Michael Morrison
Adjunct Assistant Professor · Jazz Studies
University of Texas at ArlingtonAbout
Michael Morrison serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Music Department at The University of Texas at Arlington, teaching jazz ensemble, chamber music, jazz theory, and woodwind performance courses since 2011. His instruction spans undergraduate and graduate levels with emphasis on practical and theoretical jazz applications.
His academic credentials include:
- Master of Music in Jazz Studies (2011) from UTA with Saxophone performance emphasis
- Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies (2009) from UTA with Saxophone performance emphasis
Mr. Morrison's research focuses on Jazz Pedagogy and Woodwind Performance, demonstrated through his composition of etudes for Texas All-State Jazz Auditions. His work bridges scholarly research with practical performance techniques, particularly in saxophone pedagogy and jazz ensemble training.
His publication activity centers on jazz education resources, showing consistent contribution to state-level audition materials with emphasis on improvisation frameworks and technical development for student musicians.
He maintains active professional memberships in the American Federation of Musicians Local 72-147 and Texas Music Educators Association.
As an educator, he directs private lesson instruction across multiple woodwind levels while contributing to ensemble development. His performance career includes leadership in the Rebel Alliance Jazz Ensemble and Mesquite Jazz Repertory Ensemble since 2004.
Mr. Morrison's creative ecosystem includes the Sax Choir program and Jazz Combo instruction, fostering collaborative performance environments across UTA's music curriculum.
