RESUMÉ
MICHELE F. CLEVELAND
OBJECTIVE | To continue to share my musical talents worldwide in order to impart joy and encouragement to all, so that their hearts may smile | |||
EDUCATION | B.A. Degree, June, 1976 | |||
Major: Music Education & Vocal Performance | ||||
Oakwood College, Huntsville, Alabama | ||||
Masters of Music, 1977 | ||||
Major: Vocal Performance and Vocal Pedagogy | ||||
Ohio State University | ||||
CERTIFICATION | Secondary Music – State of Alabama 1977-Present | |||
Secondary Music – State of Ohio 1978-1982 | ||||
PROFESSIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE | ||||
1981 | – | 2009 | Huntsville City Schools: Stone Middle School Choral Instructor – My students have won medals on the District and State Level (Soloists and Ensembles) | |
2009 | – | 2013 | Westlawn Middle School, Choral Director | |
1981 | – | 2014 | Professor of Voice at Oakwood University |
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1978 | – | 1980 | Cleveland Public School System: Alexander Hamilton Jr. High Choral Instructor – Vocal Music, General Music, Glee Club, Soloist Assembly Committee | |
PROFESSIONAL TEACHING ORGANIZATION | ||||
1981 | – | 2013 | 1. Huntsville Choral Directors Association, Retired | |
2. Music Educators National Conference | ||||
3. Alabama Choral Directors Association | ||||
4. Huntsville Education Association | ||||
2013 – 2020 Musical Performances
March 8, 2020
Guest soloist at Big Bethel A.M.E. Chruch for Annual Day. Guest Speaker Atty. Denise Cleveland-Leggett, HUD Region IV, Regional Adminstrator. Reverend John Foster, PH.D., Senior Pastor
February 3, 2020
Guest soloist at Oakwood University Church at “A Celebration of Life” of Pastor John Lavender. Dr. Carlton Byrd, Senior Pastor
October 12, 2019
Guest soloist at New Life S.D.A. Chruch with Kingdom Women of Worship, Glenda Dixon, Conductor. Women’s Day service Dr. Janice Brown Guest Speaker
May 12, 2019
Guest soloist at First Presbyterian Church, Tuscaloosa, AL. Marjorie Johnston, Director of Music, Rev. Michael R. Bailey, Pastor
October 6, 2018
Negro Spiritual – African American to Music in Alabama. (By Dr. Eurydice Osterman) Spiritual musical concert performances by area singers, Lakeside United Methodist Church, HSV, AL
March 30, 2018
Guest Soloist – Oakwood Honors Program. Concert of prestigious singers in honor of Dr. Rosa Banks. Conductor: Dr. Loyd Mallory. Coordinator: Carmen Thomas
February 17, 2018
Guest Soloist – Black History Achievements Awards – Denise Cleveland – Leggett, Esq & Martin Luther King III, Oakwood University Chruch Dr. Byrd, Senior Pastor.
July, 2017
Guest Soloist – U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development – Region IV, ATL, GA. The official swearing in of Denise Leggett, Director. Televised in Atlanta, Alabama, Tennessee, and Carolinas. Ambassador Andrew Young, Georgia Supreme Court Justice Robert Benham, along with other dignitaries were in attendance.
February 4, 2017
Guest Soloist – Philadelphia SDA Chruch Pulaski, TN. Elder Harpe, Interim Pastor
November 13, 2016
Guest Soloist – Magnolia House 43rd Wedding Anniversary of Chris & Cleveland Wells. Powder Springs, GA
April 24, 2016
Guest Soloist – Shiloh SDA Chruch, Cincinnati OH – Wedding of Lorraine Cleveland & Kenneth Williams
March 26, 2016
Guest Soloist – Guest Soloist at Von Braun Civic Center – Class of ’76. Wintley Phipps, Divine Worship speaker – ’76. OU Alumni weekend
January 16, 2016
Guest Soloist of President Calvin Watkins, Southeast Region Conference, Chruch officers convention and consecration. Houston, TX
DSU Spring Tour, 2016
Guest soloist at the request of Dr. Lloyd Mallory. Delaware State University Choral Concert. First SDA Church HSV, AL
December 10, 2016
New Life SDA Christmas Concert. Kevin Long Minister of Music
December 6, 2015
Guest Soloist – Grand Opening Celebration, New Life SDA Chruch Concert, HSV, AL
January 31, 2015
Guest soloist Mt. Calvary Church, Hsv, Al. Josette Paschal, minister of music, Dr. Bushner, Pastor
Nov. 15, 2014
Men of Distinction concert & Veteran’s Celebration, OUC. Dr. Jesse Bradley, Coordinator
August 28, 2014
Memorial and Celebration of Campbell Fleming. Hillcrest Church, Nashville, TN. (Officiated by Lieutenant Colonel, Dr, Andrew Harewood)
Aug. 12, 2014
Copyright-Michele Cleveland ‘s Compositions
1. God’s. Love
2. The Lord is coming back
3. My Father is Rich in houses and land
August 9, 2014
Memorial and Celebration Service of Ouida Thomas. Valhalla Huntsville, Al. (Officiated by Pastor Samuel Thomas & Dr. William Cox)
April 11, 2014
Memorial and Celebration of Minneola Dixon Oakwood University Church. (Officiated by Dr. John Nixon)
March 19, 2013
Featured soloist, Mt. Calvary – Dr, Rupert Bushner, Pastor, guest of Josette Paschal, Community Day
More Musical Activities
December 31, 2012
Performed duet with Larnelle Harris “I’ve just seen Jesus” during his concert at Oakwood University Church, Dr. Carlton Byrd, Pastor
December 17, 2011
Featured soloist- The Messiah (Traditional/Soulful Celebration), Derrick Ramey, Sr. Minister of Music New Life SDA Church
March 20, 2010
Annual Elegance in Music and Dress concert, Sponsor Dr. Jesse Bradley
March 1, 2009
Featured soloist – Concert commemorating the election of President Barack Obama, Sponsor Darryl Alexander. The incomparable Grace Bumbry was in attendance
December 12, 2008
Featured soloist Annual Oakwood University’s Christmas Concert sponsored by Dr. Phillip Williams, Minister of Music
December 7, 2008
Performed on “The Pastoral Evangelism Council” Oakwood University Church. Sponsored by Dr. M. Warren, Dr. Phillip Williams, Minister of Music
October, 2008
Oakwood University Music Department – Dr. Osterman’s 30 years of Music Ministry Concert
March, 2008
Featured Soloist for Women’s Ministry Department of Oakwood University Church. Concert “Best Vocal and Instrumental Female Artist
December 8, 2007
The Messiah with combined choirs, with Huntsville Youth Orchestra, Joseph Lee, Conductor
February 2002-2007
Featured Soloist at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, Barrington, IL. Marjorie Johnston, Music Minister
February, 2005
3-ABN a world-wide religious broadcast. Featured Soloist on a specially televised church service. Broadcast nationally and internationally
2004 & 2005
Featured Artist in Concert, Dallas, Texas, Ephesus S.D.A. Church (Christmas Gala)
October, 2004
Featured Soloists for “Breath of Life Telecast”. S.D.A Worldwide Ministry Headquarters, Located in Washington, D.C. Broadcasted Nationally and internationally. (Walter Pearson, Coordinator) (2,000 in Audience)
Feb. 28, 2004
Soloist for Black History Program at Shiloh SDA Church, Cincinnati, OH
September, 2002
Oakwood College Church, National Memorial Service for Sept. 11, 2001
June, 2002 & April, 2000
Featured Soloist for Rear Admiral Barry C. Black, Chaplain for the U.S. Senate, at New Life S.D.A. Church, Dr. Cleveland, Senior Pastor
April, 2001
Oakwood College National Alumni Program, Featured Soloist
1994-1999
Featured Soloist on numerous Musical Programs at Church of Nativity, Huntsville, AL, Marjorie Johnston, Music Minister
May 13, 1998
Soloist for Opening Ceremony for NEW South Central Office, Nashville, TN. Dr. Charles Dudley, President
October 19, 1997
Soloist at Bicentennial Chapel Protestant Service, Redstone Arsenal
November, 1996
Centennial Musical Series-Oakwood College Music Department Soloist
November 20, 1994 – 1996
14th, 15th, 16th Downtown Community Thanksgiving Service, First Baptist Church, Guest Soloist
1996-1997
Guest Soloist, Weatherly Heights Baptist Church Convocation
December, 1996
Guest Soloist at First Baptist Church of Huntsville, Al. Televised and 1500-2000 in attendance
December, 1996
Living Christmas Tree, Performed Dec. 12-15 (6 performances) Soloists for each Performance
May 19, 1996
Guest soloist at Nativity Church Choir Concert, Marjorie Johnston, Director
December, 1994
The Messiah, Soloist at Oakwood Church, director Joni Pierri-Louis
Oct. 23, 1993
85th Church Anniversary Celebration of Cross Street SDA Church, Chattanooga, TN
July, 1993
Featured Soloist for the Special July 4th Service, First Baptist Church Televised, 1500-2000 in attendance
November, 1992
Guest Conductor of Aeolians for Sacred Music Day and Choir Festival at Oakwood college. Aeolians is the College’s touring Choir, are nationally and internationally known
November, 1992
Guest Conductor of Women’s Choir at Southern Missionary College in Collegedale, TN, North American Division Women’s Ministries Cont
November 14, 1992
Holiday Choir Festival, Guest conductor for Aeolians Choir at Oakwood College Church
Nov. 6, 1992
Choral Conductor of Women’s Chorus for Collegedale Women’s Ministry Program, Chattanooga, TN
November, 1991
Featured Concert Artist for the Administrative & Departmental Council of Southern Union Conference, Daytona Beach, FL, Hilton Hotel
1991-1993
Toured South Central Conference in Alabama, Kentucky, and Mississippi (Featured Artist of Dr. H.L. Cleveland, Conference Official)
January, 1990
Invited personally by Maynard Jackson to perform at his Mayoral inauguration. Over 5,000 in attendance including Jesse Jackson, Coretta Scott King, Martin Luther King III, Governor of Georgia. Aired on TV in Atlanta, GA
February, 1990
European Tour. Invited to perform in Den l-league, Holland, London, England. (Performances drew curtain calls.) Returned to London in 1990 for another performance. Sponsored by Dr. Everton Bolton
March, 1990
Featured Soloist First Baptist Church, over 1,000 in attendance. Huntsville, AL
May, 1990
Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast, Steve Hettinger Mayor of Huntsville Von Braun Civic Center (500 in attendance)
May, 1990
Dawson Memorial Baptist Church, Birmingham, AL Featured Soloist (2000 in attendance) program televised on major TV network
October, 1990
Featured Soloist in concert at Berean S.D.A. Church, over 1,000 in attendance.(received standing ovation), Atlanta, GA
October 6, 1990
Guest Soloist for Annual Choir Day – Berean S.D.A. Church, Dr. Alma Blackmon, Director
1987-1990
Conductor of the Oakwood College Church Chorale. (Performed for Church services, extracurricular performances Special Feature – Conducted the Cantata Kingdom: with live orchestral accompaniment and a one hundred voice choir (1989, 90)
August 19, 1989
Soloist at Atlanta Boulevard SDA Church – GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION
July 29,v1989
Soloist for Alabama Democratic Conference Community Awareness Banquet
June 10, 1989
Soloist for Drake State Technical College Commencement Service, Alabama A& M University
April 1, 1988
Oakwood National Alumni – Soloist on Precious Memories Concert
April 21, 1988
Soloist at Oakwood Presidential Gala, Von Braun Civic Center, Walter Arties, Masters of Ceremony
October, 1987
Featured Soloist with Singing Men of Oakwood Church, 10th Benefit concert for Lifeline Hope Place and Alton Campbell Sickle Cell Fund, at Von Braun Civic Center
May 13, 1987
Soloist for Drake State Technical College Commencement Service, Alabama A & M University
March, 1986 – April 1977
Featured Soloist for Oakwood National Alumni Association at Von Braun Civic Center. 7,000 to 10,000 in attendance, Hsv, AL
December, 1986
Soloist in “Christmas Pop Concert, Huntsville Symphony Orchestra, Dr. Marx Pales, Conductor
December, 1985
Featured Soloist for “The Living Christmas Tree” at First Baptist, over 5,000 in attendance. Huntsville, AL
December, 1985
Soprano Soloist with the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra. Performed “Bach’s Christmas Oratorio in Vaun Braun Concert Hall. Audience of 5,000. Excellent Reviews, Dr. Marx Pales, Conductor
June, 1985
Drake Technical College Commencement Soloist, Huntsville, AL
September, 1984
Appeared in concert with Larnelle Harris in Cleveland, Ohio at the Civic Heights Auditorium, Sponsored by Don Boger
August 25, 1984
Soloist for Women’s Day Program, Hillcrest SDA Church, Dr. Rosa Banks, Speaker
May, 1984
Stabat Mater Soloist with Huntsville Symphony 8. Oakwood College Music Department
March 4, 1984
Soloist for “Oakwood College Class Presentation Program”
March 3, 1984
Soloist for South Central Conference Layman Retreat, Joe Wheeler Resort
December 11, 1983
Appeared in concert with Wintley Phipps at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Winston-Salem N.C.
April 17, 1981
National Alumni Homecoming Service Soloist, Oakwood Church
April, 1980
General Conference of S.D.A. (World-wide Church) Convention, Dallas Texas, Audience of 10,000
1980
Stabat Mater Soloist for St. James A.M.E. Church, Cleveland, Ohio
1979-1980
Performed in the Cleveland Symphony Orchestra Chorus. (Audience of 5,000 or more) Lorin Maazel; Music Director, Andrew Massey; assistant conductor and Robert Page; assistant conductor
December, 1979
Messiah Soloist at Triedstone Baptist Church in Cleveland, Ohio
April, 1979-1980
Featured Soloist at Greater Abyssinia Baptist Church State Rally, Cleveland, Ohio. Guest of Reverend Theophilus Caviness, Pastor and Mrs. Jimmie Pitts Caviness, Vocal Instructor.
October, 1979
Soloist at the Governor’s Mansion, Columbus, Ohio – UNCF Board of Directors
December 12, 1978
“A Night to Remember” Christmas Concert at Glenville SDA Church, Don Boger, Director
March 26, 1978
Soloist for Oakwood Alumni Musicale, Oakwood Church
Dec. 3, 1977
Guest Soloist at Pioneer Memorial Church, Andrews University
OTHER PERFORMANCES | ||||
1. 1972-76 Soloist with Aeolians (Oakwood College Touring Choir) | ||||
2. 1977 & 1979 Guest Soloist Andrews University, Berrien Springs, Ill. | ||||
3. 1976 Guest Soloist Southern Missionary College, Collegedale, TN. | ||||
4. 1976 TV appearance, Columbus & Cleveland, OH with Prestonians | ||||
5. 1978 soloist on the radio program “Gospel Dimensions”, Youngstown, OH. | ||||
6. 1977 Ohio State University Banquet, Columbus, OH. | ||||
7. 1977 Soloist at Lion’s Club meeting, Columbus, OH. | ||||
8. “Yours for the Asking” TV program, Columbus, OH. | ||||
AWARDS AND HONORS | ||||
1. Fellowship to Ohio State University, 1976-1977 | ||||
2. Outstanding Young Woman of America, 1976 | ||||
3. Award of Excellence in Music by South Central Conference, 1988 | ||||
4. Graduated Cum Laude from Oakwood College, 1976 | ||||
5. Honors recital – Ohio State University, 1976 | ||||
MISCELLANEOUS EXPERIENCE | ||||
1. President of Oakwood Alumni Association, Columbus, OH Chapter, 1977 | ||||
2. Typist, State Employee Compensation Board, 1976 | ||||
3. Typist ll, Ohio Bureau of Employment Services, 1977 | ||||
4. S.N.E.A. Member, 1976 | ||||
5. Delegate to Youth Congress in Switzerland, 1971 | ||||