Michael Reese is a professional music educator based out of Cincinnati, Ohio. He graduated from Marietta College with a Bachelor of Music in Music Education (2017), as well as a minor in Political Science and a certificate in Teacher Leadership. Michael received his Masters of Music Education from Ohio University (2023). He currently teaches the 7th and 8th grade concert bands, jazz bands, and middle school drumline at Mason Middle School and is the front ensemble coordinator for the 12-time BOA Grand National Finalist William Mason High School Marching Band.
Prior to his appointment at Mason Middle School, Michael worked as the Middle School Band Director and Assistant High School Band Director for the Elida Local Schools district in northwest Ohio. During his time at Elida, he worked with band students in grades 5-12, established a junior jazz band, and participated in and hosted a variety of OMEA events, including the District 3 Junior High Festival.
Outside of his public school teaching career, Michael has extensive experience in the marching arts. He currently serves as the Co-Director and Music Coordinator for the WGI Percussion Independent World ensemble ConneXus and as a Front Ensemble Instructor with the Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps. During his performing years, Michael marched with Legends Drum and Bugle Corps (2014), Cap City Percussion (2014-2015), Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps (2015-2016) and Rhythm X (2016-2017).
