Michael John Trotta
Michael John Trotta (born 1978) is an American musical composer and conductor. He has appeared at Carnegie Hall three times since 2014.[1][2][3] BiographyDuring his undergraduate career at Rowan University, Trotta studied voice and conducting and earned his Bachelor's of Music Degree in Music Education. After 10 years of full-time public school teaching, he earned his Master's Degree in Composition and Choral Conducting.[4] He earned his Doctorate in Choral Conducting at Louisiana State University, where he studied with Kenneth Fulton. While at LSU he met his future wife, Rachel. After graduating, he taught at Rowan University, Oklahoma State University, and Virginia Wesleyan College.[citation needed] In 2015, Trotta relocated to New York City to work as a full-time freelance Composer.[5] Since that time, he has received several commissions,[6] including the major work for choir and orchestra Seven Last Words'[7], For a Breath of Ecstasy,[8] and Gloria,[9] the premiere of which he was invited to conduct at Carnegie Hall.[10] He was named Distinguished Composer & Conductor by Mid America Productions for the purpose of “fostering the creation, performance and growth of his music in America and Europe.[11] Recordings
WorksMajor worksSeven Last Words (Septem Verbum Ultima)
A Light Shines in the Darkness (SATB/keyboard/opt. Strings)
For A Breath of Ecstasy – (SATB/oboe/strings) 31’(texts by Sara Teasdale)
Gloria – (SATB/brass, organ and percussion or full orchestra) 14’
Magnificat – (SATB/chamber orchestra or full orchestra) 40’
Requiem – (SATB/organ or chamber orchestra) 40'
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