Faculty Biography

Michael Griffin, Lecturer


Contact:
(585) 389-2700
mgriffi0@naz.edu

Departmental Responsibilities:
Applied String Bass


Education:
Indiana University School of Music, BM


Biography:
Michael Griffin has played in the Rochester Philharmonic since 1994. He holds degrees from Indiana University-Bloomington and has studied bass with Murray Grodner, Stuart Sankey, Barry Green, and Lucas Drew. When not playing Assistant Principal in the orchestra, Michael can be found making, repairing, or restoring instruments in his shop, Luthier's Care. His violins are enjoyed by professional players, and he most recently completed an orchestral bass which he himself plays in the RPO. In the past, Michael has played in the Syracuse Symphony, Albany Symphony, and the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic, Glimmerglass Opera Orchestra, Cayuga Chamber Orchestra, and St. Cecilia Chamber Orhcestra, and has taught bass students at Ithaca College.