Dr. Michael Stewart holds a Doctor of Musical Arts in Music Composition from University of South Carolina, a Master of Arts degree in Trumpet Performance from Eastern Illinois University, and a Bachelor of Music degree on Jazz Studies from the University of Akron (OH). Although he primarily writes for brass ensembles, his compositions also cover a far-reaching range of styles and geners.

The summer of 1997 saw the recording and release of his first compact disc, entitled "Chorales & Imitations," a collection of chamber brass music. Featured as performers are members of the Chicago Brass Choir.

Along with performances of his works at many colleges, public schools, and churches, Dr. Stewart has also been selected for recognition at conferences and in composition contests. In 1991, his Landscape I, for solo trumpet in Eb and wind ensemble, received first prize in the San Diego State University Composition Contest and in 1994 his Set Arrangements, for trumpet quartet and piano, was premiered at the annual International Trumpet Guild conference.

Dr. Stewart maintains an active teaching and performing career in the Chicago area. He currently performs the Chicago Brass Choir and its Quintet, big bands, and as a freelance classical soloist. He was recently on the faculty of the Chicago Musical college of Roosevelt University, teaching music theory and sight-singing, and teaches privately in the Chicago suburbs.

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