Education
- DMA, The Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University
- M.M., The Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University
- B.M., Lipscomb University
Biography
Dr. Michael Rickelton is a composer of “extremely attractive and thoughtfully shaped” (Music Web International) music that “seizes the ear” (Gramophone). The inspiration for his work encompasses poetry, prose, visual arts, and diverse musical influences from Hässler to Nine Inch Nails. Recordings of Dr. Rickelton’s music have been released by Albany, Delos, and Petrichor Records. He performs regularly as a classical vocalist with organizations in Baltimore and the Washington, D.C., metro area, and has recorded as an ensemble singer and soloist with Naxos, Decca, and Gothic Records. As a dedicated educator, Dr. Rickelton has taught preK-8th grade music, maintains a large private studio, and has served on the music faculties of The Peabody Conservatory, The Krieger School of Arts and Sciences at The Johns Hopkins University, Towson University, and Loyola University Maryland. Dr. Rickelton also co-runs Go Compose North America, an organization offering workshops and opportunities for young and beginning composers. He also holds the position of Assistant Conductor for the Baltimore Choral Arts Society. Dr. Rickelton makes his home in Baltimore with his wife and two sons, where he can also be found coaching youth baseball.
Teaching Areas
- Music theory
- Music fundamentals
- Songwriting
- Piano
Research Interests
- Popular music
- Music of the 1960s
- Contemporary music
- Vocal and choral music
Courses Taught
- MU 201 - Music Fundamentals
- MU 202 - Class Piano
- MU 203 - The Art of Listening
- MU 302 - Structure of Music: Theory I
- MU 310 - Structure of Music: Theory II
- MU 326 - Songwriting
Connect
Instagram: @michaelrickelton
Facebook: @michaelrickelton
YouTube: @michaelrickeltonmusic6120
Website: www.rickeltonmusic.com