League for Music Competition. Several of these works have been featured on recordings, and many have been performed across the United States. A number of works have been commissioned by various choral groups.
Leadership Roles
- Chair, Faculty Senate, Boise State University, 1980-1981
- President, Nevada Music Educators Association, 1988-1990
- President, Western Division, Music Educators National Conference, 1992-1994
- Chair, Music Department, University of Nevada, Reno, 1985-2001
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