Dr. Michael Cleveland

mickcl53@msn.com

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 &endash; 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 Choir, 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

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