In Celebration of the Human Voice - The Essential Musical Instrument

Michael Brandon Morales

Living in: United States
Michael is a countertenor and conductor with a Bachelor's degrees in Drama (UC Irvine) and Music (Sonoma State University), and a Master's in Conducting from Eastern Illinois University.

He has led ensembles and classes throughout the Bay Area, including Town Hall Theatre in Lafayette, Chanticleer's LAB Skills workshops, and Cantare Children's Choirs of Oakland. Most recently, he served as the Worship and Music Assistant at Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church, having previously been the Music Director at Eden United Church of Christ, and Music Teacher at Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Edward schools. As a vocal soloist, Michael can be heard on the Pacific Mozart Ensemble album Dave Brubeck and American Poets. Other notable performances include the alto in Bernstein's Chichester Psalms at Weill Hall, and the Abbey Road medley with Sonoma State University's Rock Collegium. He also sings as part of UC Irvine's alumni men's ensemble, Men in Blaque.

Apart from choral and art music, Michael is a fervent Beatles scholar, an avid Giants fan, and enjoys exploring every tap house in the Bay Area with his wife, Katie.