Background
Alexander, Michael Lee was born on September 11, 1959 in Houston, Texas, United States. Son of Robert W. and Betty (Wood) Alexander.
Alexander, Michael Lee was born on September 11, 1959 in Houston, Texas, United States. Son of Robert W. and Betty (Wood) Alexander.
Bachelor of Music in Education, Southwestern University, 1982. Master of Music, Sam Houston State University, 1984. Doctor of Music, University Houston, 2000.
Director orchestra Stratford High School, Houston, since 1984. Music director Austrian Alps Performing Arts Festival, since 1995. Cellist, assistant conductor Houston Sinfonietta, 1984-1987, also orchestra director.
Chamber music director Sam Houston Summer Music, Huntsville, Texas, since 1984. Director Summer Preparatory String Institute, University Houston, since 1996. Guest conductor Houston Civic Symphony, 1990, 2005.
Conductor Philadelphia orchestra Houston Youth Symphony, since 1994. Music judge, Houston, since 1984. Tenor soloist District Attorney Camera on National Public Radio.
Guest conductor New Mexico All State Orchestra, 1996, Louisiana All State Orchestra, 1997, All South Honor Orchestra, 1997, Florida All State Orchestra, 1999, New Mexico All-State Orchestra, 2000-2003, North Dakota All-State Orchestra, 2004.
Member Trinity Episcopal Church. Member American String Teachers Association (Elizabeth Green Teacher award), Texas Museum Education Association (board directors), Texas Orchestra Directors Association (board directors), Mu Psi Chi (outstanding alumni 1983), Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia.