Jeremie Michael
(Jeremie Michael) (b. 1979) is an American pianist, conductor, music director, and educator known for his diverse career across Broadway, symphonic music, academia, and performances at Walt Disney World. He is recognized for his contributions to musical theatre, classical performance, and music education.
Early Life and Education
He began playing the piano at the age of three and started formal piano lessons by the age of five. Demonstrating exceptional talent from an early age, Michael was accepted into the San Francisco Conservatory of Music’s Preparatory Division at just eight years old. By the age of ten, he had already embarked on a professional performance career, touring with renowned pianist and entertainer Dino Kartsonakis.
Michael began his musical training in California, studying for nearly a decade in the Preparatory
Division of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. At the age of sixteen, he was accepted into
The Juilliard School in New York City, where he studied piano performance under Jerome
Lowenthal. He later earned a Bachelor of Music degree in piano performance from Eastern
Kentucky University, followed by two Master of Music degrees-one in piano and music theory from
Eastern Kentucky, and another in music theory and composition from Florida State University.[1]
Career
Musical Theatre and Broadway
Michael's professional career began in musical theatre, where he became one of the youngest
music directors Off-Broadway for the original production of The Fantasticks. He later performed in
Broadway productions including Beauty and the Beast at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre and Chicago at
the Shubert Theatre. He also served as a pianist for Matthew Bourne's acclaimed production of
Swan Lake.
Classical PerformanceAs a concert pianist, Michael has performed internationally, appearing with orchestras such as the
San Francisco Symphony, Sun Valley Summer Symphony, Columbus Symphony, and Houston
Symphony. His New York debut included a performance with the Juilliard Symphony Orchestra at
Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center. He has recorded works such as Stu Phillips' Variations for Piano
and Orchestra and Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 3 with the San Francisco Sinfonietta.[1]
Film, Television, and Media
Michael has contributed music to several media productions, including the Disney Channel's Young
Musicians Symphony Orchestra, A&E's UNICEF/Danny Kaye International Children's Awards, and
the documentary Try to Remember: The Fantasticks.
Music Direction and Academia
Michael has directed numerous musical theatre productions at the university and regional level,
including Beauty and the Beast, The Addams Family, and a full summer season at the Post
Playhouse in 2018 featuring The Little Mermaid, 42nd Street, and Footloose. He has taught at
Florida State University and Eastern Kentucky University, and he currently serves as an
accompanist and adjunct faculty member at Florida Southern College.[2]
Since 1996, Michael has also maintained a private teaching studio, offering vocal coaching, music
theory instruction, and piano lessons in New York, Lexington, Tallahassee, and Lakeland.
Disney Career
In 2019, Michael began performing as a featured pianist at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom,
where he plays regularly at Casey's Corner on Main Street, U.S.A. His performances of Disneyclassics and ragtime medleys have made him a popular presence among park visitors.
Personal Life
Michael resides in Lakeland, Florida, with his wife Elizabeth and their daughter Mackenzie. He
continues to be active as a performer, educator, and composer.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Bio". i.e. music. Retrieved 2025-05-24.
- ↑ "Local 389 Gigging Musicians find success in 2021". afm389.org. Retrieved 2025-05-24.
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