Michael Vince

Full Biography.

Michael Vince (he/him) is an educator, composer, and performer based in Brooklyn, New York. He has taught voice, piano, and theory to students ranging from early childhood to adult beginners. His lessons frequently incorporate both classical and contemporary music, providing a space where a learners can explore their unique interests.

As a composer, Michael has written works for chamber ensemble, opera, electronics, chorus, orchestra, voice, and short film. He has composed for several groups that include the JACK Quartet, members from the Fifth House Ensemble, the NYU Madrigal Singers, Just Duet, and International Counterpoint. His works have premiered in Italy as part of the Cortona Sessions for New Music festival, and his chamber opera Hinterkaifeck was produced by the School of Music at the University of Arizona.

Michael has performed the roles of Maestro Spinelliccio in Gianni Schicchi in 2022 and Mr. Spinters in The Tender Land in 2012, both at the University of Arizona. Some of his other roles include Hysterium from A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Major-General Stanley from The Pirates of Penzance, and Dogberry from Much Ado About Nothing. He has been a member of Litha Symphony Chorus in New York and the Neoteric Chamber Choir in Tucson, Arizona, and performed in the 2016 production of DCINY Messiah Refreshed! at Carnegie Hall.

Michael graduated from the University of Arizona with a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in composition, and earned his Master of Music degree in composition from New York University in 2015. In 2008, he received his Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance at the University of Mount Union in Alliance, Ohio.