Director
Michael Parnell is the Program Director for the McLean School of Music since the start in 1998. He is an accomplished musician and has taught music for more than 20 years. Michael has held just about every job in the music business as a performer, composer, and, conductor. He brings to MSOM a unique vision for young music performers with an emphasis on music enjoyment and goal oriented musical studies.
He has been a member of the world famous United States Army Band "Pershing's Own" for more than twenty years and has performed at the White House, Kennedy Center, Carnegie Hall, Hollywood Bowl, and throughout the world. He has had the privilege of entertaining numerous Presidents, Heads of State, and foreign dignitaries. Michael has more than a dozen internationally published music articles in the Instrumentalist, International Trumpet Guild Journal, and the International Trombone Association Journal.
He holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Performance from The University of Kansas, and a Master of Arts in Conducting from George Mason University where he studied with Anthony Miaello and Dr. Stan Englebretson. Michael is a family man who enjoys watching his children in sports and dance.
He has been a member of the world famous United States Army Band "Pershing's Own" for more than twenty years and has performed at the White House, Kennedy Center, Carnegie Hall, Hollywood Bowl, and throughout the world. He has had the privilege of entertaining numerous Presidents, Heads of State, and foreign dignitaries. Michael has more than a dozen internationally published music articles in the Instrumentalist, International Trumpet Guild Journal, and the International Trombone Association Journal.
He holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Performance from The University of Kansas, and a Master of Arts in Conducting from George Mason University where he studied with Anthony Miaello and Dr. Stan Englebretson. Michael is a family man who enjoys watching his children in sports and dance.
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Office ManagerMarciano "Rocky" Weber, Office Manager, Web Design
Marciano has an Astrophysics Degree from UCLA(University of California, Los Angeles), He has grown up in music learning Voice, Piano, and Guitar. He has worked as a Professional in the Entertainment Industry in a variety of fields. He has been a Vocal Coach at Disneyland Properties and one of the singing Aladdins. He was on the Ensemble singing for 'Star Wars In Concert' Live Symphony, a Voice competition Winner and Finalists, sang for commercials and TV spots, and one of his original songs was a Billboard Magazine Song Winner. He has owned businesses and worked in a variety of careers ranging from Casino Black Jack Dealer to Cast Member for Disneyland as a River Guide(Canoe attraction). He is also a Published Sci-Fi/Fantasy Author(Pen name: Marc Phoenix). "Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything."-Plato |
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