Michael Davis, Assistant Artistic Director
In addition to his work with the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir as assistant artistic director, his current musical endeavors include performing as pianist for Smooth Country (a Western-swing band based in Nashville, Indiana), playing dobro for Shiloh Bluegrass Band (Indianapolis), and as a guitarist in A-Team Swing at the Hedgehog Music Showcase in Arcadia, Indiana. As his primary vocation, Davis serves as Vice President in Retail for BMO Harris Bank.
Dr. Davis’ former conducting positions include director/producer of the critically acclaimed Ball State University Singers, “Indiana’s Official Goodwill Ambassadors,” as well as founder/conductor of Das Neue Kapellorchester and Cantabile!/Indy VoiceWorks, artistic director of Westminster Orchestra, associate conductor of the Ball State Chamber Choir, and assistant conductor for Indianapolis Arts Chorale. Dr. Davis has taught on the music faculties of Manchester College and Ball State University. Having first performed at Carnegie Hall with Robert Shaw in the Robert Shaw Festival Singers in 1996, he has regularly been involved in the Professional Training Workshops presented by Carnegie Hall where he has also performed with notable conductors such as Charles Dutoit, Neville Marriner, Andre Previn, Robert Spano, John Rutter, Vance George, Donald Neuen, James Conlon, and Peter Shreier. He made his New York City conducting debut at Carnegie Hall with Manchester College’s A Cappella Choir in 2001. In addition to degrees in conducting and vocal performance, Davis holds the Doctor of Arts degree in Choral Conducting and Higher Education Administration and Leadership from Ball State University.
