Michael Folker

Director of Judson University Community School of Musical Arts at Judson University
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Tony Payne

It is an honor to work with Michael Folker. He is an entrepreneur, a respected performing artist and pedagogue. Michael is soft spoken and deep thinking, gentle to others but capable of thinking deeply about things that matter. Michael is well connected throughout the Chicago musical community and capable of seeing possibilities and yielding results. I wholeheartedly recommend Michael Folker to anyone who has the good fortune to collaborate with him.

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Experience

  • Judson University
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Director of Judson University Community School of Musical Arts
      • Jan 2021 - Present

    • Head of Percussion
      • May 2014 - Present

  • Wheaton College
    • Guest Lecturer in Percussion Studies
      • 2000 - Present

      Instructor of both major and non-major percussion students at college level. Instructor of both major and non-major percussion students at college level.

  • Elgin Symphony Orchestra
    • United States
    • Musicians
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Percussionist
      • 1990 - Present

      Percussionist and Assistant Timpanist for the Symphony. Member of the Players Committee Percussionist and Assistant Timpanist for the Symphony. Member of the Players Committee

  • Chicago Sinfonietta
    • Percussionist
      • 1988 - Present

  • College of DuPage/Wheaton College
    • College of DuPage
    • Musician/College Instructor
      • 1982 - Present

      Director of Percussion including applied percussion lessons and directing percussion ensemble. Additionally, holds position of Applied Music Coordinator. This position oversees the applied music staff for the college's music program. Director of Percussion including applied percussion lessons and directing percussion ensemble. Additionally, holds position of Applied Music Coordinator. This position oversees the applied music staff for the college's music program.

  • College of DuPage
    • Head of Percussion Dept.
      • 1982 - Present

    • Director of Percussion/Applied Music Coordinator
      • 1984 - May 2014

Education

  • DePaul Unviersity
    Master's degree, Percussion Performance
    1980 - 1982
  • Millikin University/DePaul University
    Bachelor's at Millikin, Applied Percussion
    1976 - 1980

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