Mike C. Muncher
Composer. Arranger. Sound Designer. Orchestrator.
Mike C. Muncher
artist/educator/composer/sound designer
artist/educator/composer/sound designer
Mike C. Muncher is a music educator, composer, and clinician from Calera, AL. He holds a Master of Music degree in Performance and Pedagogy from Oklahoma State University and a Bachelor of Music in Performance from Samford University in Birmingham, AL. Mike is a sought-after clinician and arranger, representing Innovative Percussion. Mike serves as wind and percussion staff arranger for schools and colleges, having written for the Oklahoma State University Cowboy Marching Band, The Texas State University Bobcat Marching Band, and Samford University's Bulldog Marching Band among others.
Mike is Music Director for the Alabama Department of Youth Services, Adjunct Professor of Percussion at the University of Alabama-Birmingham, and is the staff arranger and percussion coordinator for the award-winning Calera High School Band program in Calera, AL. 2024 will see the debut of Infinite Junction, a DCI SoundSport team committed to providing a high-caliber performance outlet for students in the Birmingham, AL area.
Mike is the music composer of various multimedia projects, bands, and percussion. In 2022, he composed the score for Who Needs It?, an independent film adaptation of the stage play. He has several commissions and premieres for band and percussion scheduled for 2024. Mike has performed as section percussionist and timpanist with the Alabama Winds adult Concert Band, performing at the 2017 Midwest Conference in Chicago, IL.
Mike has studied with Dr. John W. Parks, IV, Mr. James "Jed" Davis, Mr. Clint Gillespie, Dr. Grant B. Dalton, Dr. Tracy Wiggins, and Mr. Wayne Bovenschen in the area of percussion, Dr. Timothy Banks and Dr. Paul Popeil in conducting, and Dr. Mike D'Ambrosio, Richard Pryn, and Guy Jones in composition. Mike is a member of the Alabama Chapter of The Percussive Arts Society.
Mike is Music Director for the Alabama Department of Youth Services, Adjunct Professor of Percussion at the University of Alabama-Birmingham, and is the staff arranger and percussion coordinator for the award-winning Calera High School Band program in Calera, AL. 2024 will see the debut of Infinite Junction, a DCI SoundSport team committed to providing a high-caliber performance outlet for students in the Birmingham, AL area.
Mike is the music composer of various multimedia projects, bands, and percussion. In 2022, he composed the score for Who Needs It?, an independent film adaptation of the stage play. He has several commissions and premieres for band and percussion scheduled for 2024. Mike has performed as section percussionist and timpanist with the Alabama Winds adult Concert Band, performing at the 2017 Midwest Conference in Chicago, IL.
Mike has studied with Dr. John W. Parks, IV, Mr. James "Jed" Davis, Mr. Clint Gillespie, Dr. Grant B. Dalton, Dr. Tracy Wiggins, and Mr. Wayne Bovenschen in the area of percussion, Dr. Timothy Banks and Dr. Paul Popeil in conducting, and Dr. Mike D'Ambrosio, Richard Pryn, and Guy Jones in composition. Mike is a member of the Alabama Chapter of The Percussive Arts Society.
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Mike has provided exceptional service to our podcast. From his insane musical talents and voice over to his super quick turnaround- he has provided top-notch, quality, work every time!
Emily Annesty, Co-host of MARVELous Nerdcast Zack Annesty, Co-host MARVELous Nerdcast Production Assistant, MARVEL Studios 2nd 2nd Assistant Director, DC Television Mike has had a huge impact on my band program! From his outstanding custom arrangements to his 1 to 1 student instruction. He is a worthy candidate for any arranging/composing or instruction application. Luke Manning, Director of Bands, Calera High School (AL) Much better than most of the crap that's out there! Wayne Bovenschen, Associate Professor of Percussion/Assistant Director of Bands, Oklahoma State University |