Beyond the ordinary
1986 Graduate of VanderCook School of Music in Chicago, Illinois - 2023 Graduate of Liberty University-1996 Graduate of Troy State University in Troy, Alabama - 1982 Graduate of Georgia Southwestern College. Hutchinson, 2010 Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction, National Band Association 2008 "Citation of Excellence" awardee, former keyboard player for Recording Artist Clarence Carter, has conducted bands and ensembles in the 1996 International Olympic Games, Georgia State Capitol, John F. Kennedy Center, Washington D.C., London, England, Sydney Opera House in Sydney Australia, Beijing and Chengdu, China, San Francisco, California and all the states throughout the Southeastern United States. Hutchinson has received letters of congratulations from many people such as former President William Clinton, Senator Max Cleland, Congressman Jack Kingston, former Savannah Mayor Floyd Adams, Jr., and former Governor Zell Miller. Hutchinson has also received several official congratulations from Georgia's House and Senate. A Board Member over the years for Savannah on Stage / Savannah Music Festival and Coastal Jazz Association. Member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity, National Band Association, National Association for Music Education, Georgia Music Educators Association, Kappa Alpha Phi, Georgia Association of Educators.
About the music education journey
My journey as a music educator began with a strong academic foundation starting as an undergrad at Georgia Southwestern College in Americus, Georgia followed by graduating from VanderCook School of Music in Chicago, Illinois and Liberty and Troy University. This diverse academic background has equipped me with a comprehensive understanding of music theory, performance, and music education, which I applied daily in my teaching approach.
Career Work Experience
Byron Elementary School-1982-1984
Bartlett Middle School-1984-1992
Savannah High School-1992-1998
Savannah Arts Academy–1998-2010
Garrison Visual and Performing Arts-2010-2021
My background and qualifications
About us
Honor to Conduct ensemble in and out of the classroom for nearly 40 years earning Superior Ratings Performing grade 1-6 music literature
Beyond the ordinary Support - Working with Music Experts
Honors & Awards
Guest Conductor - Claflin University
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April 2015 - Guest conducted the Claflin and South Carolina State University Wind Ensemble during Annual Spring Concert
Georgia Senate Resolution
- Senate Resolution 199
Educator of the Year
- Sonata - Sponsors of New and Talented Artists - Jun 2014 - 11th Annual Music Scholarship held at Savannah State University.
2014 Career Workshop Presenter-Music
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Feb 2014 Career Workshop Presenter in the area of Music during the Megagenesis VIII Savannah," A Gateway to College" presented by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. February 22, 2014
Guest Conducted "Tuba Christmas"
- P. Tuba Christmas Foundation Dec 2012 The performance was located at the Savannah Mall, D. Scott Bozeman, organizer.
Class Nobel Educator of Distinction
- 2011 The National Society of High School Scholars
Citation of Excellence
- National Band Association Executive Committee - Feb 2008 For An Outstanding Contribution to bands and band music “For Outstanding Performance” – Conductor, Troy University, February 2008 At the 35th Annual Southeastern United States Clinic and Honor Bands
Us-China Friendship Program
- May 2004 Invited and travel to China ( Hong Kong, Chengdu and Beijing) to conduct ensemble and perform for students in China. Dr. Robert Thorope Chairman of the Us-China Cultural and Educational Foundation
Georgia Music Educators Association
- Jan 2003 SkyeLite Jazz Band Performance - Michael Hutchinson, Director - For service to the organization at the SDMENE / GMEA In-Service Conference
Honorable Governor Zell Miller
- Nov 1996 Honor Given by Georgia's Governor Zell Miller to be Ambassadors of Goodwill from the state of Georgia before traveling with band as director and conductor to perform in London, England
The National Band Association
- March 1996, For effective leadership in instrumental music education by developing successful concert and jazz bands in America's schools.