Education

• M.M., Master of Music, University of Memphis
• B.M., Bachelor of Music, University of Memphis

Biography

Michael Parsons serves as artistic director of the University of Memphis Sound Fuzion. Parsons is a nationally-known clinician, guest speaker, and published author for various musical associations, including the National Association for Music Education, the Tennessee Music Educators Association, the Kansas Music Association, The Illinois Music Association, the Kentucky Music Association, and The West Tennessee School Band and Orchestra Association (WTSBOA).

Parsons was nominated for the 2017 and 2018 GRAMMY Music Educator Awards. Parsons is the Tennessee Music Educator AssociationModern Band Chair and directed this year’s All-State Modern Band. In tandem with his role at the University of Memphis, Michael also serves as the Director of Instrumental/ Popular Music at Briarcrest Christian School.