Dr. Michael G. Martin–Director of Music: As former assistant conductor and accompanist of The Ohio State University Men’s Glee Club, Dr. Martin’s passion continued to grow deeper and resulted in the development of numerous choral groups within the educational and community environment. After writing his first major work at the age of 17, Dr. Martin pursued a college career at The Ohio State University, earning a Bachelor, Masters and Doctor of Musical Arts Degree in education and choral music. While at Ohio State, Dr. Martin had the opportunity to study with and served as accompanist for the late Robert Shaw, as well as an invitation study at the Robert Shaw Choral Festival Chorus in France in 1994. He has also performed and conducted major concerts throughout Germany, Switzerland, Austria, England, and France and performed on the BBC network. Dr. Martin has conducted the Hilliard Darby Symphonic Choir on tours of England and the United States. Dr. Martin’s career has spanned many facets, both in and out of the classroom. As a graduate teaching assistant and visiting professor at The Ohio State University, Dr. Martin served as conductor of University Chorus, Symphonic Choir, Chorale and Men’s Glee, as well as instructor for undergraduate vocal pedagogy courses and conducting classes. Dr. Martin’s civic responsibility has involved his creativity in arranging and conducting choirs and dramatic presentations for citywide celebrations, televised broadcasts, and weekly worship services with the community. He currently serves as our Director of Music and organist. He also is Director of Choral Activities at Hilliard Darby High School, and Chorus Director for the New Albany Symphony Orchestra. He is called upon as clinician and commissioned composer for various honor choirs and festivals throughout the Great Lakes Region.