Michael Stockdale
Asst. Prof. of Music & Dir. of Contemp. Christian Music Program
Division:
Fine ArtsDegrees:
DipRCM (MA Performance equivalent), Royal College of Music; ARCM (Professional Certificate), Guitar Performance, Royal College of Music
Career Path
An English-born guitarist, I am a graduate of London 's prestigious Royal College of Music. I studied with several prominent U.K. teachers including John Mills, Graham Wade, Julian Byzantine, Charles Ramirez, Patrick Bashford and John Tompkins. I have given numerous performances as a soloist and chamber musician and have been featured on both English and American radio and television. I have performed Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez with several orchestras. In 1993, I received the Chamber Music America /ASCAP award for adventurous programming.
Academic History & Involvements:
Before moving to the Grand Rapids area, I was the Chair of Music and Director of Detroit's Institute of Music and Dance (1991-96) and was on the adjunct faculty of Wayne State University. I was also a regular performer with Detroit 's Lyric Chamber Ensemble.
Aside from my accomplishments as a classical musician, I have been active in Christian Music for over 20 years. Since moving to Grand Rapids in 2003, I have become a part of the Worship and Creative Arts Department at Resurrection Life Church, ministering with several groups, and a former worship leader at the Resurrection Life Church Cascade Campus.
I am a member of the Gospel Music Association and the Grand Rapids Guitar Quartet. I have several recording credits: Michael Stockdale Live in Concert (2003), Teach Me Lord (2005), For You I Live (2006), and Reach the World (2008)
Courses Taught:
Guitar (all styles), Bass Guitar, CCM Ensembles, Guitar Pedagogy, Music Theory I and II, Music and Worship
Personal Information:
I am married with one son.
Website:
Phone:
616-254-1624
