Background
Griffel, L. Michael was born on November 12, 1942 in New York City. Son of Joseph and Klara Griffel.
Griffel, L. Michael was born on November 12, 1942 in New York City. Son of Joseph and Klara Griffel.
Bachelor, Yale University, 1963. Master of Science, Juilliard School Music, New York City, 1966. Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1968.
Doctor of Philosophy, Columbia University, 1975.
Adjustment lecturer music Hunter College, City University of New York, New York City, 1970—1971, instructor music, 1971—1975, assistant professor music, 1975—1977, associate professor music, 1978—1984, professor music, 1985—2006, professor emeritus, since 2006. Assistant professor music Graduate School, City University of New York, New York City, 1977, associate professor music, 1978—1984, professor music, 1985—2005, professor emeritus, since 2005. Assistant dean arts and science Hunter College, New York City, 1999—2000, associate dean arts and science, 2000—2002, acting associate provost, 2002—2005.
Graduate faculty Mannes College Music, New York City, 1980—1999, Juilliard School, New York City, since 1997, chair department music history, since 2005. Artist-teacher Merrywood Music School, Lenox, Massachusetts, 1965—1967. Editor-in-chief Current Musicology, New York City, 1970—1971, co-editor-in-chief, 1971—1972.
Member of Schubert Society United States of America (member advisory board since 2003), American Musicol. Society (council 1969-1971), American Beethoven Society (vice president New York chapter 1995—2007).
Married Margaret Ross, September 15, 1968. 1 child David S.