Michele Smith - Biography |
 Michele Smith is a multifaceted performer. She plays flute, alto flute, and bass flute. She has a lovely voice and sings in several languages. Ms. Smith has a performance degree from Kent State University and a Masters in Musicology from Brooklyn College. She continued her classical flute training with Robert Langevin, principal flute, New York Philharmonic and Gerardo Levy, former principal flute, New York City Opera. Her love of jazz led her to work with wonderful teachers like Barry Harris, Mauricio Smith, Richard Davis, Roland Hannah, and many others. For several years she was a member of Rolando Briceos Salsa ensemble at Boys Harbor. She produces her own jazz and classical ensembles, she is a member of the NY Jazz Flutet and Art Lillards Heavenly Jazz Band; an instrumentalist for the Vox Novus new composers forum, and freelances with other groups in New York City. Her social activism is channeled into the Reverend Billy Church of Stop-Shopping Gospel Choir , as an instrumentalist and the alto section leader. The choir has toured throughout the US and London. More traditional theater projects include: DadaNewYork Cabaret Re: Voltaire with new music for Cocteaus "The Wedding Breakfast" by Julie Harting; and America America an Italian play produced by Teatromania with original score by Domenico Capotorto. A great ensemble player and well regarded among her peers, New York audiences have been enjoying her performances for the past ten years. For a complete listing of performances groups and education please see Michele Smith's Resume. |