Symphonic or Jazz Ensembles:
Contact: MicheleFDZmusic@gmail.com
30+ Years of Experience as an Instrumental Conductor
Pictured: Miami Senior High School Jazz Ensemble,
1996 Montreux Jazz Festival, Switzerland
All students are treated with equity, openness and humor while discussing musical aspects as well as the spiritual nature of sharing art between composer, player and audience. Many students/ parents/ directors have reached out in writing after clinics to share that the experience affected them in an inspiring way. A conscientious effort is made to talk to, and connect- the audience to the humans on stage and unify the entire room during every performance.
ALL SHARED WITH PERMISSION:
2023 GA AllState HS Jazz Ensemble: "... I taught for 38 years and was very active in the GA jazz education scene. It was so refreshing to see a clinician who cared as much (more?) for the students than you did the music itself. I've had many students sit through while clinicians postured, bragged, intimidated, and made sure the kids knew what a big shot he/she was. You and your music touched my heart and soul like nothing I've experienced in a long time. You shared yourself AND your music in a wonderful way that enriched those young men AND led to a fantastic performance. I could go on and on about how much I enjoyed seeing your rehearsals, hearing the final performance, and experiencing the artistic and emotional connection between you, the students, the music, and the audience... THANK YOU for pouring into those kids!!!
Miles Adams, GA band director
(re: GMEA AllState Conference)
FSU Summer Music Camps: “Michele Fernández is an incredible and versatile clinician. I have been fortunate to have her clinic for several years at our Jazz Camp in the FSU Summer Music Camps. Her ability to connect with kids of all ages and abilities is outstanding. She is equally effective in either jazz or concert band settings, with wind instruments, or rhythm sections. Michele’s caring, fun personality is special and students simply want to perform with her. Few clinicians match her musicianship, personality, and professionalism. I cannot recommend her strongly enough!”
Dr. Steve Kelly, Florida State University
(re: FSU Summer Camps)
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Tennessee-Mid State High School Jazz Ens: "My (director) friends also watched a great deal of Michele’s rehearsals and have been talking about the experience for about an hour now. She is an amazing teacher, an incredible emotional and musical leader. For the final performance, the kids played just as well (if not better in moments) than the more advanced group. They wished all of the students were there to hear the messages she spoke about life. Watching reminded so many of us why we teach (for ALL our kids)!!"
Brianna Englebert Vogt, Band Director
(re: Tennessee Mid-State Clinic)
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Please email me at micheleFDZmusic@gmail.com
with any questions. I return emails with 24-48 hrs.
Thank you for your support and interest.
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