Artist description A performer of music from ancient to modern, Michael performs actively within the region. Equally at home in the concert hall or smaller, private settings, he is available for bookings for solo performances or for ensemble performances in the Mississippi Guitar Quartet featured on the Mississippi Arts Commission Touring Artist and Education Roster. He is currently recording new solo albums, and selections from these upcoming albums will be posted on this site, so keep checking back for the new MP3 additions!

Music Style Guitar Instrumental

Musical Influences Segovia, Julian Bream, Pepe Romero, Palestrina, Victoria, Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Bruckner, Mahler, Puccini, Verdi, Debussy, Ives, Schoenberg, Stravinsky, Shostakovich, Rachmaninoff, Bartok, Hindemith, Copland, Britten, Vaughn-Williams, Carter, Part, Eben

Similar Artists Andrew York, John Williams, Christopher Parkening, Manuel Barrueco, Scott Tennant, William Kanengiser, L.A. Guitar Quartet

Artist History A native of Tupelo, Mississippi, Michael is a candidate for the Doctor of Musical Arts Degree in Guitar Performance at the University of Southern Mississippi under the tutelage of Professor Giovanni DeChiaro. He has received numerous awards at state and regional festivals, which has allowed him the opportunity to study with many renowned artist. Michael is currently Professor of Guitar at Jones Junior College in Ellisville, Mississippi.

Group Members As a performer with the Mississippi Guitar Quartet, whose debut release is available from Centaur Records, he works closely with the other members which are: John DeChiaro, professor at the University of Southern Mississippi, Steve Kennedy and Chas Evans, professor at Holmes Community College and Mississippi College.

Instruments Guitar

Albums Recuerdos de la Guitarra, Modern Sounds, Divisions, Homage, Soundscapes, Reflections, and Choose Life: Works of Samuel Adler

Press Reviews "Beautiful nylon string guitar sounds played with grace and ease. Boyd has studied with many top teachers, developing a sound that easily encompasses Spanish and traditional classical arrangements." Jesse Terry - Listen.com

Additional Info Transcribes and arranges works of all styles for the guitar as well as other mediums. He also is actively involved in composition studies in various mediums, especially that of the guitar.

Location Hattiesburg, MS - USA

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