- Associate Professor of Music, Jacobs School of Music
Education:
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M.A.
in Music History, The City College of New York, 1972
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B.M.
in Bassoon, North Carolina School of the Arts, 1969
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Performer’s Certificate
in Bassoon, Salzburg Mozarteum, 1970
Background:
Michael McCraw is cited in the newest edition of "Grove's Dictionary of Music and Musicians" as one of the most important early bassoon players and pedagogues of our time. A pioneer in the field of baroque performance with original instruments, he began his career in New York City as a member of the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra .
Mr. McCraw has played with such ensembles as Musica Antiqua Koeln, Concentus Musicus Wien, London Baroque, Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra, and Camerata Koeln. From 1991 through 2002, he was principal bassoonist of the Tafelmusik Orchestra.
Mr. McCraw has taught at festivals and workshops all over the world and was a faculty member of the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto. His recordings number more than 140 and include a highly acclaimed CD of Vivaldi bassoon concerti with the Seattle Baroque Orchestra. Mr. McCraw serves as musical director of the baroque double reed workshop in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Contact Information:
(812) 855-8301
mmccraw AT
indiana DOT
edu
Merrill Hall, MU343
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Indiana University School of Music is pleased to announce the appointment of world-renowned bassoonist Michael McCraw as Director of the Early Music Institute. Following a restructuring of the department, Mr. McCraw will partner his leadership responsibilities with internationally respected viola da gamba virtuoso Wendy Gillespie, who will assume her role as academic Chair of the Department of Early Music.
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