Michael Alexander

Michael Alexander, DMA, is a Professor of String Music Education at Baylor University and serves as Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at the Baylor School of Music. He joined Baylor in 2006 after a 22-year career teaching orchestra at Stratford HS in Houston, Texas.

• Degrees: BME from Southwestern University, MM from Sam Houston State University, DMA from the University of Houston

His research focuses on string sight-reading, tuning, and improvisation, with publications in leading journals such as the Journal of Research in Music Education and American String Teacher. He has co-authored several influential books on orchestral techniques and pedagogy.

Selected Awards:

• Houston Symphony Award for Excellence in Teaching
• ASTA Elizabeth A.H. Green Award
• Baylor Outstanding Professor Award

As a clinician/conductor, he has worked across the U.S. and Europe. At Baylor, he oversees undergraduate academic curriculum, supervises string student teachers, and directs the Baylor String Project.