Background
Norman Michael is a son of Kathleen Goecke.
Norman Michael is a son of Kathleen Goecke.
Bachelor of Music in Jazz Trombone Performance, University Cincinnati, 2005. Master of Music in Jazz Studies, University Cincinnati, 2006. Attending in Musicology, Ohio State University, Columbus, since 2008.
Attended in African-American and African Studies, Ohio State University, Columbus, since 2008.
Adjunct professor music & black studies Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, Ohio, since 2006. Graduate research & teaching associate Ohio State University, since 2008. Private trombone instructor Spira's Studio, Cincinnati, since 2002.
Co-leader Breathairean Ensemble (Jazz group), Cincinnati, since 2004. Featured trombonist & percussionist Rolando Matías & Afro-Rican Ensemble, Columbus, since 2005, Fo-mo-deep, Columbus, since 2009. Featured trombonist Foley's & Experience, Columbus, since 2008.
Member of University Cincinnati Alumni Association, National Council Black Studies, Association Study African American Life & History, National Eagle Scout Association, National Society Collegiate Scholars, Phi Kappa Phi.