Michael Pollock to Perform with Omaha Symphonic Winds

1 Apr 2010

Michael Pollock is a multi-faceted percussionist with experience and proficiency in the many aspects of the percussion world. He has performed in numerous ensembles including the Omaha Symphony, Pan-American Steel Band, Johnson County Landmark Jazz Ensemble, Nebraska Wind Symphony, Pollock/Dusdieker Percussion Duo, Omaha Symphonic Chorus, and Daniel Christian Band. Currently, Michael plays percussion for the Omaha Symphonic Winds, directs and performs with the Omaha Percussion Ensemble, is a member of the pit orchestra for the Omaha Community Playhouse, plays drums with the rock band Moses Prey, and leads/directs and plays mallets with the Kindred Dyad percussion duo.

He studied percussion with Nancy Zeltsman, Stefon Harris, Daniel Moore, Steve Raybine, Jim Drier, Mat Britain, Al Jacobsen, Tomm Roland, Ken Yoshida and Carlos Figuero. Michael graduated from the University of Iowa in 2004 and earned his Masters of Music in 2006 at the University of Nebraska-Omaha (UNO) where he was named the Outstanding Graduate Student for the entire University. He studied conducting with Don Coffman, Kenneth Thompson, Erica Neidlinger, and James Saker. Michael is an avid music educator and was recently honoured with the Jack R. Snider Young Band Director Award by the Nebraska State Bandmasters Association. In 2007, he was chosen as one of School Band and Orchestra Magazine's 50 Influential Directors from 50 States. Currently, Michael is Director of Bands for Papillion LaVista High School in Omaha, NE.