Michael McConnell

Background

McConnell, Michael was born on December 25, 1954 in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. Son of Jackson McConnell and Patsy Anne (King) White.

Education

Bachelor of Music, College Conservatory of Music, U. Cincinnati, 1976; postgraduate, College Conservatory of Music, U. Cincinnati, 1979.

Career

Adjunct lecturer, Cincinnati College Conservatory, 1980-1981; resident stage director, Opera Memphis, 1982-1984; executive director, Lyric Opera Cleveland, 1984-1994; director opera, Cleveland Institute Music, 1991-1995; stage director, Florida State Opera, Tallahassee, since 1995. Director opera workshop Baldwin-Wallace Conservatory, Berea, Ohio, 1987-1991. Frequent panelist opera-music theater National Education Association.

Achievements

• Michael McConnell has been listed as a noteworthy Opera company director by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member OPERA American (board directors since 1993), Actor's Equity Association.

Connections

Father:

Jackson McConnell White

Mother:

Patsy Anne (King) White