Michael Daugherty
- McLean High School Symphonic Band, McLean High School Wind Ensemble
- 2023 FMEA All-State 11/12 Symphonic Band, Emily Threinen
- Amy McCann, Murray State University Wind Ensemble, Brent Johnson, Trae Blanco
- Louisiana State University Wind Ensemble, Frank B. Wickes
- All-State Mixed Choir, Jerry Blackstone
- Westwood High School Symphony Orchestra
Biography
Composer Michael Daugherty is among the most performed of his generation, with an appealing, propulsive style that draws on popular culture. Works such as his Metropolis Symphony (1993) and the chamber opera Jackie O (1997) have been staples of concert schedules in the U.S. and beyond. Daugherty is also a prominent educator who has taught at the University of Michigan for many years. His concerto Harp of Ages, for harp and orchestra, was composed in 2023 and recorded the following year.