Michael John Trotta

Michael John Trotta is a frequent guest conductor and clinician with a variety of ensembles throughout the country. His compositions are published with Kjos, Walton, Alliance, Colla Voce, GIA, Carl Fischer, Alliance, and MorningStar. He earned a Doctorate of Musical Arts in Choral Conducting from Louisiana State University, and a Bachelor of Music (Music Education) and a Master of Music (Choral Conducting) from Rowan University. As an educator, he has held positions at the middle school, high school, and university levels. He is currently the Director of Choral Activities at Virginia Wesleyan College. He has been recognized by ASCAP and ACDA for contributions as a composer of choral music. He lives in Virginia Beach with his wife Rachel, an artist, singer, writer, painter, dancer, and educator. He was honored by the Foundation for Excellence in Education and has received the ASCAP Award for significant contributions to the area of Choral Concert Music.