Background
Gibson, Michael Allen was born on December 19, 1962 in Kansas City, Missouri, United States.
Gibson, Michael Allen was born on December 19, 1962 in Kansas City, Missouri, United States.
Bachelor of Music Education, University of Georgia, 1985. Master of Music Education, University of Georgia, 2002.
Band director Greene County Board of Education, Greensboro, Georgia, 1985—1988, Fulton County Board of Education, Atlanta, since 1988. Clinician, director Fulton County Jazz Workshop, Atlanta, 1993—1994. Tuba instructor Atlanta Summer Olympic Games Marching Band, 1994—1995.
Low brass clinician Fulton County Elementary Band Clinic, Sandy Springs, Georgia, 1999—2001. Coordinator, host, director National Middle School Association Honor Band, Atlanta, 2003. County honor band coordinator Fulton County Schools, Atlanta, 1994—1998.
Lay leader Hapeville (Georgia) United Methodist Church, 1995—1997, instrumental ensemble director, 2000—2004, Stockbridge (Georgia) Baptist Church, 1989—1992. Member of Professional Association of Georgia Educators (building representative 1994-1998), National Band Association, Georgia Music Educators Association (secretary 1999—2000, coordinator and host district solo and ensemble festival 2000-2002, vice-chairman district V 1992-1993, various 1985 to present), Phi Kappa Phi, Kappa Delta Pi, Pi Lambda Theta, Phi Mu Alpha (treasurer 1984-1985).
Son of Harold, Junior Eugene Gibson and Judith Kay McKown, Dianne Miller Gibson (Stepmother) and Curtis McKown (Stepfather). Married Melissa Upchurch Gibson, July 4, 1962. Children: Megan Erin, Abigail Elizabeth.