About Michael Simpson
Michael Simpson
Music Teacher, Master
Location:
Orlando ,
FL
Speaks:
English
Instructs:
Cello, Viola, Violin
Ages Taught:
Ages 6 and up
Get to know Michael Simpson
Professional music educator Michael A. Simpson serves as a conductor for the Vero Beach Chamber Orchestra and plays viola professionally with the Solisti Daytona Chamber Ensemble. In 2025, he retired as an instructor for private lessons and string orchestra classes in both public and private schools. During his thirty-five-year tenure, he has taught string orchestra from 4th grade beginning up through 12th grade advanced string orchestra classes. His students constantly earned high praise and “Superior” performance ratings in adjudicated music assessments at the district, state and national levels.
He remains active as a clinician in string orchestra classrooms, a consultant with youth orchestras, an adjudicator for orchestral music festivals and formal assessments. He mentors young, new teachers in the profession and continues to maintain a private lesson studio.
During his career, Mr. Simpson has been a conductor, music director and chamber music coach for various youth ensembles such as the A Gift for Music Youth Chamber Orchestra, the Southwest Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra, the Indian River Youth Symphony, and the Peninsula Youth Orchestra in Hampton, VA. He frequently serves as a guest conductor at various All-County Honors Orchestras throughout the state of Florida.
As a performing musician, Mr. Simpson has given numerous solo recitals playing the viola. He has also played professionally as a member of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, the Peninsula Symphony Orchestra, and with the Gateways Music Festival Orchestra in Rochester, New York. With community ensembles, he has held the position of principal violist of the Richmond Philharmonic Orchestra and the Richmond Classical Players Chamber Orchestra.
Michael Simpson teaches at:
4676 Millenia Plaza Way
Orlando, FL 32839
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