Michael Bacon

Michael Bacon is an Associate Professor of Music at Lehman College, specializing in the Department of Music, Multimedia, Theatre & Dance. His work bridges music composition with documentary storytelling, focusing on historical narratives, social justice, and cultural identity through film scores and classical arrangements.

• Education: B.S. in Music from Lehman College, where he studied under John Corigliano

His compositions have earned critical acclaim, including an Emmy Award and multiple BMI Television Awards. Bacon's recent projects highlight his engagement with contemporary social issues, such as Free Renty: Lanier v. Harvard and ongoing contributions to Finding Your Roots (2012–).

Key trends in his work include:

• Orchestration for documentaries addressing racial and legal themes
• Collaborative scoring for long-running series like Finding Your Roots
• Integration of classical and modern musical elements in historical retellings

Scientific and artistic accolades include:

• Emmy and Peabody Awards (for scores)
• BMI Television Award for The Kennedys (1993)
• Chicago International Film Festival Gold Plaque for LBJ (1991)
• Academy Award-winning documentaries

Bacon also serves as Faculty Advisor to the Lehman College Audio Club and co-founded The Bacon Brothers with Kevin Bacon. His work spans over three decades, combining academic rigor with industry recognition.