Michael Brandon Morales

Michael is a countertenor and conductor with  a Bachelor’s degrees in Drama (UC Irvine) and Music (Sonoma State University), and a Master’s in Conducting from Eastern Illinois University. 

He led ensembles and classes throughout the Bay Area, including Town Hall Theatre in Lafayette, Chanticleer’s LAB Skills workshops, and Cantare Children’s Choirs of Oakland. Currently leading Singers Marin as the Artistic Director, Michael also directs the Chancel Choir and Handbells at Lynnewood United Methodist Church, as well as singing and playing freelance.

As a vocal soloist, hear Michael on the Pacific Mozart Ensemble album Dave Brubeck and American Poets. Other notable performances include alto in Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms at Weill Hall and Abbey Road medley with Sonoma State University’s Rock Collegium. He has also been a virtual contributor to UC Irvine alumni ensemble, Men in Blaque. 

Apart from choral and art music, Michael is a fervent Beatles scholar, an avid Giants fan, and enjoys listening to classic rock with his wife Katie and their  one-year-old son.